Health Coalition Aotearoa

New polling @HealthCoA @CancerSocietyNZ shows public support for action on alcohol availability, affordability, and advertising, with a clear call to protect policy from industry influence. phcc.org.nz/briefing/new-z…

We invite you to join us for our webinar 'Health promotion leadership in times of global and national challenges' on June 12. More info and to register👉 hpfnz.org.nz/new-blog/webin…

@sarahdonaldnz Kia ora Sarah! So sorry about this - Try this link here: eventbrite.co.nz/e/130615759552…

@HealthCoA I'm getting a 404 error when I click on the registration link

📢 WEBINAR | 1 May | 12–1pm NZ has no rules for lobbying. No register. No code. No oversight. We'll explore why we need reform — and why those who benefit from this lack of transparency are unlikely to want change. 🎟 Register: bit.ly/LevelLobbyingW… #LevelThePlayingField

The UK has voted to create a Smokefree Generation, phasing out tobacco sales for anyone born after 2009. In NZ, our world-leading law was repealed. We’re calling for stronger lobbying rules so public health isn’t traded away. Join us: lnkd.in/gfDeriwi #LevelThePlayingField

@sillymilly6287 @Papaioeajake Many countries overseas provide free healthy lunches for their school kids. In Finland they have been doing so for decades. oph.fi/en/education-a…

@MariaSherwood2 @actparty What school is this Maria?

Yesterday's school lunch. Arrived at 2pm, an hour late. I thunk its pasta with lentils. The lunches were offered to community groups, who turned them down. @actparty

@MariaSherwood2 @actparty @MaikiSherman @JennaLynchNZ @bridiewitton @SaveChildrenNZ

Another red flag over the new low-cost lunches - the Minister responsible casually told Ed select committee he had “heard” about the significantly poor performance of two key suppliers and "believes" Cabinet wasn't told. thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360522…

Yesterday's double whammy of a weak and unfunded Smokefree 2025 plan and cuts to the National Public Health Service (including smokefree staff) underscored how uncommitted this Government is to reducing the number one risk factor for preventable death.healthcoalition.org.nz/smokefree-2025…

The job of public servants is to give ministers free and frank advice based on evidence: Costello's accusation has had 'chilling effect' on democracy, public servants say rnz.co.nz/news/political…

There is a well-established body of research from New Zealand and overseas that clearly links alcohol use with poor mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk. @JudeBall7 @JoeBoden66 @OtagoWellington phcc.org.nz/briefing/alcoh…

Rose Crossin, Jude Ball and Joe Boden from @PHCCAotearoa set the record straight and provide the facts on alcohol and suicide based on New Zealand and international evidence. phcc.org.nz/briefing/alcoh…

More disappointing news on school lunch providers Compass and Libelle's track record. The ability to provide high quality, nutritious meals consistently is the most essential element of a successful lunch programme. #qualitymatters businessdesk.co.nz/article/busine…

HCA's Associate Professor Victoria Egli explains why NZ needs to follow in the UK's foodsteps on junk food marketing. thespinoff.co.nz/kai/11-10-2024…

The Government's vaping Bill is a missed opportunity to act on our urgent youth vaping problem. 📑 READ HCA's full submission on the bill:healthcoalition.org.nz/wp-content/upl…

Listen to HCA board member Dr David Galler talking with Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale about the health sector's deep rooted problems. Great shout out for the work of HCA in addressing them with prevention. thekaka.substack.com/p/the-hoon-aro…

👉 HCA MEDIA RELEASE: @chrisluxonmp must stand @CaseyCostelloMP down and reverse tobacco tax cut decision. healthcoalition.org.nz/luxon-must-sta…