Victoria Egli

Guest writer

Associate professor Victoria Egli is a leading researcher in the field of child health, community health and public health nutrition and a member of Health Coalition Aotearoa’s food policy expert advisory panel.

McDonald’s and Nestle are deeply embedded in children’s sport in New Zealand

The corporatisation of childhood – how unhealthy brands influence New Zealand kids’ lives

Large corporations have the resource to support kids' sports in New Zealand, but it's all in service of training unhealthy consumers.

By Victoria Egli | 14th October, 2025

Smoking ads are banned in New Zealand. Why are junk food ads still allowed?

Smoking ads are banned in New Zealand. Why are junk food ads still allowed?

With a health crisis driven by preventable illnesses, the government can take one big step now.

By Victoria Egli | 11th October, 2024