Associate Professor George Thomson

2024

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Carter, R., Heath, D., Zhang, W., Martinez, E., Robertson, L., … Thomson, G. W., Hoek, J., & Edwards, R. (2024). Assessing cigarette smuggling at a time of border closure to international tourists: Survey of littered packs in New Zealand. Tobacco Control, 33(2), 273-274. doi: 10.1136/tc-2022-057603

2023

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Summers, J. A., Harper, G., & Thomson, G. (2023). The unseen casualties of the First World War: Insights from a randomly selected military sample. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 136(1584), 38-55. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/

Wilson, N., Clement, C., Summers, J. A., Thomson, G., & Harper, G. (2023). Impact of war on veteran life span: Natural experiment involving combat versus non-combat exposed military personnel. BMJ Military Health, 169(6), 505-509. doi: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2021-001991

Journal - Research Other

Kerr, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2023). Cyclone Gabrielle joins list of Aotearoa NZ's 'sudden mass fatality events'. The Briefing, (28 March). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/cyclone-gabrielle-joins-list-aotearoa-nzs-sudden-mass-fatality-events

2022

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Clement, C., Summers, J. A., Thomson, G., & Harper, G. (2022). Differential lifespan impacts on veterans by war exposure in the First World War. BMJ Military Health. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1136/military-2022-002278

Other Research Output

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Summers, J., Baker, M. (2022, September). An official inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic response: It’s time and it’s vital. Public Health Expert blog. Retrieved from https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/pubhealthexpert/an-official-inquiry-into-the-covid-19-pandemic-response-its-time-and-its-vital/

2021

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Gurram, N., Grout, L., & Thomson, G. (2021). A survey of the smokefree status of pedestrian-only spaces in 10 New Zealand local government areas. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1544), 69-80. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2021). Deficient handwashing amenities in public toilets in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: A multi-regional survey. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1538), 18-27. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Jones, A., Teng, A., & Thomson, G. (2021). The epidemiology of attacks on statues: New Zealand as a case study. PLoS ONE, 16(6), e0252567. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252567

Wilson, N., Clement, C., Thomson, G., & Harper, G. (2021). Health impacts for New Zealand military personnel from the South African War of 1899-1902. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1532), 22-43. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Rice, G., Thomson, G., & Baker, M. G. (2021). Remembering past pandemics to ensure we plan for the future: Updated New Zealand survey of memorials to the 1918 influenza pandemic. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1528), 111-114. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Jones, A. C., & Thomson, G. W. (2021). Poor smoke-free status of airports in a country with a smoke-free goal: New Zealand [Brief report]. Tobacco Control, 30, 704-707. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055894

Hoek, J., Edwards, R., Thomson, G. W., Waa, A., & Wilson, N. (2021). Tobacco excise taxes: A health and social justice measure? Tobacco Control, 30(3), 258-259. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055735

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2021, November). Learning from disasters and the subsequent investigations: Aotearoa NZ since 1990. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Historical Association (NZHA) Conference: Ako: Learning from History? [Online].

2020

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2020). Smoke-free cars legislation: It works but New Zealand should still rigorously evaluate its upcoming law. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1520), 106-110. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G. W., Hoek, J., & Marsh, L. (2020). The long-term supply of tobacco and nicotine: Some goals, principles and policy implications. Tobacco Control, 29, 699-702. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055132

Wilson, N., Delany, L., & Thomson, G. W. (2020). Smokefree laws and hospitality settings: An example from New Zealand of a deficient approach [Research letter]. Tobacco Control, 29, 460. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055215

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Wilson, N., Jones, A. C., Teng, A., & Thomson, G. (2020). Attacks on statues associated with social injustice and militarism: New Zealand as a case study. SocArXiv. doi: 10.31235/osf.io/e6agq

Other Research Output

Wilson, N., Summers, J., Thomson, G., Kvalsvig, A., Boyd, M., Baker, M. (2020, June). Five key reasons why NZ should have an official inquiry into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health Expert blog. Retrieved from https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/pubhealthexpert/2020/06/11/five-key-reasons-why-nz-should-have-an-official-inquiry-into-the-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic

2019

Journal - Research Article

Gurram, N., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Hoek, J. (2019). Electronic cigarette online marketing by New Zealand vendors. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1506), 20-33. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Gage, R., Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2019). Shade in playgrounds: Findings from a nationwide survey and implications for urban health policy. Journal of Public Health, 27(5), 669-674. doi: 10.1007/s10389-018-0990-9

Nee-Nee, J., Sutherland, K., Holland, R., Wilson, M., Ackland, S., Bocock, C., Cartmell, A., Earp, J., Grove, C., Hewson, C., Jeffries, W., Keefe, L., Lockyer, J., Patel, S., Quintans, M., Robbie, M., Teape, L., Yang, J., Wilson, N., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2019). Tobacco pack display at hospitality venues after the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging in New Zealand: A field observation study. BMJ Open, 9, e027868. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027868

Thomson, G., Nee-Nee, J., Sutherland, K., Holland, R., Wilson, M., & Wilson, N. (2019). Observed vaping and smoking in outdoor public places: Piloting objective data collection for policies on outdoor vaping. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 43(4), 401-402. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12907

