Public health researcher Dr. Anja Mizdrak advocates for warning labels on alcoholic drinks to reduce alcohol-related cancers, as Surgeon-General Vivek Murthy calls for similar measures in the US. Mizdrak emphasizes the need for additional policies beyond labeling, such as reducing availability and increasing taxes on alcohol. Despite opposition from the alcohol industry, New Zealand Health Minister Shane Reti and Labour’s health spokesperson Dr. Ayesha Verrall support raising awareness of alcohol’s cancer risks through labeling and other means.
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Treaty principles bill hearings, day three: The Justice Committee works from home
The third day of Treaty principles bill hearings saw four hours of oral submissions conducted entirely on Zoom due to MPs being away. Submissions included opposition from indigenous Kanak of New Caledonia, support from Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation, concerns about cultural healthcare services, and reflections on the Crown's apology. Former race relations conciliator Gregory Fortuin and others highlighted the deteriorating Crown-Māori relationship, potential impact on New Zealand's international reputation, and calls for a referendum....
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