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September 4, 2023 | News
Māori big winners in free dental policy
Health Coalition Aotearoa says Labour's plan to make free dental care available for people under 30 should put a smile on the faces of many Māori.
December 5, 2023
September 4, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Lisa Te Morenga | Co- Chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA)
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) applauds Labour's proposed policy to lessen the impact of dental disease in Aotearoa, but claims that additional preventative measures are required to address the root causes of tooth decay.
August 23, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Leitu Tufuga | HCA Smoke-Free Expert Advisory Group Chair
Health Coalition Aotearoa is welcoming plans by Labour to address the serious problem of vaping among our tamariki and rangatahi by capping all vape stores to 600 nation-wide, enforcing a requirement for all retailers to obtain a license to sell vapes and harsher penalties for those selling to youth.
August 16, 2023 | News
School lunch better than limp salad
A public health expert says Labour should look at tighter targeting rather than its cost of living election policy.
August 15, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Dr Lisa Te Morenga | Chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa
Health Coalition Aotearoa says removing GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables as proposed by NZ Labour Party is not the most effective solution. The coalition says the prices of fruit and vegetables are so high that removing GST will make a very small difference to low income whānau .
August 14, 2023 | News
GST cuts will miss mark says Health Coalition
Health Coalition Aotearoa welcomes the Labour Party' promise to remove GST from fruit and vegetables - but doubts it'll reach the most needy whānau.
May 23, 2023 | News
Health prevention putea could save future spend
Health Coalition Aotearoa hopes the Government will think more about health prevention rather than just health care in the next Budget.
May 17, 2023 | News
School lunch wise investment
Health Coalition Aotearoa wants the government to expand its Ka Ora Ka Ako free lunch scheme to more schools.
April 11, 2023 | News
Healthy lunch plan falls short
A new survey for Health Coalition Aotearoa has found widespread support for extending free healthy lunches.
March 15, 2023 | News
Vape industry called out for targeting rangatahi
In a submission on the Smoked Tobacco Regulatory Regime, Health Coalition Aotearoa is calling for action against a proliferation of vape stores targeting rangatahi.
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