Clement, C., Abeling, S., Deely, J., Teng, A., Thomson, G., Johnston, D., & Wilson, N. (2019). Descriptive epidemiology of New Zealand's highest mortality earthquake: Hawke's Bay in 1931. Scientific Reports, 9, 4914. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-41432-6

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Jones, A. C., Rice, G., & Thomson, G. (2019). Epidemiology of major disasters in New Zealand as revealed by disaster memorials. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1507), 104-107. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2019). Mass shooting in Christchurch and the epidemiology of sudden mass fatality events in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1494), 68-70. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2019). Smokefree signage at railway stations: A survey of 54 stations in 11 local government areas. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1490), 59-61. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Gurtner, M., Gage, R., Thomson, G., Jaine, R., Stanley, J., Smith, M., Barr, M., Chambers, T., & Signal, L. (2019). Are children smoke-free at home? Using wearable cameras to study children's exposure to smoking and smoking paraphernalia in private spaces [Short report]. Child: Care, Health & Development, 45, 306-309. doi: 10.1111/cch.12631

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G. (2019). Learning from disasters: The benefits of changed building regulations between two major earthquakes: The injuries and deaths in 1931 and 2011 New Zealand quakes. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com

Thomson, G. (2019). Communicating simple solutions for trade and investment treaties: Five ways to provide a health framing. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com

Thomson, G. (2019). Disaster memorials for health education on injury and disaster prevention. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com

Thomson, G. (2019). Standardised tobacco retail pricing: How governments can limit tobacco industry power, help smokers and improve health equity. Proceedings of the 23rd International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.iuhpe2019.com

Other Research Output

Wilson, N., Jones, A., Thomson, G. (2019, April).Lessons from Canada for NZ: Carbon, cycling, tobacco, nutrition and cannabis University of Otago Public Health Expert blog. Retrieved from https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/pubhealthexpert/2019/04/08/lessons-from-canada-for-nz-carbon-cycling-tobacco-nutrition-and-cannabis/

2018

Journal - Research Article

Tinawi, G., Gray, T., Knight, T., Glass, C., Domanski, N., Wilson, N., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2018). Highly deficient alcohol health warning labels in a high-income country with a voluntary system. Drug & Alcohol Review, 37(5), 616-626. doi: 10.1111/dar.12814

Gage, R., Wilson, N., Signal, L., Barr, M., Reeder, A., & Thomson, G. (2018). Using Google Earth to assess shade for sun protection in urban recreation spaces: Methods and results. Journal of Health Communication, 43, 1061-1068. doi: 10.1007/s10900-018-0522-0

Crosbie, E., & Thomson, G. (2018). Regulatory chills: Tobacco industry legal threats and the politics of tobacco standardised packaging in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1473), 25-41. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Crosbie, E., Thomson, G., Freeman, B., & Bialous, S. (2018). Advancing progressive health policy to reduce NCDs amidst international commercial opposition: Tobacco standardised packaging in Australia. Global Public Health, 13(12), 1753-1766. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2018.1443485

Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2018). Surveying all public drinking water fountains in a city: Outdoor field observations and Google Street View. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42(1), 83-85. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12730

Signal, L. N., Bowers, S. G., Edwards, R., Gifford, H., Hudson, S., Jenkin, G. L. S., Lanumata, T. S., Russell, M. L., Thomson, G., & Walton, M. D. (2018). Process, pitfalls and profits: Lessons from interviewing New Zealand policy-makers. Health Promotion International, 33(2), 187-194. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daw065

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Summers, J. A., Harper, G., Horrocks, J., & Roberts, E. (2018). The health impacts of the First World War on New Zealand: A summary and a remaining research agenda. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42(6), 516-518. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12837

Witt, M., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2018). The Smokefree 2025 goal: An opportunity for the new government. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1477), 123-125. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Delany, L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2018). International trade and investment law: A new framework for public health and the common good [Debate]. BMC Public Health, 18, 602. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5486-6

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2018). Playground drinking fountains in 17 local government areas: Survey methods and results. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1469), 69-74. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Pearson, A. L., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2018). Actual and potential use of Google Street View for studying tobacco issues: A brief review. Tobacco Control, 27(3), 339-340. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-053723

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hogg, S. L., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2018). Achieving an end to government tobacco tax revenues: Another challenge for the tobacco endgame? Tobacco Induced Diseases, 16(Suppl. 1), A29. doi: 10.18332/tid/84176

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G. (2018, November). Population level cessation help and the importance of smokefree life for quitting. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Summers, J.A., Harper, G., Roberts, E. (2018, October). The health impacts of the First World War for NZ: A review. Public Health Expert blog. Retrieved from https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/pubhealthexpert/the-health-impacts-of-the-first-world-war-for-nz-a-review/

2017

Chapter in Book - Research

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2017). Global tobacco industry. In S. R. Quah & W. Cockerham (Eds.), The International encyclopedia of public health (Vol. 3). (2nd ed.) (pp. 292-300). Oxford, UK: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-803678-5.00463-X

