Call for greater visibility of children in the Govt’s response to Covid-19 crisis

Tick for Kids, a coalition of leading children’s organisations, has written to the Prime Minister and key ministers to request that specific focus is given to children and young people as a priority group in the government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis and recovery.

NZ group sets sights on international film festival

For the first time ever, the World Health Organisation is holding an International Film Festival - Health for All.

Leadership strong in Public Health Advocacy Group - PHANZ

The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHA) celebrates the leadership capital within its membership this week as it farewells outgoing President Lee Tuki and welcomes new President Dr Fran McGrath from 1 November 2019.

Will Budget 2019 be transformational for children living in poverty?

Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is looking to the Government to deliver a package in Budget 2019 that will truly transform the lives of children living in Aotearoa who experience the most severe poverty.

Experts launch new petition calling for a tax on sugary drinks

Aotearoa New Zealand is spending more than $20 million every year to anaesthetise children so they can undergo multiple tooth extractions as a consequence of consuming sugary drinks.

Nationwide post budget events 2019: CPAG and associates

Will this really be a Wellbeing Budget, and what will it's impacts be for children in poverty?

Find out what the impact of Budget 2019 will be for families and children, in Child Poverty Action Group’s 2019 Post Budget presentations.

More than 1000 sign pro-Capital Gains Tax petition and climbing

Tax Justice Aotearoa New Zealand and supporters have been heartened by positive responses to the launch of its first campaign in support of overdue tax reform - including the call to introduce a capital gains tax.

Voices for Capital Gains Tax Launch Invitation

Who: Tax Justice Aotearoa New Zealand

Where: Parliament Forecourt (Seddon Statue area)

When: Monday, April 8, 10am

Appointment of Dr Prudence Stone signals new era for PHA

The appointment of Dr Prudence Stone as chief executive of the Public Health Association (PHA) heralds the beginning of a new era for public health in Aotearoa New Zealand.

PHANZ applauds action on MenW

The Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) applauds the great progress being made in the fight against Meningococcal W currently underway in Northland.