Online - archive of interviews and press coverage:

• Video puts spotlight on obesity epidemic
  

  • Interview with Professor Jim Mann. Channel 9 Online. Dunedin Television.
    24 August 2011
    http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/video-puts-spotlight-obesity-epidemic

• Results from the FLAME Study (Family Lifestyle, Activity, Movement and Eating)

• The FLAME study is a longitudinal cohort observational study designed to examine factors in early childhood which may contribute to the development of overweight and obesity. Further results of the FLAME study were recently published in the BMJ (view abstract here) and received media attention.

• • 'Lack of sleep for children key factor in obesity'
    30 May 2011
    Article published on the NZ Herald website
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10728878

  • 'Children Who Sleep Less Are More Likely to Be Overweight, Study Finds'
    26 May 2011
    Article published on the Science Daily website
    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526205103.htm

• ENCDOR seminar, in conjunction with the Centre for Translational Research in Chronic Diseases: "Who is Responsible for New Zealand's Waistline?":
  26 July 2010
  This seminar followed on from the 2010 seminar entitled 'Who Cares About New Zealand's Waistline?'. The 2011 seminar webpage and programme are available here

  • 'Prof: old genes drive overeating'
    26 March 2011
    Article in the Otago Daily Times newspaper
    http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/153423/prof-old-genes-drive-overeating

• 'ENCDOR seminar, in conjunction with the Centre for Translational Research in Chronic Diseases and the Prior Policy Centre: "Who Cares About New Zealand's Waistline?" '

  18 October 2010

  This seminar was based on the concept that a range of "Actor Groups" has responsibility for making policy and taking decisions which have an effect on public health. View the seminar webpage and programme details here.

• The seminar received various media coverage:

  • Interview with Professor Jim Mann on 'Breakfast' with Pippa Wetzell, TV One
    18 October 2010
    http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/cares-new-zealand-s-waistline-04-53-video-3838997 (this link takes you directly to the streaming video)

  • 'McDonald's claims major sugar, fat reductions'
    18 October 2010
    Article on Radio New Zealand website (18:42):
    http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/59825/mcdonald's-claims-major-sugar,-fat-reductions
    Link to the news item reported on Checkpoint - Radio New Zealand:
    http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/20101018

  • 'Obesity epidemic boring says expert'
    18 October 2010
    ONE News:
    http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/obesity-epidemic-boring-says-expert-3839790

  • 'New approach called for to tackle obesity'
    18 October 2010
    New Zealand Press Association and TVNZ:
    http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/new-approach-called-tackle-obesity-3838987

  • 'New approach needed to tackle obesity'
    18 October 2010
    http://www.3news.co.nz/New-approach-needed-to-tackleobesity/tabid/420/articleID/181775/Default.aspx

  • 'Who cares about New Zealand's waistline?'
    20 October 2010
    New Zealand Herald:
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10681838

• 'Further results from the Lifestyle Over and Above Drugs in Diabetes (LOADD) study ':
  26 July 2010
  Results from the LOADD study were discussed with Dr Kirsten Coppell and televised on Channel 9 News.
  Helping people with high-risk type 2 diabetes follow a healthier diet significantly improves their blood sugar control beyond what medication can achieve alone. And along with lessening the effects of people's diabetes, the dietary advice is also benefitting people's wallets and waistlines.

  • 'Dietary advice helps diabetics'
    26 July 2010
    Article on Channel 9 News-Online, Dunedin Television:
    http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/dietary-advice-helps-diabetics
    

• 'Lifestyle Over and Above Drugs in Diabetes (LOADD) study results'
  1 - 4 July 2009
  Results from the LOADD study were presented on 1 July 2009 at the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Dunedin and received various media coverage:

  • 'Healthy Eating Contributes In Diabetes Care - Study'
    1 July 2009
    Article from Voxy.co.nz:
    http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/healthy-eating-contributes-diabetes-care-study/5/17395

  • 'Disease treatment: fruit and veges, plus eat less more often'
    4 July 2009
    Otago Daily Times article:
    http://www.odt.co.nz/on-campus/university-otago/64023/disease-treatment-fruit-and-veges-plus-eat-less-more-often

  • 'New evidence lifestyle changes improve diabetes beyond medication'
    1 July 2009
    University of Otago Press Release:
    http://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/2009/01-07-09_press_release.html

• 'Healthy Eating and Training (HEAT) Study results':
  12 May 2009
  Results of the HEAT study were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on 12 May 2009 (view abstract here) and were picked up by international media:

  • 'Nurses effective with weight loss'
    13 May 2009
    Article on Stuff.co.nz:
    http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/2405599/Nurses-effective-with-weight-loss

  • 'Inexpensive face-to-face weight-loss support programs effective'
    11 May 2009
    Article on EurekAlert! (provided by American Association for the Advancement of Science):
    http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-05/cmaj-ifw050509.php

  • 'Nurses good as dieticians in weight control: study'
    12 May 2009
    Reuters India:
    http://in.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idINTRE54B2IS20090512