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Ferguson, C., Rice, G., Baker, M. G., Schrader, B., Clement, C., & Thomson, G. (2017). Remembering the 1918 influenza pandemic: National suvey of memorials and scope for enhancing educational value around pandemic preparedness. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1465), 53-70. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2017). Smokefree signage at New Zealand racecourses and sports facilities with outdoor stands. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1464), 80-86. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Lowrie, C., Pearson, A. L., & Thomson, G. (2017). Inequities in coverage of smokefree space policies within the United States. BMC Public Health, 17, 456. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4385-6

Wilson, N., Morales, A., Guy, N., & Thomson, G. (2017). Marked decline of sudden mass fatality events in New Zealand 1900 to 2015: The basic epidemiology. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41(3), 275-279. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12652

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2017). Surveying all outdoor smokefree signage in contrasting suburbs: Methods and results. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 28(3), 264-265. doi: 10.1071/HE16079

Jaine, R., Edwards, R., Ball, J., Sim, D., Thomson, G., & Beaglehole, R. (2017). Overwhelming support for smokefree cars that are carrying children: Is the Government listening? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1465), 104-106. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2017). Local and regional smokefree and tobacco-free action in New Zealand:Highlights and directions. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1462), 89-100. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2017). Smokefree signage at children's playgrounds: Field observations and comparisons with Google Street View [Short report]. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 15, 37. doi: 10.1186/s12971-017-0143-x

Wilson, N., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2017). Should e-cigarette use be included in indoor smoking bans? Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 95, 540-541. doi: 10.2471/blt.16.186536

Thomson, G., Martin, J., Gifford, H., Parata, K., & Wilson, N. (2017). A case study of smokefree outdoor policy options for a city. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 41(4), 448-449. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12665

Swinburn, B., Vandevijvere, S., on behalf of submitting health professors, including Hornblow, A., Taylor, B., Drummond, B., Murdoch, D., Mangin, D., Sarfati, D., Sellman, D., Sopoaga, F., Thomson, G., Abel, G., Hoek, J., Connor, J., Krebs, J., Mann, J., McCall, J., Broughton, J., Toop, L., Signal, L., Beckert, L., Farella, M., Baker, M., Keall, M., Skeaff, M., Thomson, M., Wilson, N., Chandler, N., Priest, P., Brunton, P., Crampton, P., Gendall, P., Howden-Chapman, P., Taylor, R., Edwards, R., Gauld, R., McGee, R., Mulder, R., Derrett, S., Hales, S., Pullon, S., & Blakely, T. (2017). Proposed new industry code on unhealthy food marketing to children and young people: Will it make a difference? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1450), 94-101. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G. (2017). New Zealand: New nicotine product regulation. Tobacco Control, 26(6), 615. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054087

Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Waa, A. (2017). New Zealand: Bold plan for a smoke-free future. Tobacco Control, 26(6), 615. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054087

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G., Delany, L., & Gage, R. (2017). The international tax regime as a health determinant: Promoting health through fair international taxation. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference. 74. Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/phanz17

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2017). Health promotion opportunities: Smokefree signage at sports facilities and racecourses with outdoor stands. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference. 72. Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/phanz17

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Gage, R. (2017). Healthy playgrounds: Simple methods to gather data for monitoring health risks and for advocacy. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference. 73. Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/phanz17

Wilson, N., Pearson, A., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2017). Actual and potential use of google street view for studying tobacco issues: A review. Proceedings of the 23rd Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 291-292). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/

Gifford, H., Thomson, G., Martin, J., Parata, K., & Wilson, N. (2017). Issues and options for progress towards a smokefree city: A case study for smokefree outdoor policies. Proceedings of the 23rd Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 233). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/

Edwards, R., Healey, B., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2017). Politicians' references to New Zealand's smokefree 2025 goal: A barometer of political will. Proceedings of the 23rd Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 215). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Delany, L., & Thomson, G. (2017, October). Policy feature: International taxation as a health determinant. Workshop presentation at the Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association (PHA) Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thornley, L., Edwards, R., Waa, A., & Thomson, G. (2017). Achieving smokefree Aotearoa by 2025: Engagement with stakeholders: Summary report. Commissioned by the Quit Group Trust. Wellington, New Zealand. 30p.

Waa, A., Edwards, R., Thornley, L., & Thomson, G. (2017). Achieving smokefree Aotearoa by 2025: Monitoring and evaluation plan. Commissioned by the Quit Group Trust. Wellington, New Zealand. 51p.

Edwards, R., Thornley, L., Thomson, G., & Waa, A. (2017). Smokefree Aotearoa 2025: Progress report. Commissioned by the Quit Group Trust. Wellington, New Zealand. 35p.

Thornley, L., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Waa, A. (2017). Evidence and feasibility review: Summary report. Commissioned by The Quit Group Trust. Wellington, New Zealand. 52p.

Thornley, L., Edwards, R., Waa, A., & Thomson, G. (2017). Achieving smokefree Aotearoa by 2025. Commissioned by the Quit Group Trust. Wellington, New Zealand. 51p.

