On Tuesday the Associate Minister of Health, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, released draft regulations and a consultation document which aims to standardise the look of
The Statement of Intent from the Ministry of Health contains a modest level of Māori specific policy and service planning. Aligning with the Government Better
On Tuesday Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia, announced the Government will introduce legislation to put tobacco products into plain packaging. The plain packaging policy
The Budget is based on a Government deficit of $13.5 billion for the year ahead, 2012/13. This is down from the record deficit of $18.4
Ngāi Tuhoe Tribal Authority has appointed Kirsti Luke to the position Chief Executive Officer. On Thursday, ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) released their 2011
Last month University of Otago research on smoking in key occupational groups was published. The research used census data to track changes in smoking levels
Research carried out by Whakauae Research for Māori Health and Development and the University of Otago, Wellington, looked at senior Māori policymakers’ and MPs’ views
In response to the tabled report by the Māori Affairs select commitee on tobacco control asssociate health minister Tariana Turia announced that the govenment will support increased control measures
A parliamentary select committee is set to press for a tougher campaign against tobacco smoking. (more…) “Māori Affairs select committee call for tobacco consumption to
