New Zealand's Health Minister criticizes focus on non-health issues in McDonald's location review.

New Zealand's Health Minister, Dr. Shane Reti, criticized a health service submission that focused on environmental and traffic concerns related to a proposed McDonald's in Wanaka, rather than public health issues like immunization rates. The National Public Health Service (NPHS) will now review its submission criteria to ensure future inputs address direct health concerns. The move aims to refocus health officials on significant health issues.

November 29, 2024
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