Janet Hoek
@janethoek.bsky.social
Public health academic, formerly marketing prof and medievalist. Went from the dark ages to the dark side before seeing the light.
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The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
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“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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ICYMI, our new article in @bmj.com with @markpetticrew.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social, on new alcohol licensing, is below
The government recently announced plans to extend the opening hours for pubs and bars in England and Wales.
This proposal shows a failure to differentiate between healthy and harmful growth, say @spidermaani.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social @markpetticrew.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
This proposal shows a failure to differentiate between healthy and harmful growth, say @spidermaani.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social @markpetticrew.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ICYMI, our new article in @bmj.com with @markpetticrew.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social, on new alcohol licensing, is below
Cancer Society Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows catastrophic decline for Aotearoa, reflecting Costello's industry-friendly actions. Shameful. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking
Recent policy changes have led to a dramatic drop in NZ’s global ranking for tobacco interference protection.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Cancer Society Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows catastrophic decline for Aotearoa, reflecting Costello's industry-friendly actions. Shameful. www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
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Just your regular reminder of the profound conflict of interest at the heart of the Luxon fast track: Chris Bishop is both chair of the National Party Campaign Committee, dependent on business donations, and as Infrastructure Minister decides which businesses get access to the fast track.
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Just your regular reminder of the profound conflict of interest at the heart of the Luxon fast track: Chris Bishop is both chair of the National Party Campaign Committee, dependent on business donations, and as Infrastructure Minister decides which businesses get access to the fast track.
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Opinion: By trying to silence health professionals, the Government risks smothering advocacy, equity and reform, writes Barbara Fountain.
Stop telling health professionals to get back in their box
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Opinion: By trying to silence health professionals, the Government risks smothering advocacy, equity and reform, writes Barbara Fountain.
Peters: “All sorts of things are happening these days and we are saying, frankly, enough's enough... costs [are] well over millions and millions of dollars... and every year, it just compounds.”
Crikey, for a moment I thought he was talking about smoking!
tinyurl.com/yzdekv9k
Crikey, for a moment I thought he was talking about smoking!
tinyurl.com/yzdekv9k
Winston Peters says banning fireworks will be a ‘bottom line’ in coalition negotiations
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the party’s bill that would ban the public sale of fireworks would be a bottom line in any future coalition agreement.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Peters: “All sorts of things are happening these days and we are saying, frankly, enough's enough... costs [are] well over millions and millions of dollars... and every year, it just compounds.”
Crikey, for a moment I thought he was talking about smoking!
tinyurl.com/yzdekv9k
Crikey, for a moment I thought he was talking about smoking!
tinyurl.com/yzdekv9k
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Opinion from the University of Otago: How a Citizens' Assembly on our approach to drugs can reach sensible and nuanced solutions to reducing harm.
Democracy already in use against drug harm – why can't politicians do the same?
newsroom.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Opinion from the University of Otago: How a Citizens' Assembly on our approach to drugs can reach sensible and nuanced solutions to reducing harm.
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"He did not believe the coalition Government’s use of urgency and truncated select committee processes was behind the rise in submissions..."
Of course he would say this, but he's wrong, and disingenous. The evidence suggests that an overall poor legislative process IS significantly implicated.
Of course he would say this, but he's wrong, and disingenous. The evidence suggests that an overall poor legislative process IS significantly implicated.
Tighter rules may be needed to stem flow of public submissions, says MP
'Coordinated, largely online campaigns' make it harder for politicians to consider good-faith submissions on laws
newsroom.co.nz
October 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"He did not believe the coalition Government’s use of urgency and truncated select committee processes was behind the rise in submissions..."
Of course he would say this, but he's wrong, and disingenous. The evidence suggests that an overall poor legislative process IS significantly implicated.
Of course he would say this, but he's wrong, and disingenous. The evidence suggests that an overall poor legislative process IS significantly implicated.
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Paywall now lifted: Just eight of the Government's 17 Roads of National Significance have already seen costs blow out by $5.1 billion - before any shovels are even in the ground.
The full programme would cost $44-$54 billion on the latest numbers.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
The full programme would cost $44-$54 billion on the latest numbers.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
$5b-plus blowout for eight Roads of National Significance
The Government's 17 Roads of National Significance will cost it at least $44 billion – enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over. Marc Daalder reports.
newsroom.co.nz
October 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Paywall now lifted: Just eight of the Government's 17 Roads of National Significance have already seen costs blow out by $5.1 billion - before any shovels are even in the ground.
The full programme would cost $44-$54 billion on the latest numbers.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
The full programme would cost $44-$54 billion on the latest numbers.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
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100 reasons to support the mega strike - Emily Writes
#Oct23Strike
#Oct23Strike
100 reasons to support the mega strike
Are you ready to show up?
