New rules for health officials dealing with alcohol industry lobbyists

Monday 30 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 7:35am

In this story Health New Zealand, Ministry of Health

New engagement rules are being developed for health officials following concerns about interactions with the alcohol industry. The move follows a senior staffer's complaint that a public health manager was too friendly with lobbyists.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 5:16am

   New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby after alarm at 'way too friendly' interactions (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 30 Jun 2025, 7:35am

   New 'rules of engagement' with alcohol lobby (opens in new tab)