Andrea Teng
Pacific governments fights sugar with tax
Several Pacific Island governments have brought in taxes on a variety of processed foods. Audio
Is Tonga's taxing of unhealthy foods having an impact?
It's ten years since Tonga moved to tax some unhealthy food and make other healthier food more affordable. Audio
Marsden funding for research on unhealthy food taxes
Te Putea Rangahau a Marsden has allocated $83.59 million dollars to 123 research projects across Aotearoa New Zealand. Dr Andrea Teng from the Department of Health at the University of Otago is one of… Audio
Pacific countries leading the way on sugary drink taxes
When it comes to taxing sugary drinks our Pacific neighbours are leading the way. Otago University led research on the issue found that three quarters of jurisdictions have a tax on the drinks in a… Audio
Research on sugary drinks: sugar tax reduces consumption by 10%
A newly released review from Otago University shows there's a direct correlation between the amount of tax imposed and a drop in the consumption of sugary drinks: finding for instance a 10% tax has… Audio
Soft drink makers employ sweet talking lobbyists in Pacific
Manufacturers of sugar-laden products are stepping up their lobbying efforts in the Pacific, in a move health advocates are calling cynical. Audio
Pacific sugar taxes show early signs of success
A health researcher says evidence from Pacific countries that have introduced taxes on sugar sweetened beverages is starting to show that they're working. Audio