Tomorrow, more than 100,000 nurses, doctors, teachers, health workers, dentists, social workers, support staff, and teacher aides will strike. It's believed to be the larges...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 AM
100 reasons to support the mega strike - Emily Writes
#Oct23Strike
#Oct23Strike
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Wow! Town Council in Tiburon (Marin County) unanimously passed a tobacco product sales ban ordinance (third in the state of California)! #MakeTobaccoHistory
#Tobacco #endgame #PublicHealthSky @ash.org @simonchapman.bsky.social @mhef.bsky.social @mikedaube.bsky.social
#Tobacco #endgame #PublicHealthSky @ash.org @simonchapman.bsky.social @mhef.bsky.social @mikedaube.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Wow! Town Council in Tiburon (Marin County) unanimously passed a tobacco product sales ban ordinance (third in the state of California)! #MakeTobaccoHistory
#Tobacco #endgame #PublicHealthSky @ash.org @simonchapman.bsky.social @mhef.bsky.social @mikedaube.bsky.social
#Tobacco #endgame #PublicHealthSky @ash.org @simonchapman.bsky.social @mhef.bsky.social @mikedaube.bsky.social
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Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.
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Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike
There were audible cries of disbelief during the Simeon Brown's speech to a senior doctors' conference.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Labour MUST put an end to the corruption that appears to have fuelled this and other bills.
Corruption laws must have real consequences and be policed by independent bodies. We cannot afford to have governments in the pockets of tobacco & other lobbyists.
Corruption laws must have real consequences and be policed by independent bodies. We cannot afford to have governments in the pockets of tobacco & other lobbyists.
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Labour MUST put an end to the corruption that appears to have fuelled this and other bills.
Corruption laws must have real consequences and be policed by independent bodies. We cannot afford to have governments in the pockets of tobacco & other lobbyists.
Corruption laws must have real consequences and be policed by independent bodies. We cannot afford to have governments in the pockets of tobacco & other lobbyists.
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Reporting on @tcrgbath.bsky.social, Investigative Desk and Tax Justice Network Africa analysis of British American Tobacco in Africa - and the mysterious missing millions
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Unmasking Big Tobacco: Inside the “Missing Millions” That Shook PAC 2025
Aggressive tax avoidance by multinationals like BAT exacerbates these issues, reducing government income amid rising civil unrest over tax hikes on ordinary citizens.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Reporting on @tcrgbath.bsky.social, Investigative Desk and Tax Justice Network Africa analysis of British American Tobacco in Africa - and the mysterious missing millions
open.substack.com/pub/p/unmask...
open.substack.com/pub/p/unmask...
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The NZ Drug Foundation has a major new report pressing the case for a replacement of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, which turns 50 this month. Thing is, its recommendations – for a complete realignment to health, not criminalisation and punishment, are ... drugfoundation.org.nz/topics/polic...
Safer drug laws
We need safer drug laws for Aotearoa New Zealand - our new report sets out a pragmatic, evidence-based way forward.
drugfoundation.org.nz
October 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The NZ Drug Foundation has a major new report pressing the case for a replacement of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, which turns 50 this month. Thing is, its recommendations – for a complete realignment to health, not criminalisation and punishment, are ... drugfoundation.org.nz/topics/polic...
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Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
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www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Dropping #TobaccoTax will not reduce #IllicitTrade. Empowering States and Territories to swiftly shut down retailers engaging in illicit tobacco trade is likely to be far more effective. @coralgartner.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
theconversation.com/queensland-l...
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Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?
South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.
theconversation.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Dropping #TobaccoTax will not reduce #IllicitTrade. Empowering States and Territories to swiftly shut down retailers engaging in illicit tobacco trade is likely to be far more effective. @coralgartner.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
theconversation.com/queensland-l...
theconversation.com/queensland-l...
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The Govt wants to cut Health NZ staff working on alcohol harm & end its research & social marketing campaigns. Sixty five organisations have signed an open letter to the PM, calling for alcohol industry to be excluded from policy making.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Govt wants to cut Health NZ staff working on alcohol harm & end its research & social marketing campaigns. Sixty five organisations have signed an open letter to the PM, calling for alcohol industry to be excluded from policy making.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
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Feed that fire and we all own the ashes, including those who fan it. I don't condone what happened to the Rt Hon, but this ahi was accelerated during that occupation.
October 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Feed that fire and we all own the ashes, including those who fan it. I don't condone what happened to the Rt Hon, but this ahi was accelerated during that occupation.
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It was an honor to be part of the Expert Panel that prepared this report for #FCTCCOP11 #tobacco
Available now on COP11 site
Available now on COP11 site
October Editorial: Forward-looking measures to end the tobacco epidemic: the need for specialist civil society support and coordination for Article 2.1 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3
October 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It was an honor to be part of the Expert Panel that prepared this report for #FCTCCOP11 #tobacco
Available now on COP11 site
Available now on COP11 site
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South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.
Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?
theconversation.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:27 AM
South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.
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October Editorial: Forward-looking measures to end the tobacco epidemic: the need for specialist civil society support and coordination for Article 2.1 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
October Editorial: Forward-looking measures to end the tobacco epidemic: the need for specialist civil society support and coordination for Article 2.1 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3
https://bit.ly/3Wqfxf3