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$6 billion a year is money the govt cannot afford to waste
Monday, 15 August 2011, 4:42 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association says the $6b a year the country spends trying to repair the damage done by the country largely ignoring children, is money no responsible government should waste. A report commissioned by the group Every Child Counts has ... More >>
Politicians must put fairness first
Friday, 8 July 2011, 9:39 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is backing the call for all politicians to make decisions that are fair so that all New Zealanders, particularly children, have the basics needed for healthy living. More >>
Tobacco giant’s proposed compensation claims depraved
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 1:50 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHA) is appalled that the tobacco company Philip Morris intends to sue the Australian government for compensation should Canberra’s proposal for plain, brand-less packaging for cigarettes go ahead. More >>
Health promotion disbandings make little sense – PHA
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 9:05 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is questioning government proposals to disestablish and merge a number of crown agencies, including The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) and the Health Sponsorship Council. More >>
Report shows investment in early childhood critical – PHA
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 4:43 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) has welcomed the report released today by the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, saying it forms the basis for an honest review of possible welfare reforms. More >>
Report shows investment in early childhood critical – PHA
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 4:42 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) has welcomed the report released today by the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, saying it forms the basis for an honest review of possible welfare reforms. More >>
Budget’s effects “noxious” to low income and young NZ
Friday, 20 May 2011, 4:31 pm | Public Health Association
PHA Wellington Branch and Child Protection Action Group media release 20 May 2011. Budget 2011 is a noxious attempt by the Government in an election year to appear fiscally responsible while remaining compassionate, a post-Budget breakfast forum ... More >>
PHA Call For Children's Priorities
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:37 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is calling on Minister of Health Tony Ryall to reinstate the reduction of avoidable hospital admissions as a health target, particularly for children. More >>
Health inequalities a “national shame” but preventable: PHA
Friday, 4 March 2011, 7:13 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) says today’s call by The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) for the Government and Health Sector urgently to address inequalities is further endorsement that we've had the wrong health focus for too long. More >>
Census postponement the right decision for now – PHA
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:17 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) agrees with the announcement made today by Government Statistician Geoff Bascand and Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson that the 8 March 2011 Census will be postponed. National Executive Officer Dr Gay Keating said ... More >>
Staying healthy so you don't need that cancer specialist
Friday, 18 February 2011, 9:48 am | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) says if the New Zealand health system focused more on keeping people healthy and getting in early, the shortage of cancer and other specialists would not be such a problem. The comment from the PHA’s National Executive ... More >>
NZ must take more responsibility for all its children
Monday, 13 December 2010, 3:01 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) says the findings of the Children’s Social Health Monitor, released today, shows New Zealand must take more responsibility for its children’s wellbeing. More >>
Welfare debate crucial for wellbeing and health: PHA
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 4:45 pm | Public Health Association
The Public Health Association (PHA) is welcoming the debate generated by the recent release of two reports on the future of social welfare in New Zealand: the Welfare Working Group options paper, and the Alternative Welfare Working Group report released ... More >>
Tobacco Report a landmark in smokefree initiatives
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 10:29 am | Public Health Association
The Maori Affairs Select Committee’s final report on tobacco is a landmark in smokefree initiatives, according to the Public Health Association (PHA). More >>
PHA welcomes Labour promises on the cost of living
Monday, 27 September 2010, 3:50 pm | Public Health Association
Not enough services for Maori children
Friday, 24 September 2010, 1:59 pm | Public Health Association
There are not enough health and social services that focus specifically on Maori children and young people, two Maori health leaders told the Public Health Association’s annual conference in Ngaruawahia today. More >>
The link between pokies and local crime
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:03 pm | Public Health Association
The number of poker machines in a community, and the ease with which people can get to them, is associated with higher crime in the surrounding neighbourhood, the Public Health Association conference was told today. More >>
Ageing Population, Ageing Health Workforce
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 2:22 pm | Public Health Association
Delegates at the Public Health Association Conference were warned today that all attempts to attract and retain high quality health workers to New Zealand will be ineffective unless the looming GP shortage is addressed. More >>
The effects on our health system of climate change
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 1:23 pm | Public Health Association
New Zealand health sector is facing catastrophe if the country doesn't prepare itself for a future without fossil fuels. This warning was given at the Public Health Association annual conference at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia. More >>
Transport plays major role in whanau wellness
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 11:52 am | Public Health Association
A major new study has revealed a clear link between transport and the health and wellbeing of Maori whanau. More >>
