Caroline Shaw

Guest writer

Dr Caroline Shaw is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago Wellington. She is an epidemiologist (which is nothing to do with skin diseases) and mainly researches in the area of transport, carbon emissions and health.

Mercury Energy’s discount e-bike policy gave the local industry a kick-start. (Image: Mercruy)

Bikes are the new cars

Four months ago Caroline Shaw bought an e-bike. She explains why they’re the answer to our lethal car culture.

By Caroline Shaw | 20th October, 2019

Eight reasons to slam the door on your car commute, based on the science

Eight reasons to slam the door on your car commute, based on the science

The arguments for ditching your four-wheel addiction are overwhelming, writes public health expert Caroline Shaw

By Caroline Shaw | 14th May, 2018

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How can councils cut the number of people dying early? Be more like Wellington

Can your local council stop you getting heart disease and cancer? Our research into the way people get around New Zealand cities suggests it can, writes Caroline Shaw

By Caroline Shaw | 31st March, 2018