• 'ENCDR Symposium: "Obesity & Diabetes: are we doing enough?" '
  9 October 2008
  The ENCDR Symposium on the 8th October 2008 featured presentations from researchers around the country and representatives of the Ministry of Health:

  • View symposium web page and programme

  • 'Obesity not sole responsibility of parents'
    Article in Otago Daily Times:
    http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/26378/....ibility-parents

• 'Gym members running for research'
  13 September 2008
  Article in Otago Daily Times:
  http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/22226/gym-members-running-research

• 'Community initiative reduces diabetes risk'
  12 April 2008
  Article in Otago Daily Times:
  http://www.odt.co.nz/campus/university-otago/3243/community-initiative-reduces-diabetes-risk

• 'Ngati and Healthy second prevalence survey results'
  2 - 3 April 2008
  The results of the 2nd prevalence survey of the Ngati & Healthy project were presented at the International Diabetes Foundation congress in Wellington and received media coverage nationwide:

  • 'Maori health scheme claims success'
    Article in New Zealand Herald:
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10501708

  • 'Diabetes "held back" on Coast'
    Article in Gisborne Herald:
    http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/Default.aspx?s=3&s1=2&id=....8e70

  • 'Innovative Ngati Porou Programme Reduces Diabetes Risk Factors'
    University of Otago Press Release:
    http://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/2008/02b-04-08_press_release.html

• 'Fish safe during pregnancy but watch out for mercury levels'
  8 January 2008
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  www.nzherald.co.nz/...c_id=204&objectid=10485725

• World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Second Expert Report:
  1 November 2007
  On 1 November 2007 the WCRF released its Second Expert Report on Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the prevention of Cancer - A Global Perspective. Prof Jim Mann was a member of the Expert Panel behind the report and gave numerous interviews on its publication:

  • Interview with Prof Jim Mann on TV One News: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/1425921

  • Interview with Prof Jim Mann on TV 3 News: http://www.tv3.co.nz/tabid/209/articleID/38248/Default.aspx

  • 'Cancer Society to host launch of report'
    Article on scoop.co.nz:
    www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0711/S00104.htm

  • 'Modern lifestyle contributing to global cancer rates- experts respond'
    Australian Science Media Centre article:
    www.aussmc.org/WCRF_global_cancer_rates.php

  • 'Cancer report angers Aust meat industry'
    ABC Local radio interview:
    www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2007/s2078487.htm

  • 'Obesity, inactivity top cancer cause rankings'
    FOODweek Online Article:
    www.foodweek.com.au/main-features...articleId=1003

  • 'Fighting NZ's Epidemics With Food, Exercise'
    Epoch Times Article:
    https://www.ninecommentaries.com/news/7-11-26/62346.html

• 'Founders of innovative diabetes project to speak'
  7 November 2007
  Article on scoop.co.nz:
  www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0711/S00046.htm

• "Ngati and Healthy" changing the lives of East Coast Maori
  25 October 2007
  Article on Ministry of Health website:
  http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz/moh.nsf/UnidPrint/MH6942?OpenDocument

• 'A1 milk critic no expert - nutritionist'
  11 October 2007
  Article on stuff.co.nz:
  http://www.stuff.co.nz/4233104a11.html

• 'Program helps kids stay at a healthy weight'
  20 September 2007
  Article on Health News by Reuters:
  www.sutterdoc.com/health/healthinfo/reuters....cfm?fx=article&id=38901

• 'Ngati and Healthy'
  July 2007
  Article in Issue 4 of the Healthy Eating, Healthy Action: Oranga Kai, Oranga Pumau Newsletter
  http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/heha-newsletter-issue4#ngati

• 'Dr Rachael Taylor on school tuck shops'
  11 June 2007
  Interview with Dr Rachael Taylor on TV One Breakfast:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/1178637

• 'Regulating unhealthy foods in schools'
  11 June 2007
  Interview with Prof Mann and National MP Katherine Rich on Campbell Live:
  www.tv3.co.nz/.../CampbellLive/...7/cat/97/Default.aspx

• 'Government launches $6m "Feeding our Futures" programme'
  24 May 2007
  New Zealand Herald Article:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/.../story.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10441578

• 'Child obesity focus of research post'
  8 May 2007
  Article on TV One News:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1107145

• 'Otago to research child obesity'
  8 May 2007
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/...story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10438406

• 'Lessons learned from healthier school setting'
  10 March 2007
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/.../story.cfm?c_id=288&objectid=10428086

• 'Bitter pill for vitamin industry'
  28 Feb 2007
  Article on TV One News:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1007431

• 'Diabetes research receives huge funding boost'
  14 December 2006
  Article on Channel 9 News:
  http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/diabetes-research-re....-funding-boost

• 'Whanau Ora Awards winners announced'
  6 November 2006
  Media release:
  http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz/moh.nsf/by+unid/...CD5?Open

• 'Maori Health Providers - Another Great Success Story'
  6 November 2006
  Maori Party Press Release:
  http://www.maoriparty.com/index.php?option=c...0&Itemid=93

