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The Food and Alcohol Lobby w/ Boyd Swinburn: 22nd November, 2023

The Food and Alcohol Lobby w/ Boyd Swinburn: 22nd November, 2023

The Food and Alcohol Lobby w/ Boyd Swinburn: 22nd November, 2023 The Food and Alcohol Lobby w/ Boyd Swinburn: 22nd November, 2023, 18.32 MB
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Big food and alcohol company lobbying is prevalent in New Zealand. Corporations influence research and policy regarding food and alcohol, which can be disadvantageous for people’s health. 

Experts have criticised this influence, and our lack of lobbying regulations. Olivia spoke to Co-Chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa and Professor at the University of Auckland, Boyd Swinburn, about this issue, and what action he wants the incoming Government to take.