2016

Journal - Research Article

Clews, C., Brajkovich-Payne, R., Dwight, E., Fauzul, A. A., Burton, M., Carleton, O., Cook, J., Deroles, C., Faulkner, R., Furniss, M., Herewini, A., Huband, D., Jones, N., Kim, C. W., Stanley, J., Li, A., Wilson, N., Lu, J., & Thomson, G. (2016). Alcohol in urban streetscapes: A comparison of the use of Google Street View and on-street observation. BMC Public Health, 16(1), 442. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3115-9

Journal - Research Other

Delany, L., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2016). Key design features of a new smokefree law to help achieve the Smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand 2025 goal. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1439), 68-76. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2016). Survey of smokefree signage at playgrounds: The potential value of comparisons with dog control signage. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40(4), 395. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12540

Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., & Jaine, R. (2016). Could New Zealand's law on "new psychoactive substances" provide lessons for achieving the Smokefree 2050 goal? New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1432), 94-96. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Ball, J., Edwards, R., Waa, A., Bradbrook, S. K., Gifford, H., Cunningham, C., Hoek, J., Blakely, T., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Taylor, S. (2016). Is the NZ Government responding adequately to the Māori Affairs Select Committee's 2010 recommendations on tobacco control? A brief review. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1428), 93-97. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Oliver, J., & Thomson, G. (2016). Ten years of a national law covering smoke-free school grounds: A brief review. Tobacco Control, 25(1), 122. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-052127

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., Jaine, R., & Wilson, N. (2016). The world's first regulated legal market for psychoactive substances: Relevance to tobacco control? Proceedings of the 22nd Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 163). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/?page=AnnualMtg

Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Collins, D. (2016). Attitudes to outdoor smokefree policies in the USA and Canada. Proceedings of the 22nd Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 161-162). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/?page=AnnualMtg

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Gurtner, M., & Jaine, R. (2016, October). Researching smoking and tobacco in the real world: Three different methods. Verbal presentation at the ASPIRE Workshop, Wellington, New Zealand.

Thomson, G. (2016, October). Smokefree sign observation and other real world research. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Delany, L. (2016, August). The ethics of tobacco tax revenue: The case for dedicating tobacco tax revenue to tobacco control. Verbal presentation at the 30th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care: Ethics and Social Determinants of Health, Zagreb, Croatia.

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Delany, L. (2016, August). The ethics of smokefree policies for outdoor public places. Verbal presentation at the 30th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care: Ethics and Social Determinants of Health, Zagreb, Croatia.

Delany, L., & Thomson, G. (2016, August). International economic law: A health determinant in need of action for global justice. Verbal presentation at the 30th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care: Ethics and Social Determinants of Health, Zagreb, Croatia.

2015

Chapter in Book - Research

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2015). The global tobacco industry. In M. J. Caplan (Ed.), Reference module in biomedical sciences. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.03201-3

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Blaschke, P., Thomson, G., Nghiem, N., & Horrocks, J. (2015). Public health aspects of feral deer, goats and pigs in New Zealand: A review to inform eradication decisions. New Zealand Geographer, 71(3), 177-188. doi: 10.1111/nzg.12086

Ivory, V. C., Blakely, T., Richardson, K., Thomson, G., & Carter, K. (2015). Do changes in neighborhood and household levels of smoking and deprivation result in changes in individual smoking behavior? A large-scale longitudinal study of New Zealand adults. American Journal of Epidemiology, 182(5), 431-440. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwv097

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Collins, D., & Edwards, R. (2015). Attitudes to smoke-free outdoor regulations in the USA and Canada: A review of 89 surveys. Tobacco Control, 25(5), 506-516. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052426

Healey, B., Hoek, J., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Taylor, S., & Edwards, R. (2015). Youth exposure to in-vehicle second-hand smoke and their smoking behaviours: Trends and associations in repeated national surveys (2006-2012). Tobacco Control, 24(2), 146-152. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-051124

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., Blakely, T., van der Deen, F. S., Caldwell, B., & Crane, J. (2015). Potential new regulatory options for e-cigarettes in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1425). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2015). Suboptimal smokefree signage at some hospitals: Field observations and the use of Google Street View. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1415). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Beaglehole, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Cunningham, C. (2015). Realignment of tobacco control services: Will it be sufficient to achieve the nation's Smokefree 2025 Goal? New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1413). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2015). The potential of Google Street View for studying smokefree signage. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 39(3), 295-296. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12361

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Delany, L., Curtis, H., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Wilson, N. (2015). A new smokefree act: What's needed for a real smokefree Aotearoa 2025. Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference. (pp. 60-61). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/PHA15/

Delany, L., & Thomson, G. (2015). Health in international trade and investment agreements: Designing international law that works to prevent non-communicable disease. Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference. (pp. 42-43). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/PHA15/

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Delany, L. (2015). Taming the monsters: The need for strengthened international health law to constrain the multi-national tobacco industry. Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference. (pp. 32). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/PHA15/

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2015). Smokefree outdoor hospitality settings: A crucial location for quitting. Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference. (pp. 29). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/PHA15/

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2015). Signs of life: Smokefree signs at schools and hospitals. Proceedings of the Public Health Association Conference. (pp. 11). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com/event/PHA15/

