The party’s health policy said: “Labour believes that the amount provided for an emergency grant should actually cover the costs of urgent dental work. The rate of Special Needs Grants for dental treatment has not moved in over two decades, despite the rising costs.” The policy document said extending urgent dental grants was recommended by the Welfare Expert Advisory Group and the New Zealand Dental Association. Health Minister Andrew Little’s office confirmed that it was still committed to the policy, but it had not been funded in Budget 2021.
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The government promised emergency health grants for dental care, kicking in from this year.
Press Release – New Zealand Dental Association The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is calling out irresponsible marketing by Coca Cola. The 18 can pack cases sold in supermarkets says share a Coke and features the word Bub and Mum on images of cans on the packaging. …
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is calling out irresponsible marketing by Coca Cola.
The 18 can pack cases sold in supermarkets says ‘share a Coke’ and features the word ‘Bub’ and ‘Mum’ on images of cans on the packaging.
NZDA Sugary Drinks Spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole has come out swinging, taking shots at the drinks multinational, as well as the supermarkets stocking the products.