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Making Health Star Ratings on foods mandatory – a big plus for public health
Health Star Ratings (HSRs) are a visual aid for busy shoppers that help them make better-informed decisions when purchasing food. The HSR system uses an algorithm to rate the overall
Health Coalition Aotearoa congratulates leader on political candidacy
Health Coalition Aotearoa congratulates its co-chair, Professor Lisa Te Morenga (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Uri o Hua, Ngāpuhi and Te Rarawa), on her newly announced Green Party candidacy for Te
Budget spend on school lunches short-sighted
Many children will continue to struggle without permanent funding for Ka Ora, KaAko, the Healthy School Lunch Programme, says Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA). Budget 2026 provides $212.4 million to extend
Kiwis support stronger nicotine regulation, survey finds
A majority of New Zealanders support reinstating the very low nicotine cigarette policy, and more than two-thirds believe the tobacco industry influences government policy, a new national survey has found.
New report shows communities need better policy support to combat growing food insecurity
Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have released a new report highlighting key actions needed to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for communities across South Auckland. Titled
Media Release: HCA Health Star Rating
Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes decision to progress its longheld recommendation for mandatory Health Star Ratings on packaged foods Health Coalition Aotearoa has welcomed the decision by food ministers from Aotearoa
Making Health Star Ratings on foods mandatory – a big plus for public health
Health Star Ratings (HSRs) are a visual aid for busy shoppers that help them make better-informed decisions when purchasing food. The HSR system uses an algorithm to rate the overall
Health Coalition Aotearoa congratulates leader on political candidacy
Health Coalition Aotearoa congratulates its co-chair, Professor Lisa Te Morenga (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Uri o Hua, Ngāpuhi and Te Rarawa), on her newly announced Green Party candidacy for Te
Budget spend on school lunches short-sighted
Many children will continue to struggle without permanent funding for Ka Ora, KaAko, the Healthy School Lunch Programme, says Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA). Budget 2026 provides $212.4 million to extend
Kiwis support stronger nicotine regulation, survey finds
A majority of New Zealanders support reinstating the very low nicotine cigarette policy, and more than two-thirds believe the tobacco industry influences government policy, a new national survey has found.
New report shows communities need better policy support to combat growing food insecurity
Health Coalition Aotearoa and Healthy Families South Auckland have released a new report highlighting key actions needed to improve access to affordable, nutritious food for communities across South Auckland. Titled
Media Release: HCA Health Star Rating
Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes decision to progress its longheld recommendation for mandatory Health Star Ratings on packaged foods Health Coalition Aotearoa has welcomed the decision by food ministers from Aotearoa
