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Council Makes ‘Gutsy’ Move On Section 59
Friday, 11 August 2006, 4:34 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association is congratulating the Porirua City Council for its support of the repeal of section 59 of the Crimes Act. Section 59 provides a statutory defense which can be used by parents if they are prosecuted for assaulting a child. More >>
TV Watching Produces‘Teletubby’ Children
Friday, 7 July 2006, 9:09 am | Public Health Association
A new report has found considerable evidence that watching television contributes to childhood obesity – and the cause is likely to be because of an effect on dietary intake, particularly of high-calorie, low-nutrient food. More >>
Asian Issues Unique in Problem Gambling
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:04 pm | Public Health Association
Asian problem gamblers have a unique profile, the Public Health Association conference in Palmerston North heard today. “They are ashamed to admit they have a problem so they tend to present themselves later than other groups; often when they have ... More >>
Alcohol marketing leads to more young deaths
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:02 pm | Public Health Association
Alcohol marketing leads to more young deaths – PHA conference told Media release, 6 July 2006 More >>
Kyoto Targets Essential to Health – Expert
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 3:24 pm | Public Health Association
An international expert on climate change is urging New Zealand to stick to its Kyoto targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The plea comes amid reports that the Government appears to have all but abandoned efforts to meet its Kyoto targets by ... More >>
'Race card' important factor in Maori Health
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 12:04 am | Public Health Association
Professor Mason Durie told delegates at the Public Health Association’s National Conference today, that race must be taken into consideration when funding health. “We have tended to consider factors like economics, but there is ample evidence that ... More >>
Government must ban fast food advertising to kids
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 12:03 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) says a new report showing a link between watching television and childhood obesity shows the time has come for a ban on the advertising of fast food during children’s television programmes. More >>
Public Health Association Conference 2006
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 1:36 pm | Public Health Association
Public health workers from around the country will gather in Palmerston North tomorrow for the annual Public Health Association (PHA) conference. The conference is a ‘must-attend’ event on the public health calendar. More >>
PHA Welcomes 'Gritty' New Quit Smoking Commercials
Monday, 3 July 2006, 4:02 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is calling new Quit Group commercials gritty and realistic. PHA Director Dr Gay Keating says the commercials realistically portray the struggle and emotions associated with quitting smoking. More >>
Public Health Association Conference
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 1:18 pm | Public Health Association
Public Health Association Conference 5 to 7 July 2006 Palmerston North Convention Centre Sustaining Public Health – Pupuritia Te Whare Tapa Wha. More >>
Health warning lifted for Lake Rotoehu
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 11:23 am | Public Health Association
The bloom of cyanobacteria that has affected Lake Rotoehu since early January has subsided and the health warning has been lifted. More >>
Pha Urges Multi-Party Accord To Tackle Obesity
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 12:06 am | Public Health Association
Public Health Association Director Dr Gay Keating today called on all parliamentary parties to work together to stem the obesity epidemic. She was presenting to the Health Select Committee on the Inquiry into Obesity and Diabetes. More >>
Public Health Association Gives Budget 7 Out Of 10
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 4:48 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is applauding the Government’s commitment to health in the budget, but says the poorest children are still missing out More >>
Public Health Association Gives Budget 7 Out of 10
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 4:23 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is applauding the Government’s commitment to health in the budget, but says the poorest children are still missing out. More >>
Shellfish now safe for eating at Pukehina Beach
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:33 pm | Public Health Association
A public health warning advising people not to collect or consume shellfish within the Pukehina Beach area has been lifted today. More >>
PHA Applauds Govt Focus On Prisoner Rehabilitation
Friday, 12 May 2006, 2:15 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is applauding Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor’s commitment to reducing New Zealand’s high imprisonment rate. In a speech delivered this morning, Mr O’Connor emphasised the need to focus on the rehabilitation of prisoners, ... More >>
Pou Case About Tobacco Industry Lies
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 9:29 am | Public Health Association
Public Health Association Director Dr Gay Keating says that the late Janice Pou's case against British American Tobacco (NZ) and W D & H O Wills was about making the tobacco industry pay for deaths caused by lies of the past. More >>
PHA Urges Parents To Have Say On Childhood Obesity
Thursday, 30 March 2006, 4:21 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association is urging parents and caregivers to have their say on the alarming increase in overweight and obese children in New Zealand. More >>
PHA Calls for Ban on Alcohol Advertising
Wednesday, 29 March 2006, 12:49 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is calling for a total ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship. More >>
Policy Impact on Child Health Must Be Considered
Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 1:13 pm | Public Health Association
The health of children must not suffer because of Government policies, the Public Health Association (PHA) told Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) today. The FEC is hearing submissions on the Budget Policy Statement – the document ... More >>