2014

Journal - Research Article

Martin, N., McHugh, H., Murtagh, J., Oliver-Rose, C., Panesar, D., Pengelly, H., Rieper, S., Schofield, H., Singh, V., Speed, A., Strachan, R., Tapsell, T. K., Trafford, S., van Ryn, S., Ward, E., Whiting, R., Wilson-van Duin, M., Wu, Z., Purdie, G., van der Deen, F. S., Thomson, G., Pearson, A. L., & Wilson, N. (2014). Observational study of the visibility of branded tobacco packaging and smoking at outdoor bars/cafés in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1404). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., Oliver, J., & Wilson, N. (2014). Trends in smoking in vehicles at a local community-level in New Zealand: Wainuiomata 2005–2013. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1397). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Jaine, R., Russell, M., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2014). New Zealand tobacco retailers’ attitudes to selling tobacco, point-of-sale display bans and other tobacco control measures: A qualitative analysis. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1396). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Collinson, L., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2014). Violent deaths of media workers associated with conflict in Iraq, 2003-2012. PeerJ, 2, e390. doi: 10.7717/peerj.390

Chan, J., Burnett, T., Baillie, R., Blomfield, S., Cameron-Christie, P., Dickson, J., Fleischl, W., Gandhi, S., Gordon, K., Heo, J., Kesy, A., Kao, A. Y., Kenny, C., Knight, A., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2014). Smoking in outdoor areas of bars and cafés: Large differences between midday and evening prevalences. Drugs: Education, Prevention, & Policy, 21(6), 484-488. doi: 10.3109/09687637.2014.917273

Pearson, A. L., Nutsford, D., & Thomson, G. (2014). Measuring visual exposure to smoking behaviours: A viewshed analysis of smoking at outdoor bars and cafés across a capital city's downtown area. BMC Public Health, 14(1), 300. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-300

Wilson, N., Oliver, J., & Thomson, G. (2014). Smoking close to others and butt littering at bus stops: Pilot observational study. PeerJ, 2, e272. doi: 10.7717/peerj.272

Duignan, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2014). "Good intentions, but inadequate practices": Sun protection in early childhood centres: A qualitative study from New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1389). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2014). The First World War: 10 artworks illustrating some key health impacts. Medicine, Conflict & Survival, 30(4), 301-308. doi: 10.1080/13623699.2014.963969

Kelly, A., Tavite, S., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Should New Zealand do more to help other Pacific nations become smokefree by 2025? The case of Tokelau as a potential example. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1398). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2014). Smokefree 2025: Patterns and trends in references to the smokefree goal in political speeches and press releases. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1398). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Oliver, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Measurement of cigarette butt litter accumulation within city bus shelters. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1395). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Oliver, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Public attitudes to new smokefree outdoor places policies in New Zealand: An analysis of 217 online comments. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1392). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Oliver, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Quantifying smoking behaviour, cigarette butt disposal and rates of butt accumulation in public transportation settings: Novel approaches to inform smokefree policies. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 287). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme

Blaschke, P., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Nghiem, N., & Horrocks, J. (2014). Public health issues around feral game animals in New Zealand: A review to inform eradication considerations. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 225-226). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme

Kelly, A., Tavite, S., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Prospects for advancing tobacco control in Tokelau. Proceedings of the New Zealand Population Health Congress: Connecting Communities, Policy and Science. (pp. 71). Retrieved from http://www.pophealthcongress.org.nz/nzphc14/programme/programme

Gray, R. J., Hoek, J. A., Edwards, R., Thomson, G. W., Gifford, H., & Erick, S. (2014). Exploring an oxymoron: Do young adults make an "informed choice" about smoking? Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 20th Annual Meeting. (pp. 42). SRNT. Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/conferences/past/index.cfm

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Oliver, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2014). Public attitudes to new smokefree outdoor places policies: An analysis of 217 New Zealand online comments. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health, University of Otago. 13p. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/otago067456.pdf

Other Research Output

Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., van der Deen, F. S., Cleghorn, C. & Blakely, T. (2014). Possible strategic approaches to achieve the NZ Government's Smokefree 2025 goal. The Briefing, (19 November). Retrieved from https://www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/possible-strategic-approaches-achieve-nz-governments-smokefree-2025-goal

2013

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Summers, J. A., Baker, M. G., Thomson, G., & Harper, G. (2013). Fatal injury epidemiology among the New Zealand military forces in the First World War. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1385). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Thomson, G. W., Edwards, R., & Blakely, T. (2013). Potential advantages and disadvantages of an endgame strategy: A 'sinking lid' on tobacco supply. Tobacco Control, 22(Suppl. 1), i18-i21. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050791

Patel, V., Nowostawski, M., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Medlin, H. (2013). Developing a smartphone 'app' for public health research: The example of measuring observed smoking in vehicles. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 67, 446-452. doi: 10.1136/jech-2012-201774

Thomson, G., Russell, M., Jenkin, G., Patel, V., & Wilson, N. (2013). Informing outdoor smokefree policy: Methods for measuring the proportion of people smoking in outdoor public areas. Health & Place, 20, 19-24. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.11.006

Walton, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2013). Public policy to promote healthy nutrition in schools: Views of policymakers. Health Education Journal, 72(3), 283-291. doi: 10.1177/0017896912442950

McCool, J., Hoek, J., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Gifford, H. (2013). Crossing the smoking divide for young adults: Expressions of stigma and identity among smokers and nonsmokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 15(2), 552-556. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nts136

