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Experts urge fix as Government expands failing lunch scheme to primary schools
Underprivileged primary school children are about to suffer the same poor service as their intermediate and secondary school peers, with the Government’s announcement today that primary schools are transitioning to
Government considers ‘rules of engagement’ with the alcohol industry on health plans, acknowledges potential harm
RNZ has uncovered new information indicating senior Ministry of Health officials responsible for public health strategy are “expected” (presumably by the current Government) to work with the alcohol industry on
New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm
New Zealanders are calling time on the alcohol industry’s influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health—especially for children. A new independent poll shows overwhelming support for tighter safeguards on
New bill a vital step towards tobacco-free future in Aotearoa
Health Coalition Aotearoa strongly supports Dr Ayesha Verrall’s new Tobacco Transparency Bill, launched this week, which – if supported by a majority of MPs – will help protect public health
Evidence of lobbying of NZ Government officials by the alcohol industry
Information from an anonymous informant (obtained under the Official Information Act and shared with HCA) shows senior Ministry of Health officials responsible for public health strategy are working closely with alcohol industry lobbyists on
Protecting our youngest citizens: put people before profit in infant formula rules
Health Coalition Aotearoa is deeply concerned by reports of industry lobbying that appears to have influenced Government decisions to weaken infant formula labelling standards in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Multinational dairy companies should not dictate rules that shape the health of our youngest citizens. Caregivers deserve clear, evidence-based information—not marketing spin dressed up as science,” says Sally Mackay from Health Coalition Aotearoa.
Experts urge fix as Government expands failing lunch scheme to primary schools
Underprivileged primary school children are about to suffer the same poor service as their intermediate and secondary school peers, with the Government’s announcement today that primary schools are transitioning to
Government considers ‘rules of engagement’ with the alcohol industry on health plans, acknowledges potential harm
RNZ has uncovered new information indicating senior Ministry of Health officials responsible for public health strategy are “expected” (presumably by the current Government) to work with the alcohol industry on
New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm
New Zealanders are calling time on the alcohol industry’s influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health—especially for children. A new independent poll shows overwhelming support for tighter safeguards on
New bill a vital step towards tobacco-free future in Aotearoa
Health Coalition Aotearoa strongly supports Dr Ayesha Verrall’s new Tobacco Transparency Bill, launched this week, which – if supported by a majority of MPs – will help protect public health
Evidence of lobbying of NZ Government officials by the alcohol industry
Information from an anonymous informant (obtained under the Official Information Act and shared with HCA) shows senior Ministry of Health officials responsible for public health strategy are working closely with alcohol industry lobbyists on
Protecting our youngest citizens: put people before profit in infant formula rules
Health Coalition Aotearoa is deeply concerned by reports of industry lobbying that appears to have influenced Government decisions to weaken infant formula labelling standards in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Multinational dairy companies should not dictate rules that shape the health of our youngest citizens. Caregivers deserve clear, evidence-based information—not marketing spin dressed up as science,” says Sally Mackay from Health Coalition Aotearoa.
