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Milestone Announcement For Those Living With FASD
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:38:21 +1200 | Kookiri ki Taamakimakaurau Trust
The decision to publish new FASD clinical diagnostic guidelines, specifically tailored for New Zealand communities, is an especially important move that will give impacted whaanau greater access to the support they need.More >>
Taking Action On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:11:16 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.More >>
Recall Of Yoghurt Products Due To Presence Of Foreign Matter
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:58:49 +1200 | New Zealand Food Safety
The Collective brand Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches sold in a 4 pack (4 x 100g) with batch numbers of 32280 T2 or 32280 T3, and a best before date of 30 April 2024 are affected by this recall.More >>
Ministerial Announcement On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:56:28 +1200 | FASD-CAN
Dr Leigh Henderson, the Chair of FASD-CAN, the organisation supporting people with FASD and their families, was encouraged by the renewed activity and intiatives announced by the Minister.More >>
PSNZ Calls For Urgent Action On Disability Funding And Support
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:30:30 +1200 | Paediatric Society of New Zealand
This call to action is not just about improving funding levels; it's about recognising and addressing the systemic inequities that currently exist. It's about ensuring that all children in Aotearoa, regardless of their abilities, have the support they ...More >>
World ME Day Sheds Light on Global Health Crisis: Millions Affected by COVID triggered cases
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:09 +1200 | ANZMES
The National Advisory on ME (ANZMES) is calling on Kiwis to come together for World ME Day as we battle a global health crisis. More >>
New Zealand's Drinking Water Safe From Harmful ‘Forever Chemicals’
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:34:24 +1200 | University of Auckland
New Zealand's drinking water is largely free from elevated levels of dangerous “forever chemicals”, according to new research from the University of Auckland. More >>
On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:36:08 +1200 | Gordon Campbell
Bird flu – often deadly to humans - is not only being transmitted from infected birds to dairy cows, but is now travelling between dairy cows. And, Aukus members are all being pressured by the USA to devote at least 2% of their GDP to Defence ...More >>
Rat Foot Investigation Closed
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:20:58 +1200 | NZ Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety has closed its investigation into a rat foot discovered in prepackaged garlic bread, concluding the foot was not introduced in the commercial food supply chain.More >>
Uniting For Global Reproductive Health Equity
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:20:06 +1200 | UNFPA Asia and the Pacific
Opinion-Editorial by UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director on the launch of the State of World Population Report 2024 More >>
Inadequate Information And Informed Consent Prior To Hysterectomy Surgery 20HDC01996
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:25:27 +1200 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall has found a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to provide a woman with adequate information to enable ...More >>
Elevated Levels Of Nitrate Contamination Found In Canterbury Drinking Water
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:23:18 +1200 | Greenpeace
Almost a quarter of the drinking water samples Greenpeace has tested for nitrate contamination in Canterbury over the last three days were above the 5 mg/L level of contamination associated with reproductive risk in pregnant people.More >>
Nitrate Contamination In Darfield Water Supply Could Be Causing Reproductive Risks
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:32:43 +1200 | Greenpeace
Greenpeace Aotearoa is expressing grave concern over nitrate contamination in Darfield, after water testing on Friday revealed the town supply in both Darfield and Kirwee was around 5 mg/L of nitrate. More >>
Policy Settings Should Take An Holistic View Of The Ageing Healthcare Journey
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:09:22 +1200 | Alzheimers New Zealand
We need a fully integrated continuum of care for New Zealand’s ageing populations - a continuum that recognises that most older people, including those with dementia mate wareware, live at home.More >>
Vape-Free Kids Demands Justice After Retailer Who Sold Vapes To Minors Flees NZ Ahead Of Court Proceedings
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:50:52 +1200 | Vape Free Kids
“We have enough evidence to know there are far too many stores selling to young people already, but with consequences like these, how are we to protect our children?” More >>
Time For Associate Minister Of Education To Reveal His School Lunches Magic Trick
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:15:27 +1200 | Health Coalition Aotearoa
It’s time for him to explain how he will do this, what the consequences will be and what evidence he has that these changes will achieve the same results. More >>
‘Another Nail In The Coffin’ - Vaping Study Shows Link To Heart Failure
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:08:51 +1200 | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation believes the new research provides further evidence that vaping is harmful to your health. More >>
Whānau Voice 2024 Survey: Shaping The Future Of Western Bay Of Plenty Wellness Services
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:44 +1200 | WBOP PHO
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) and Ngā Mataapuna Oranga (NMO) are proud to announce the launch of the Whānau Voice 2024 Survey, designed to uncover what matters most to our Western Bay of Plenty community. The purpose ...More >>
New $12M Wellness & Diagnostic Centre Opens In Hamilton ‘Disrupting The Historic Continuum’ For Māori
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:43:23 +1200 | Te Kohao Health
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII will officially open the $12 million Te Kōhao Health, Wellness and Diagnostic Centre located in the heart of the Enderley community in East Hamilton.More >>
Local Community Votes For Plane Sense To Commence A HC Judicial Review Against Wellington Airport, Airways & The CAA
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:45:34 +1200 | Plane Sense Wellington Inc
Local Community Votes For Plane Sense To Commence A High Court Judicial Review Against Wellington Airport, Airways And The Civil Aviation Authority, Over Flight Path Change More >>
