Psychologists, lawyers, and therapists all profit from proliferation of unregulated court-funded ‘treatments’
Health and science opinion
Posted inHealth & Science
The destructive diabetes blame game
We need to be less judgmental, in the way we talk to and perceive people living with diabetes
Posted inSocial Issues
The edible landscape where all can enjoy the fruits of others’ labour
Our public spaces, parks and gardens are largely ornamental – they could offer so much more repurposed as a place to provide free food for all
Posted inHealth & Science
In defence of free prescriptions
Pharmacists call on National not to reinstate prescription charges
Posted inSocial Issues
Conversion therapy ban prevents harm to Pacific Rainbow+ community
Family and church are the bedrock of Pacific cultures, but also the site of potentially severe psychological trauma
Posted inHealth & Science
How a ‘Rule of Two’ could ease drug access
Unnecessary and wasteful Medsafe approval for tried and tested drugs abroad
Posted inEducation
ChatGPT is not a passing fad, let's get it to work for us, not against us
Teachers should use ChatGPT and generative AI to develop critical literacy
Posted inNewsroom Pro
Linking mind and body better in health care
We need to empower health psychologists to focus on their mahi, rather than fight for their existence
Posted inNewsroom Pro
NZ's health lab staff deserve better than failed private leadership
With the right political and executive leadership, there can be a clear objective.
Posted inHealth & Science
Party pledges won't fix science funding sinkhole
Political parties are united about increasing R&D capabilities, but policies are fragmented or non-existent
Posted inHealth & Science
Vaping promises up in smoke
Next government must turn proposals into policies
Posted inHealth & Science
Time to tackle hidden menace of parasite threats
We should not wait for the next cryptosporidium outbreak to do something
