A major new law aims to ‘improve the health of all New Zealanders’ – so why doesn't it include the basic human right to health?
- Written by: Claire Breen, Professor of Law, University of Waikato
Getty ImagesThe new Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, due to take effect from July 1, will be a once-in-a-generation chance to reset New Zealand’s public health system. It’s a welcome effort to protect, promote and improve the health of all New Zealanders, reduce health disparities (in particular for Māori) and give effect to Te...
