Steve Randerson

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Steve Randerson is a public health researcher at Massey University and co-chairs the Rōpū Apārangi Waipiro (alcohol expert panel) of Health Coalition Aotearoa.

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It’s time to shut the alcohol industry out of health policy in Aotearoa

Why should industry groups get inside access during the development of alcohol harm reduction strategy?

By Steve Randerson | 22nd July, 2025