Patel, V., Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2013). Cigarette butt littering in city streets: A new methodology for studying and results. Tobacco Control, 22, 59-62. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050529

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Peace, J., Weerasekera, D., Thomson, G. W., & Gifford, H. (2013). Support for a tobacco endgame and increased regulation of the tobacco industry among New Zealand smokers: Results from a National Survey. Tobacco Control, 22, e86-e93. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050324

Patel, V., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2013). Attitudes of business people to proposed smokefree shopping streets. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 15(1), 287-290. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nts115

Patel, V., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2013). Objective measurement of area differences in 'private' smoking behaviour: Observing smoking in vehicles. Tobacco Control, 22, 130-135. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050119

Journal - Research Other

Vega, S., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2013). Survey of smoking areas at bars in central Wellington City: Scope for further hazard reduction? New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1387). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Marshall, A., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Peace, J. (2013). Missed tobacco tax revenue from ‘foreign’ packs in New Zealand: Results from a discarded pack collection study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1386). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Starkey, N., & Charlton, S. (2013). Persisting mobile phone use while driving and possible solutions for New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1384). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2013). Updating New Zealand's national smokefree law to reduce anomalies and improve health protection. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1384). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2013). Additional evidence for concern about the quality of public toilets in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1379). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2013). Neglecting the basics? Survey of water and soap availability in council-operated public toilets in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1376). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Maubach, N. (2013). Switch to large pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs. BMJ, 346, f2084. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2084

Healey, B., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Hoek, J., & Taylor, S. (2013). The important persisting problem of smoking in cars with children: New data from a multi-year national survey of young people. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1369). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Healey, B., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Hoek, J., & Taylor, S. (2013). Second-hand smoke exposure in cars in New Zealand: Repeated national survey data. Proceedings of the 10th Asia Pacific Association for the Control of Tobacco (APACT) Conference: Ending the Tobacco Epidemic: Protecting and Keeping Healthy Lives. (pp. 28). APACT. [Abstract]

Thomson, G., Pearson, A., Nutsford, D., Jayasinghe, S., Wilson, N., & Group C Medical Students. (2013). The visibility of smoking outside bars and cafés: New methodology and results. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: A Smokefree Oceania: Getting There Together. Retrieved from http://www.smokefreeoceania.org.nz/

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2013). Smoking denormalisation: What can we do now? Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: A Smokefree Oceania: Getting There Together. Retrieved from http://www.smokefreeoceania.org.nz/

Thomson, G., Ivory, V., Blakely, T., Richardson, K., & Carter, K. (2013). Do changes in neighbourhood and household levels of smoking result in changes in smoking behaviour? Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: A Smokefree Oceania: Getting There Together. Retrieved from http://www.smokefreeoceania.org.nz/

Edwards, R., Marshall, A., Thomson, G., Peace, J., & Wilson, N. (2013). How are tobacco companies preparing for plain packaging? A survey of discarded tobacco packaging in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: A Smokefree Oceania: Getting There Together. Retrieved from http://www.smokefreeoceania.org.nz/

Edwards, R., Marshall, A., Thomson, G., Peace, J., & Wilson, N. (2013). Impact of foreign tobacco carried into New Zealand and the 2025 smokefree goal: Evidence from a discarded pack collection study. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: A Smokefree Oceania: Getting There Together. Retrieved from http://www.smokefreeoceania.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Edwards, R., Healey, B., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Hoek, J., & Taylor, S. (2013, August). Secondhand smoke exposure in cars and homes is associated with susceptibility to smoking in 14-15 year old children: Repeated national survey data. Poster session presented at the 10th Asia Pacific Association for the Control of Tobacco (APACT) Conference: Ending the Tobacco Epidemic: Protecting and Keeping Healthy Lives, Chiba, Japan.

Healey, B., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2013, August). Monitoring political discourse around end-game goals: Using automated textual analysis to enable an on-going overview for tobacco control. Poster session presented at the 10th Asia Pacific Association for the Control of Tobacco (APACT) Conference: Ending the Tobacco Epidemic: Protecting and Keeping Healthy Lives, Chiba, Japan.

2012

Chapter in Book - Research

Gifford, H., & Thomson, G. (2012). Smoke free environments for children: The relationship between schools and wider smoke free environments. In J. A. O'Dea (Ed.), Current Issues and controversies in school and community health, sport and physical education. (pp. 157-166). Nova.

