Health News – The Proposals To Protect Youth From Vaping are Not Enough
Source: Hapai Te Hauora
The Proposals To Protect Youth From Vaping are Not Enough
Te Rōpū Tupeka Kore is disappointed with what they see as a weak...
2023 Census media release – ConCENSUS matters campaign to support lift in census response...
2023 Census media release
8 June 2023
ConCENSUS matters campaign to support lift in census response in South Auckland
Stats NZ and South Seas Healthcare Trust, along...
Health warnings for algal blooms lifted for all lakes in the Rotorua Lakes district
Source: Waikato District Health Board
8 June 2023Health warnings issued for algal blooms (cyanobacteria) at Te Weta Bay, Okawa Bay and the Okere Arm at...
Smoking and weight can impact daily vitamin C requirements
Source: University of Otago
People who smoke need to consume twice as much vitamin C per day as non-smokers, new research shows.The University of Otago,...
Hospitality sector leads increase in filled jobs – Stats NZ media and information release:...
Hospitality sector leads increase in filled jobs – Media release
8 June 2023
Accommodation and food services had an 8.9 percent (12,196 jobs) annual increase in filled...
Health News – Government moves on youth vaping inadequate – Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is disappointed by the new vaping regulations announced by the Government yesterday, saying they are inadequate...
2023 Census media advisory – Census operation update
Kia ora koutou
Below is some information about current census activity.
For local media – if you have not already, you may like to inform your...
Wi-Fi connects Waikato rural hospitals
Source: Waikato District Health Board
An initiative to improve connectivity between patients, visitors and whānau came to fruition at the end of May with Wi-Fi...
Health News – HCA welcomes vape regulations, but more needed
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa
Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes the announcement from the government to crack down on disposable vapes, nvape shops near schools or marae, and...
Health and Employment – Nurses to “bargain hard” for health and safety
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation
New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora who work for...
Smoking status of daily vapers: New Zealand Health Survey 2017/18 to 2021/22
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
In 2011 the Government set a goal that by 2025 fewer than 5% of New Zealanders will be daily...
New moves to curb youth vaping
Source: New Zealand Government
Crack down on disposable vapes
No new vape shops near schools or marae
Restricted descriptions for product flavours
The Government is taking action to...
