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NZ child nutrition results make appalling reading
Friday, 7 November 2003, 4:33 pm | Public Health Association
Government must not ignore a new report showing 22 percent of New Zealand children live in households that can't afford to eat properly, according to the Public Health Association. More >>
UN reports on child poverty in New Zealand
Monday, 6 October 2003, 5:16 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association says the concerns of many community groups about the effects of child poverty in New Zealand have been backed up by a United Nations report. More >>
UNICEF calls for NZ to meet child health goals
Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 6:00 pm | Public Health Association
The New Zealand government needs to act to meet its international obligations on child and youth health, according to a UNICEF report launched today. More >>
Call for government direction on child poverty
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 2:15 pm | Public Health Association
Less talk, more action. That's the message to the government from the Public Health Association following reports that schools are feeding malnourished pupils. More >>
Improving health workforce plans welcomed
Wednesday, 27 August 2003, 8:56 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association has welcomed new recommendations on New Zealand's health workforce as an important step in improving health, including the health of those most in need. More >>
Children's Commissioner An Important Appointment
Tuesday, 12 August 2003, 2:40 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association has welcomed the appointment of Cindy Kiro as the new Commissioner for Children. More >>
Green Bill Puts Poverty On The Political Agenda
Thursday, 31 July 2003, 4:49 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association is supporting a private member's bill to bring back a universal benefit for all children. More >>
Maori Life Expectancy Figures Shameful
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 5:06 pm | Public Health Association
Appalling new figures on Maori life expectancy highlight an urgent need to take Maori health out of the policy arena and for government to walk its talk. More >>
Partnership to protect food gathering grounds
Friday, 4 July 2003, 2:17 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Advisory Committee is calling for regional councils, public health and iwi to work in partnership to protect Maori traditional food gathering grounds. More >>
Mason Durie Honoured 2003 Public Health Champion
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:34 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association today honoured and recognized Professor Mason Durie as its 2003 Public Health Champion. More >>
African Refugees and Health
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:33 am | Public Health Association
Health professionals who arrive in New Zealand as refugees should be assisted to retrain to meet the requirements of New Zealand Medical, Nursing and Midwifery registration Boards. More >>
Maori attitudes towards pharmacies
Friday, 4 July 2003, 7:32 am | Public Health Association
Employing Maori staff in pharmacies would help overcome discomfort felt by many Maori using pharmacies, according to University of Otago research. More >>
PI, Maori Children Missing Out On Health Benefits
Thursday, 3 July 2003, 9:38 am | Public Health Association
Estimated value almost $9 million a year The families of Maori and Pacific children with high health needs are missing out on crucial health benefits worth almost $9 million each year, according to data collected by the Wellington-based Downtown Community ... More >>
Problem gambling - a major public health issue
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:52 pm | Public Health Association
Problem gambling should be recognised as a health issue that is as serious as alcohol abuse or tobacco addiction, according to a senior lecturer in Auckland University's Department of Community Health. More >>
Report on NZ children to be presented to UN
Tuesday, 3 June 2003, 11:47 am | Public Health Association
A major report highlighting serious issues facing New Zealand's children and young people will be presented to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on 12 June. More >>
Budget lacks clear direction on housing and health
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 4:20 pm | Public Health Association
Budget announcements on health and housing are a step in the right direction but lack a clear direction for improving the wellbeing of disadvantaged New Zealand children, according to the Public Health Association. More >>
Solution to New Zealand traffic congestion
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 2:37 pm | Public Health Association
New Zealand should introduce road tolls to help fund efficient public transport, walkways, cycleways and safe routes to school for children, according to the Public Health Association. More >>
Government action needed to help homeless
Friday, 11 April 2003, 4:54 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association is calling on Government to introduce state-backed home loans to low-income families to allow them to own their own homes and reduce state house waiting lists. More >>
Smokefree legislation will save lives
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 9:17 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association says the recommendation by Parliament’s Health Select Committee to ban smoking in bars and restaurants is a courageous move that will save lives. More >>
Ban on consumer advertising of medicines supported
Monday, 17 February 2003, 11:54 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association is calling for the Minister of Health to act on a new report recommending a ban on direct to consumer advertising of medicines. More >>