Journal - Research Article

Edwards, R., Peace, J., Russell, M., Gifford, H., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2012). Qualitative exploration of public and smoker understanding of, and reactions to, an endgame solution to the tobacco epidemic. BMC Public Health, 12, 782. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-782

Thomson, G., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Blakely, T. (2012). What are the elements of the tobacco endgame? Tobacco Control, 21(2), 293-295. doi: 10.1136/tc.2010.040881

Patel, V., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2012). Smoking increases air pollution levels in city streets: Observational and fine particulate data. Health & Place, 18(5), 1202-1205. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.05.005

Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Gifford, H., Pirikahu, G., McCool, J., Pene, G., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2012). Tobacco branding, plain packaging, pictorial warnings, and symbolic consumption. Qualitative Health Research, 22(5), 630-639. doi: 10.1177/1049732311431070

Edwards, R., Peace, J., Stanley, J., Atkinson, J., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2012). Setting a good example? Changes in smoking prevalence among key occupational groups in New Zealand: Evidence from the 1981 and 2006 censuses. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 14(3), 329-337. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntr218

Jenkin, G., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2012). Nutrition policy in whose interests? A New Zealand case study. Public Health Nutrition, 15(8), 1483-1488. doi: 10.1017/s1368980011003028

Hoek, J., Vaudrey, R., Gendall, P., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2012). Tobacco retail displays: A comparison of industry arguments and retailers' experiences. Tobacco Control, 21(5), 497-501. doi: 10.1136/tc.2011.043687

Journal - Research Other

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2012). What is tobacco tax for: Reveune or health? New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1362). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Russell, M., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2012). Health and nuisance impacts from outdoor smoking on public transport users: Data from Auckland and Wellington. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1360). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2012). Outpouring of public support for wider smokefree area policies in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1359). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., Blakely, T., & Edwards, R. (2012). Fifty years since the Royal College Report: More action needed to achieve the "Smokefree New Zealand by 2025" goal. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1351). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Gifford, H. (2012). Smokefree cars to protect children and denormalise smoking: A mini-review of New Zealand literature. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1355). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Patel, V., Wilson, N., Collinson, L., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2012). Tobacco smoke pollution associated with Irish pubs in New Zealand: Fine particulate (PM_2.5) air sampling. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1356). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Crane, J., Caldwell, B., Ditchburn, M., Vega, S., Thomson, G., & Hoek, J. (2012). No smoking here (please). New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1356). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Collinson, L., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Thornley, S. (2012). New Zealand's smokefree prison policy appears to be working well: One year on. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1357). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Edwards, R., Peace, J., Hoek, J., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Marsh, L. (2012). Majority support among the public, youth and smokers for retail-level controls to help end tobacco use in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1357). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2012). Legislation is better than education in achieving smoke-free vehicles for children. BMJ, 344, e1420. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1420

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Hoek, J., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2012). Making a case to dispel smoke. Otago Daily Times, (20 February).

Thomson, G., & Maubach, N. (2012). New Zealand: War against plain packs [Comment]. Tobacco Control, 21(6), 524-525. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050779

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Hoek, J. (2012). Pro-tobacco content in social media: The devil does not have all the best tunes. Journal of Adolescent Health, 50(4), 319-320. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.02.002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Gendall, P., Hoek, J., McCool, J., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Gifford, H. (2012). Tobacco brand personalities: Packaging and policy implications. In M. E. Drumwright, G. R. Henderson & J. D. Williams (Eds.), Proceedings of the Marketing and Public Policy Conference: Confluence of Marketing, Public Policy, and Social Justice: Changes, Challenges and Charges (Vol. 22). (pp. 137-138). Chicago, IL: American Marketing Association. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G. (2012). The future for smokefree outdoors: Brisbane City and Queensland; California. Proceedings of the Smokefree Outdoors Forum. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago026293.html#presentations

Hoek, J., & Thomson, G. (2012). Public opinion on outdoor smokefree places. Proceedings of the Smokefree Outdoors Forum. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago026293.html#presentations

Thomson, G., & Kimura, S. (2012). Background to smokefree outdoor policies: When, where, why in NZ and overseas. Proceedings of the Smokefree Outdoors Forum. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago026293.html#presentations

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2012). Lessons for tobacco endgame from past NZ successes with hazard elimination. Proceedings of the Tobacco-Free Aotearoa Conference. Retrieved from http://smokefree.org.nz/conference-presentations

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2012). What are the most plausible tobacco endgame strategies for achieving the government's Smokefree 2025 goal? Proceedings of the Tobacco-Free Aotearoa Conference. Retrieved from http://smokefree.org.nz/conference-presentations

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Gendall, P., Hoek, J., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Gifford, H., & McCool, J. (2012, March). Young adults' interpretation of tobacco brands: Evidence for plain packaging. Poster session presented at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH): Towards a Tobacco-free World: Planning Globally, Acting Locally, Singapore.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G. (2012, March). Large socio-economic differences in observed smoking and tobacco smoke pollution exposure in vehicles. Verbal presentation at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH): Towards a Tobacco-free World: Planning Globally, Acting Locally, Singapore.

Thomson, G. (2012, March). Smokefree streets: Business people think there will be little financial impact. Verbal presentation at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH): Towards a Tobacco-free World: Planning Globally, Acting Locally, Singapore.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Patel, V., Nowostawski, M., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Medlin, H. (2012). Developing a free open-source smartphone application for studying tobacco use in the field (observing smoking in vehicles). Wellington, New Zealand: Asthma Foundation. 15p. Retrieved from http://asthmafoundation.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Research-Thomson.pdf

2011

Journal - Research Article

Austin, S., & Thomson, G. (2011). ‘Getting rid of tobacco...that's the key': Strong feelings of Pacific policymakers in New Zealand about tobacco, and smoking around children. Pacific Health Dialog, 17(1), 99-106.

