Budget 2026 does little to address years of health underfunding. Rising costs and demand pressures will absorb most new funding, while prevention and primary care continue to miss out. #aotearoa #publichealth www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/ins... #aotearoa

Without stronger investment in prevention and primary care, health agencies will continue facing rising demand and growing costs. Budget 2026 does little to change that trajectory. #aotearoa #publichealth www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/ins...

Budget 2026 does little to address years of health underfunding. Rising costs and demand pressures will absorb most new funding, while prevention and primary care continue to miss out. #aotearoa #publichealth www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/ins... #aotearoa

A clock has started ticking – for people who have nowhere else to go. The government’s latest reform risks dismantling the very conditions that make social housing more than just a roof. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-...

The NZ National Climate Change Risk Assessment reinforces that climate and health policy needs stronger resourcing and coordination. Improving and protecting public health should be a priority consideration in all climate policies. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cli...

The NZ National Climate Change Risk Assessment reinforces that climate and health policy needs stronger resourcing and coordination. Improving and protecting public health should be a priority consideration in all climate policies. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cli...

NZ’s latest National Climate Change Risk Assessment highlights major gaps in climate and health policy. Public health risks are recognised, but responses lack funding, coordination and detailed delivery plans. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cli...

The containment of the current hantavirus outbreak demonstrates the value of coordinated international action. Aotearoa NZ should support global pandemic coordination by backing the revised International Health Regulations and the Pandemic Agreement. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/han...

St Peter’s Post Budget hui: Examining impacts on equity and wellbeing. 29 May 7.30-9am in Wellington. You can attend or livestream the event. Details below.

"Our first goal was to try to get some guidelines together and when they came together and when we tested them and tweaked them we were thinking, 'These are fantastic, these are way better than any others that we've seen.'" www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...

Researchers warn the tobacco industry has a long history of using concerns about illicit tobacco to argue against stronger tobacco control measures. Responses to illicit trade in Aotearoa must not come at the expense of policies that reduce smoking harm. @janethoek.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ytu8hucc

Aotearoa can learn from Australia’s response to illicit tobacco by strengthening border controls, improving monitoring systems and increasing enforcement powers, without weakening effective tobacco control policies. @universityofotago.bsky.social @predwards.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ytu8hucc

Planting Seeds Podcast Raniera Rewiri sits down with Professor Jason Gurney, epidemiologist and researcher, to unpack one of the most uncomfortable truths in Aotearoa: that the health outcomes for Māori aren't a story of personal failure. They're a story of systems. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb6o...

Health guidelines need to resonate with their target audience. Two new studies demonstrate the strengths of co-designing guidelines for young people with young people. Find out more in our latest Briefing. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/tih...

Eye health remains a policy blind spot & a lack of affordability means many NZers are not getting the care they need. Ahead of Budget Day, Dr Lucy Goodman & co-authors crunch the numbers and demonstrate the benefits of public funding for more accessible eye care. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inc...

Five rapid interventions could reduce household fuel costs and improve energy security in Aotearoa New Zealand, while delivering health, environmental, and resilience co-benefits. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rap...

Aotearoa NZ’s fuel crisis is also an opportunity. Practical steps could cut fuel costs, improve energy security and deliver health and environmental benefits. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rap...

Alcohol is the most harmful drug in Aotearoa NZ, yet new law changes could make it even easier to access while reducing community say over local licensing decisions. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/unp...

Alcohol is the most harmful drug in Aotearoa NZ, yet new law changes could make it even easier to access while reducing community say over local licensing decisions. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/unp...

Proposed changes to alcohol laws in Aotearoa New Zealand would increase availability and limit community input, contributing to greater harm and inequities. Evidence shows more access leads to more harm. @AlcHealthwatch www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/unp...

#NZ Scholarships to attend the Science Communicators of NZ conference in Ōtautahi #Christchurch 25-26 June – You do not need to be an existing SCANZ member to apply – Applications close at 5:00pm on 30 April 2026 www.scanz.co.nz/2026-scholar... #scicomm #SciCommNZ #SCANZ2026

Wellington’s extreme deluge was caused by an unfortunate combination of weather factors. But a warming climate is upping the odds of more of these events in future.

More than 400,000 New Zealanders have experienced Long Covid and nearly half are still symptomatic. Long Covid is a stark reminder of the pandemic’s persistence with real and ongoing health, social, and economic impacts. So where is the government response? www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/lon...

Bigger vehicles, bigger impacts. New analysis of NZ travel data finds ‘supersized’ vehicles are mostly used for short urban trips despite their outsized health, safety, and climate costs. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/we-...

Many New Zealanders are not following dietary guidelines. Policy changes that improve access to healthy, sustainable foods could help shift this at a population level. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/foo...

