Media Release: Too much risk attached to online sales of spirits and RTDs
Health Coalition Aotearoa believes the government made a mistake allowing online sales of spirits during the lockdown and recommends the decision be reversed. The Health Coalition believes it is unfair to allow increased alcohol availability at a time of considerable stress, particularly for poorer families, and when indicators of family harm have increased. “While its […]
Discussion paper: Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill
With the introduction of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill into parliament, the Smokefree Expert Advisory Group has prepared a discussion paper on vaping and e-cigarette regulation to inform individuals and organisations preparing Select Committee submissions. Ecig doc for HCA advisory group post Bill FINAL (ID 26388) Download Ecig doc for HCA […]
Analysis of food industry commitments and government response
Summary comments on industry report This assessment of the 51 food industry recommendations is based on a 2017 report and peer-reviewed publication on the progress by the top 25 food companies in New Zealand, including manufacturers, retailers and fast food outlets. This highly relevant, independent study was not cited in the industry’s report. It is […]
Media Release: Food industry serves the waffle, government pours the syrup
A just-released report shows that the food industry wants to stay in a business-as-usual mode with a few minor tweaks around the edges. In response, the New Zealand Government appeared comfortable with that approach, and provided no Government plans for comprehensive policy action to tackle the growing obesity epidemic. Health groups are appalled at the […]
Media Release: Health groups boycott alcohol advertising code review
An open letter was sent today to the Advertising Standards Authority explaining the reasons for a boycott of its review of the voluntary code on alcohol advertising and promotion. The letter has been endorsed by more than 20 organisations including Health Coalition Aotearoa, Cancer Society NZ, the Salvation Army and Consumer NZ, and a number […]
Media release: Pressure mounts for ‘long overdue’ government regulation of alcohol marketing and sponsorship
The Advertising Standards Authority, a group representing the interests of advertisers, publishers, broadcasters and alcohol producers, has called for submissions on its voluntary code on alcohol advertising and promotion. The Health Coalition Aotearoa is concerned the voluntary code does not prevent the impact of alcohol marketing on young people, is boycotting the review and calling […]
Sugar industry’s fight against tax takes tips from tobacco’s playbook – an opinion piece by steering group member Victoria Mulligan
The debate over whether a sugar tax would effectively combat New Zealand’s obesity problem is back in the spotlight. Today’s supermarket foods contain increasing levels of added sugar and fat, but the major culprits are sugary drinks, known as sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs). At the FIZZ Symposium in Auckland, Big Beverage chief Geoff Parker told […]
New group launched to tackle NZ’s health problems (Radio New Zealand)
Alcohol, unhealthy food, and tobacco have been pinpointed as major causes of New Zealanders health problems. But a group of professionals believe not enough has been done, or is being done, is reduce the harm caused by these issues. So a new expert group has been created, The Health Coalition Aotearoa. It’s aim is to […]
New health group set up to tackle much-needed health prevention measures – launches today at parliament
NZ faces a daunting health gap. Damned if we’re going to sit and watch it grow
There is an enormous mismatch between the size of the damage caused by tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and the amount invested in preventing that damage.
