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How can we reverse the trend of worsening child health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand, and address widening inequities?

Riz Firestone

Professor Riz Tupai-Firestone, an expert in public health, particularly for Pacific ...

Professor Riz Tupai-Firestone, an expert in public health, particularly for Pacific peoples, says we will need innovative and culturally-responsive strategies to addres...

Rachael Taylor

Professor Rachael Taylor FRSNZ, a researcher of childhood obesity and sleep, warns ...

Professor Rachael Taylor FRSNZ, a researcher of childhood obesity and sleep, warns that if we don't co-ordinate better to reverse the trend of worsening child health an...

David Tipene-Leach

Professor David Tipene-Leach MNZM, a general practitioner and public health phy...

Professor David Tipene-Leach MNZM, a general practitioner and public health physician who has dedicated his career to improving healthcare, research, and medical educat...

Nikki Turner

Professor Nikki Turner, an academic General Practitioner, calls for systemic changes ...

Professor Nikki Turner, an academic General Practitioner, calls for systemic changes focused on reducing child poverty to prevent the profound detrimental affect on lon...