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NZ First to launch 15-point health policy campaign

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC · How we work

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NZ First leader Winston Peters will launch a 15-point health policy in the election campaign.
The policy calls for research into intravenous Vitamin C as a health intervention.
It proposes soil-health incentives and nutrition education from schools through medical training.
NZ First will require written informed consent and launch a review of dietary guidelines.
NZ First plans to add health coaches to cut GP burnout and remove Pharmac and Medsafe barriers.

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Story summary

NZ First leader Winston Peters will launch a 15-point health policy in the election campaign.
The policy calls for research into intravenous Vitamin C as a health intervention.
It proposes soil-health incentives and nutrition education from schools through medical training.
NZ First will require written informed consent and launch a review of dietary guidelines.
NZ First plans to add health coaches to cut GP burnout and remove Pharmac and Medsafe barriers.