Boyd A Swinburn
In the latest New Zealand Medical Journal, Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Professor Boyd Swinburn laments the erosion of public health advocacy within the reformed health system. He calls on the Government, Te Whatu Ora, Te Aka Whai Ora (Māori Health Authority) and the Public Services Commission to provide a stronger, safer environment for experts to advocate for better health outcomes, without fear of recrimination.
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) welcomes Labour’s proposed policy to reduce the burden of dental disease in Aotearoa - but says more preventative action is needed to address the causes of tooth decay. Provision of free dental care for the under-30s, will help correct...
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) commends the Government's passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill yesterday. While there is still much more to be done to reduce alcohol harm in this country, this is a step in the right...
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) welcomes Labour’s stronger proposed measures to address the serious problem of vaping among our tamariki and rangatahi. Labour’s policy announced today included capping all vape stores to 600 nation-wide, a requirement for all retailers...
The latest research into the impact of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako – Aotearoa’s free school lunch programme – provides more important evidence of wide benefits including a reduction in food insecurity for students and whānau. University of Auckland research fellow Pippa...
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) stands in solidarity with the parents’ movement Vape-Free Kids and their petitions calling on the Government to protect children from vaping addiction. Vape-Free Kids NZ are handing over their petitions to Dr Tracey McLellan, Chair of...
Removing GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables as proposed by the Labour Party recognises the crisis in access to healthy food – but is not the most effective solution, Health Coalition Aotearoa says. For low-income whānau, we know that fresh fruit and...
