Full report: Alcohol Attributable Fractions report – finalF.pdf (hpa.org.nz) Executive summary INTRODUCTION Alcohol is a component cause for numerous disease and injury conditions. This report provides an updated estimate for alcohol-attributable morbidity and mortality for Māori, non-Māori, and the overall
The recent Tradies Tools Down event in conjunction with Building Wellness Taranaki, held on April 27th at the TSB Stadium, proved to be a resounding success, drawing in over 700 industry workers and managers for an afternoon of inspiration and
Tradies Tools Down is more than just an event to bring our industry together, it’s an initiative designed to raise awareness about mental health issues and solutions within the construction sector. Our mission is to transform industry discussions, fostering an
Balance As we age, the strength we once enjoyed decreases and balance becomes impaired. We will lose up to 40% of the strength we had in our youth by the time we reach the age of 70. Our balance
With the holidays fast approaching, many of the community strength & balance classes will take a well deserved break, please check with the leader before heading back in January as each class has different start dates. Keeping active over this
ACC’s vision is to create a unique partnership with every New Zealander, improving their quality of life by minimising the incidence and impact of injury. My name is Kelly Tarr and I am the new Regional Injury Prevention partner for
Putting out fires, how to check in on your mates and how to work safely in a variety of environments were put to the test at the apprentice safety challenge last week. The event, which included teams of apprentices from
Fire and Emergency NZ in Taranaki is made up of 1 career station in New Plymouth and 19 volunteer stations around the district. We have 419 volunteers with a black watch team that supports
