At RefillNZ we have been ‘working’ with councils to get location data of all the public water fountains throughout NZ on the RefillNZ map and App, so it’s easier to find somewhere to get ‘free water’.Unfortunately the findings show there is room for improvement -...
This National Science Challenge brief summarises He Pikinga Waiora project and framework that aimed to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity by finding an effective way of creating, implementing and evaluating health interventions for Indigenous communities. Read the...
This report provides insights into the relationship between excess weight and COVID-19. Evidence has been brought together from the UK and international studies published during the pandemic.This report has used a pragmatic methodology and is not a systematic review however despite the limitations in the...
Three years ago, in the remote community of Milingimbi in the Northern Territory of Australia residents struggled to find fresh fruit and vegetables but now the community has come up with a way to supplement the supply, while also passing on traditional practices. Read case study ...
Health concerns, sustainability and changing diets are some of the reasons people are choosing plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk. This rise in popularity has led to an increased range of milk alternatives becoming available. Generally, these alternatives contain less nutrients than cow’s milk. In particular,...
This document, published by the Ministry of Health on 13 June 2020, provides a new direction for Pacific health. The plan can be used as a tool for planning, prioritising actions, and developing new and innovative methods of delivering results to improve Pacific health. Download Plan ...
How we eat, what we eat and how our body uses food can all have an impact on our physical and mental health.Daily stress and uncertainty can play havoc with our mental well-being. But so can other factors, such as our eating habits and general...
This evidence summary explores the directional changes of health endpoints (such as blood pressure, lipids, waist circumference) from lifestyle interventions in primary care settings and what the recommendations are for using lifestyle approaches for primary prevention (2012). Evidence Snapshot Webinar Part 1 Webinar Part 1 ...
This evidence summary explores the association between breakfast consumption, academic performance, body weight, nutrient intake and other lifestyle factors in children (2007). Evidence Snapshot ...
This evidence summary evaluates whether TV watching (and other screen based activities) are associated with increased weight in children and outlines what mechanisms may explain the relationship (2006). Evidence Summary ...
