Turia Asks a Question only She Can Answer
I’ve just seen a speech from Tariana Turia where she asks why New Zealand hasn’t acted to ban tobacco displays. Is she kidding? She’s the Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Tobacco...
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A couple of weeks ago I asked Tariana Turia a question in the house about the international evidence supporting a ban on tobacco displays, something that she has publicly supported even though her...
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Today I’ve joined the Maori Affairs Select Committee in Christchurch to hear further submissions on their inquiry into the affects of tobacco on Maori. Although there is a huge number of organisations...
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The Maori Affairs Select Committee tobacco inquiry report is finally out. I’m proud to have been part of putting such a bold set of recommendations to the Government. The mood on the committee was to...
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