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PHA urges support of obesity petition
Tuesday, 24 January 2006, 2:16 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is putting its support behind a petition that calls for Parliament to take action to help reduce the amount of junk food that our children eat. The petition has been launched by Fight the Obesity Epidemic Inc (FOE), ... More >>
PHA Urges Govt to Get Serious About Child Povertry
Thursday, 12 January 2006, 1:31 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is calling on the Government to make tackling child poverty a priority for 2006. “It is not acceptable that children in this ‘wealthy’ first-world country are suffering from third-world diseases,” says Director Dr Gay ... More >>
PHA supports repeal of ‘assault’ legislation
Wednesday, 4 January 2006, 9:46 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is supporting the repeal of section 59 of the Crimes Act. Section 59 provides a statutory defence which can be used by parents if they are prosecuted for assaulting a child. Green MP Sue Bradford is sponsoring ... More >>
Philip Morris does it again, says PHA
Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 9:22 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is horrified that tobacco company Philip Morris is marketing a brand of cigarettes called ‘Maori Mix’. More >>
Let’s Celebrate 12 Months Smokefree, Says PHA
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 1:28 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is celebrating the first anniversary of the introduction of smokefree indoor workplaces, including bars, restaurants, clubs and casinos. Saturday marks 12 months since the implementation of the smokefree legislation. More >>
Let's Celebrate 12 Months Smokefree, Says PHA
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 12:29 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is celebrating the first anniversary of the introduction of smokefree indoor workplaces, including bars, restaurants, clubs and casinos. Saturday marks 12 months since the implementation of the smokefree legislation. More >>
Investment in tobacco industry 'outrageous'
Monday, 5 December 2005, 6:09 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is horrified that the Government has invested in the tobacco industry. More >>
Poorest Children Most In Need Of Support, Says PHA
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 2:15 pm | Public Health Association
The Government’s upcoming ‘in-work payment’ is denying help to the very children who need it most, says the Public Health Association (PHA). It is supporting action by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) against the Government, claiming the policy ... More >>
Injury Prevention Conf. Joins Call To Ban Fireworks
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 3:58 pm | Public Health Association
Injury prevention experts and practitioners at a national conference in Wellington have joined calls for a ban on over-the-counter sales of fireworks. The conference – Living and Playing Safely in Aotearoa New Zealand – has brought together over 150 ... More >>
PHA Calls For Better Inmate Accommodation
Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 3:01 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is urging the Government to take action to ensure all inmates are appropriately accommodated. The plea comes after reports that prison inmates are being held in vans parked in public streets because of lack of space ... More >>
Harm minimisation IS effective says PHA
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 4:59 pm | Public Health Association
Harm minimisation is recognised internationally as the most effective way of addressing drug-related harm, says the Public Health Association (PHA). More >>
Smacking booklet bad says PHA
Thursday, 25 August 2005, 10:57 am | Public Health Association
PHA Director Gay Keating is horrified that Carey College has sent a 'guide to smacking' home to the parents of its students. More >>
A Health System Designed For Pakeha
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 10:56 am | Public Health Association
New Zealand's health system is designed to support the privilege of Pakeha New Zealanders Dr Papaarangi Reid said today. More >>
Conference pulls together local, intrntl expertise
Friday, 1 July 2005, 2:11 pm | Public Health Association
A major public health conference organised by the Public Health Association of New Zealand will be held in Wellington next week. More >>
Sale of Liquor Bill must go to Select Committee
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:42 am | Public Health Association
“It is imperative that MPs send the Youth Harm Reduction Bill to Select Committee,” says Public Health Association Director Gay Keating. More >>
Public Health Association of NZ Conference 2005
Monday, 9 May 2005, 12:30 am | Public Health Association
Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference 2005 Wellington Town Hall Wednesday 6 July - Friday 8 July International and local keynote speakers More >>
Ronald McDonald not a healthy role model for kids
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 9:54 am | Public Health Association
There should be no McDonald’s advertising or signage on the new mobile oral health service being launched by the Hon Annette King at Pakaraka in Kerikeri tomorrow. More >>
Pandemic Could Overwhelm Pacific Island Countries
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 10:21 am | Public Health Association
New Zealand public health researchers are calling for international help for Pacific Island countries to prepare for a likely influenza pandemic, which would overwhelm medical facilities and cause a high number of deaths. More >>
Reform tobacco tax to help fund quitting
Monday, 7 February 2005, 10:48 am | Public Health Association
The Government should use the revenue from tobacco tax to help fund quitting programmes, according to University of Otago public health researchers Drs Nick Wilson and George Thomson. More >>
Smokefree ban hailed as significant life saver
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 12:43 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association has hailed the start of smokefree bars and restaurants as one of the most significant life-saving initiatives in recent times. More >>