• 'Banning Sugary Drinks a Start in Obesity Fight'
  7 July 2006
  Article on scoop.co.nz:
  www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0607/S00034.htm

• 'Government to hold inquiry into obesity'
  23 Feb 2006
  Article on TV One News:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/664731

• 'Diabetes research centre opens'
  12 August 2005
  Interview with Prof Mike Lean on TV One Breakfast:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/603857

• 'Art Auction to Raise Funds for Apple Project'
  1 July 2005
  Article on Channel 9 News:
  http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/...funds-green-apple-project

• 'Children get green light to fight flab'
  26 May 2005
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/diabetes/news/article.cfm?c_id=174&objectid=10127574

• 'Soft drinks blamed for child obesity'
  26 May 2005
  Article on TV One News:
  http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/425826/568121

• 'UN probes sugar industry claims'
  8 October 2004
  Article on BBC News:
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3726510.stm

• 'Sugar industry defends its prime ingredient'
  25 August 2004
  Article on Food Quality News:
  http://www.foodqualitynews.com/...sugar-industry-defends

• 'East Coast diabetes timebomb'
  17 December 2004
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/.../story.cfm?c_id=149&objectid=9003599

• 'Zone diet wins in varsity study'
  30 October 2004
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/.../story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3605474

• 'Early testing could reduce heart attacks and strokes'
  9 December 2003
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/.../story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3538431

• 'Simple steps transform diabetes care'
  November 2003
  Article on Otago Diabetes Project, 2003 Health Innovation Awards Finalist:
  www.healthinnovationawards.co.nz/03profilefinal10.html

• 'Diabetes tests urged for all'
  10 November 2003
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=3533395

• 'Researchers put celebrity low-carb diets to test'
  30 January 2003
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=3098582

• 'South Island schools to fight fat'
  31 July 2002
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=2347170

• 'Researchers single out exercise, diet'
  30 September 2001
  Article in New Zealand Herald:
  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=219543

• 'Overweight children: Measuring risk'
  23 July 2001
  Interview with Dr Rachael Taylor on ABC Radio National:
  http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s333787.htm

In Press - recent media articles and press releases:

'A heavy burden'
June 2011
University of Otago Magazine (Issue 29 - Page 23)

• 'More playground facilities = more physical activity'
  December 2010
  Healthy Food Guide (December issue - Page 12)

'Diabetes research on a roll'
September 2010
Otago Bulletin (Issue 17 - Page 7)

• 'APPLE study puts the bite on childhood weight gains'
  June 2007
  Health Research Council of New Zealand, HRC News June 2007 (Page 14)

• 'Lifestyle Over and Above Drugs in Diabetes (LOADD)'
  March 2007
  Health Research Council of New Zealand, HRC News March 2007 (Page 12)

• 'An APPLE a day'
  He Kitenga 2007 University of Otago Research Highlights (Page 72).
  Also available online (University of Otago website):
  View PDF (172 KB)

• 'A Weighty Problem'
  He Kitenga 2006 University of Otago Research Highlights (Page 20).
  Also available online (University of Otago website):
  View PDF (252 KB)

• '2006 Whanau Ora Awards'
  December 2006
  Article in Nga Kohinga o Ngati Porou, available online via website of Radio Ngati Porou:
  View PDF
  continued at:
  View PDF

• 'The Big Picture'
  New Zealand Listener Cover Story (November 18-24, 2006).
  Text available online at:
  http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3471/
  features/7506/the_big_picture.html

• 'East Coast diabetes project wins supreme health award'
  6 November 2006
  The Gisborne Herald

• 'Battle for research funding red hot'
  11 October 2006
  Otago Daily Times

• 'New Zealand Could Lead "Tide Reversal" in Obesity Epidemic'
  26 September 2006
  University of Otago Media Release:
  View online

• 'New Zealand Health Innovation Awards 2006- Ngati Porou Hauora'
  August 2006
  Article in Nga Kohinga o Ngati Porou, available online via website of Radio Ngati Porou:
  View PDF

• 'Lifestyle Over and Above Drugs in Diabetes (LOADD)'
  Health Research Council of New Zealand, Case Study.
  Also available online at HRC website:
  View PDF (110 KB)

• 'Major health issues tackled by Dunedin researchers'
  27 June 2006
  Health Research Council of New Zealand News Release. Also available online at HRC website:
  View PDF (97 KB)

• 'Gaining research centre crucial for university'
  24 June 2006
  Otago Daily Times

• 'Determining insulin resistance'
  April/May 2006
  Engineering World

• 'Diabetes-related deaths take off. NZ fatality rate far higher than once thought'
  23 April 2006
  Sunday Star Times

• 'Ngati & Healthy Prevalence Survey'
  April 2006
  Article in Nga Kohinga o Ngati Porou, available online via website of Radio Ngati Porou:
  View PDF

• 'World Guru on Obesity visits NPH for 2 days to view Ngati & Healthy Project in Action'
  April 2006
  Article in Nga Kohinga o Ngati Porou, available online via website of Radio Ngati Porou:
  View PDF