The University of Otago published a report last year stating that NZ was in the upper end of an international scale for excess winter mortality (EWM) and that 1600 more people died over the winter months than the summer (On overage, 600 more deaths occurred in July compared to February) and that this high EWM…
The University of Otago published a report last year stating that NZ was in the upper end of an international scale for excess winter mortality (EWM) and that 1600 more people died over the winter months than the summer (On overage, 600 more deaths occurred in July compared to February) and that this high EWM…
Following on from Sunday’s article about poor standards in New Zealand’s homes, I came across this article in Scoop and thought it may be worthwhile mentioning it here because it helps to demonstrate just how serious and widespread this problem is. According to a health expert 3 out of 4 homes in some regions of…
Source NZ Herald by Cliff Taylor “A quarter of a million homes are so cold, damp and poorly built they are causing serious health problems, according to a significant new study. The problem with the houses – which are poorly insulated, some with black mould and potentially toxic air quality – could cost more than…
Source NZ Herald by Cliff Taylor “A quarter of a million homes are so cold, damp and poorly built they are causing serious health problems, according to a significant new study. The problem with the houses – which are poorly insulated, some with black mould and potentially toxic air quality – could cost more than…
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