Evidence-based food policy offers a pathway to better health outcomes, lower healthcare costs and reduced inequities in Aotearoa NZ. @xtotl.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/foo...

"New Zealand must take long COVID seriously. Denial of these impacts and delays in providing appropriate care mean New Zealand is missing opportunities to limit harms to individuals and society." #kikorangi #longcovid @amandakvalsvig.bsky.social theconversation.com/almost-200-0...

NZ's fuel vulnerability highlights the need for rapid, low-cost measures that reduce reliance on driving by making walking and cycling safer and more accessible. Here are three quick wins. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rap...

Present fuel insecurity highlights how vulnerable Aotearoa New Zealand’s fuel supply is. Low-traffic neighbourhoods, bike lanes and e-bike programmes can reduce demand quickly and keep communities moving. #cycling #urbanplanning www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rap...

Sepsis hospitalisations in Aotearoa rose 78% between 2000 and 2019. Despite improved survival, inequities remain stark for Māori, Pacific peoples and those in high deprivation. A coordinated national response is needed. #sepsis www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inc...

From 'Cotton Candy' to ‘Gummy Bear’, Vape retailers are flouting flavour restrictions, finds new research www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/why...

The flu vaccine doesn't just prevent influenza. A growing body of research — dozens of studies and 28 systematic reviews — shows it also cuts heart attacks and strokes by around one third. Read more in our latest Briefing. #kikorangi www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inf...

“Most people think of the flu vaccine as preventing a week of unpleasant symptoms, but the evidence now shows it also significantly reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.” #kikorangi www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inf...

Heart disease and stroke account for ~12,000 deaths in NZ every year. The flu vaccination reduces your risk of a major cardiac event by roughly a third. Read more from experts in our latest Briefing. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inf...

📢 We're excited to announce that the abstracts for 14th HSRAANZ Conference are now open. 👉 Submit your abstract here: lnkd.in/efmq4Ats Submissions close 7 May 2026. #HSRAANZ26

Dog-related injuries are rising in Aotearoa New Zealand, with more than 29,000 ACC claims and over 1000 hospitalisations each year. Stronger laws are needed to prevent harm. New Briefing: evidence for reform of the Dog Control Act 1996. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/evi...

The just-released Phase Two report of NZ's COVID-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry highlights the need to prepare now for the next pandemic. In a new Briefing, Prof Michael Baker and colleagues outline key steps to strengthen New Zealand’s pandemic preparedness. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cov...

Smoke from landscape and urban fires contains fine particles and toxic gases that harm respiratory and cardiovascular health. It requires real-time air quality monitoring and coordinated response. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fir...

Landscape and urban fires are increasing in frequency and severity in NZ. Real-time monitoring and coordinated response systems are needed to better protect communities during fast-moving fire events. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fir...

Providing free #e-bikes with training and social support helps people keep riding and improves their physical and mental health, supporting the case for wider access to grow active transport in Aotearoa New Zealand. 🚲⚡ www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/fun...

Evidence from international and local research shows health-based approaches to drug policy achieve better outcomes than punitive models and do not increase overall drug use when properly implemented. Watch Dr Rose Crossin on @nzherald.bsky.social LIVE www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/should-re...

Over five decades NZ’s drug laws have coincided with increased drug availability, falling prices and rising indicators of harm. Jacek Kolodziej and co-authors call on politicians to work across party lines to replace the outdated Misuse of Drugs Act. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/saf...

Protection for NZ’s drinking water sources will be significantly weakened under the proposed replacement of the RMA. 🚱 www.phcc.org.nz/news/media-r...

Sunburn remains particularly common among young adults in NZ, with most 18–24-year-olds reporting at least one sunburn and many experiencing multiple or severe sunburns in a single summer. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/hig...

New analysis shows the Global Health Security (GHS) Index predicted Covid-19 mortality for non-island jurisdictions, but not for island nations. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/glo...

Urban cycleways deliver well-documented safety, health, environmental and economic benefits. Evidence from NZ and overseas shows active transport investments often return benefits that far exceed their costs. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/pub...

A national survey of 1000+ New Zealanders found more support than opposition for increased investment in urban cycleways (41% vs 35%), with 24% neutral. #PublicHealth www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/pub...

Asbestos in children’s play sand is a first for NZ and the health risk is still unclear. Experts say exposed children need long-term monitoring. #PublicHealth www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/asb...

Alcohol is involved in 46% of male-perpetrated intimate partner homicides. Reducing availability is an evidence-based way to prevent violent victimisation. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/sea...

Alcohol plays a major role in violence against women in Aotearoa, contributing to more than half of physical and sexual assaults and a third of family violence cases. Gender-responsive alcohol harm reduction is needed to support safer environments. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/sea...