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Alcohol law change to give communities more say
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill, which last week passed its third reading in Parliament under urgency, has been welcomed by public health experts as a step in t…

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CoA 'perfect introduction to health promotion'
The feedback from students who have attended HPF’s online short course in health promotion has been overwhelmingly positive. Comments ranged from ‘this course has given me the knowledge and confidenc…

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Health experts call for health before profit
Addressing the social and health problems from tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food will mean taking on harmful industries to level the playing field of policy influence, says Health Coalition Aotearoa…

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OPINION: Matariki – the future of hauora for Aotearoa
By Mereana Te Pere, Māori Health Promotion Strategist, HPF ((Waitaha-a-Hei, Tapuika, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tarāwhai))  It’s 4.30am on a crisp winter morning and the two teenagers begrudgingly get int…

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Alcohol Aotearoa's most harmful drug, reveals new research
New research recently released by the Otago University, Christchurch revealing that alcohol is now the most harmful drug in Aotearoa, New Zealand calls for new thinking, strategies and actions at all …

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OPINION: Climate action needs a greater sense of urgency
As Canada faces the worst wildfire season in its history Dr Trevor Hancock writes that it’s not just forest fires, and it’s not just Canada. Clearly, climate change is becoming an existential threat …

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OPINION: Developing a prosperous workforce for whānau and whenua
ekea kā tiritiri o te moana ascend and climb to the heights of your aspirations!    by Joseph Tyro (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ati Haunui-A-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Rangi) , Mekura, Malia and Teone Wiwi Hohepa Turanga T…

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OPINION: Help turn the tide and save our oceans
‘Humanity depends on the ocean, but can the ocean count on us!” That’s the message from UN Secretary General, António Guterres to mark World Oceans Day (June 8), a day when we can all help to raise a…

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Smokefree May: ‘We’re Backing You’ - join the movement
Following the establishment of the Smokefree 2025 goal in 2011, Hāpai Te Hauora chose to adopt this month as Smokefree May, culminating with World Smokefree Day on May 31. Leitu Tufuga (National Team…

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Team effort crucial to quitting smoking
This month we encourage you to join us in backing World Smoke-Free May and supporting whānau and friends to stub out the nasty habit! The best part of this month is that you will not be alone on your…

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