Edwards, R., Russell, M., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Gifford, H. (2011). Daring to dream: Reactions to tobacco endgame ideas among policy-makers, media and public health practitioners. BMC Public Health, 11, 580. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-580

Jenkin, G. L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2011). Framing obesity: The framing contest between industry and public health at the New Zealand inquiry into obesity. Obesity Reviews, 12(12), 1022-1030. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00918.x

Gendall, P., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., Pene, G., Gifford, H., … McCool, J. (2011). Young adults' interpretations of tobacco brands: Implications for tobacco control. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 13(10), 911-918. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntr094

Hudson, S., & Thomson, G. (2011). Policymakers and the example of smoking to children: A qualitative study. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 9, 1. doi: 10.1186/1617-9625-9-1

Parry, R., Prior, B., Sykes, A. J., Tay, J.-L., Walsh, B., Wright, N., Pearce, K., Richmond, G., Robertson, A., Roselan, J., Shum, P. Y., Taylor, G., Thachanamurthy, P., Zheng, T. T., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2011). Smokefree streets: A pilot study of methods to inform policy. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 13(5), 389-394. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntq250

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., & Edwards, R. (2011). Strong smoker interest in 'setting an example to children' by quitting: National survey data. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 35(1), 81-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00638.x

Wilson, H., & Thomson, G. (2011). 'Balancing acts': The politics and processes of smokefree area policymaking in a small state. Health Policy, 101(1), 79-86. doi: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.08.017

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2011). End-of-term brief review of the New Zealand Government’s actions on five major health risk factors [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1344). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1344/4918/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2011). Preventing NCDs through nutritional change is not as complex as it may seem [Letter]. BMJ, 343, d6117. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d6117

Wilson, N., Sloane, K., Imlach Gunasekara, F., & Thomson, G. (2011). Portrayal of tobacco in televised music videos: Content analysis and trends [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1343). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1343/4890/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Blakely, T. (2011). Use of pricing and tax interventions for protecting health: Potential relevance for New Zealand of recent international developments [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1342). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1342/4871/content.pdf

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2011). New Zealand: Smoke-free by 2025? Tobacco Control, 20(4), 255. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050067

Wilson, N., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2011). Plain packaging for tobacco in New Zealand: Local evidence and arguments [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1338). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1338/4771/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Imlach Gunasekara, F., & Thomson, G. (2011). The benefits and harms of alcohol use in New Zealand: What politicians might consider [Viewpoint]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1336). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1336/4706/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2011). Good smokefree law compliance in rural pubs in New Zealand: Results from fine particulate (PM_2.5) air sampling [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1332). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1332/4620/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Blakely, T., Hoek, J., Gifford, H., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2011). The Government's Goal for a Smokefree New Zealand by 2025: More decisions, and more detail, are urgently needed [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1331). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1331/4601/content.pdf

White, J., & Thomson, G. (2011). Health claims on food labels: Is there cause for concern? [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1328). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1328/4517/content.pdf

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2011). Celebrating 20 years of the Smoke-free Environments Act, and the next steps to end the tobacco epidemic [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1328). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1328/4518/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2011). Plain truth about tobacco packs. Dominion Post, (25 August).

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Parry, R. (2011). Smokefree NZ a way to go yet. Dominion Post, (16 February).

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Blakely, T. (2011). Conceiving of the end of tobacco use. European Journal of Public Health, 21(Suppl. 1), (pp. 29-30). doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckr119

Thomson, G., & Patel, V. (2011). Objective measurements of large socio-economic differences of child second-hand smoke exposure: Observed smoking in vehicles. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference: Burying the Habit: Moving to a Tobacco Free Future. (pp. 66). Retrieved from http://oceaniatc2011.org/

Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Gifford, H., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Pirikahu, G., Pene, G., & McCool, J. (2011). Young adults' perceptions of tobacco branding and plain packaging. In E. Howlett, J. Kozup & J. Kees (Eds.), Proceedings of the Marketing and Public Policy Conference: Emerging Concerns in an Increasingly Interconnected World. 21, (pp. 50-51). American Marketing Association. [Abstract]

Bishop, F., Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2011). A new oxymoron? Smoking as an "informed choice". In E. Howlett, J. Kozup & J. Kees (Eds.), Proceedings of the Marketing and Public Policy Conference: Emerging Concerns in an Increasingly Interconnected World. 21, (pp. 48-49). American Marketing Association. [Abstract]

2010

Journal - Research Article

Rouch, G., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Hudson, S., Edwards, R., Gifford, H., & Lanumata, T. (2010). Public, private and personal: Qualitative research on policymaker's opinions on smokefree interventions to protect children in 'private' spaces. BMC Public Health, 10, 797. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-797

Gifford, H., Parata, K., & Thomson, G. (2010). Māori challenges and crown responsibilities: Māori policymaker ideas on smokefree policy options. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1326). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1326/4443/content.pdf

Hoek, J., Wilson, N., Allen, M., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Li, J. (2010). Lessons from New Zealand's introduction of pictorial health warnings on tobacco packaging. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 88(11), 861-866. doi: 10.2471/BLT.10.076695

Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., Blakely, T., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Gifford, H. (2010). What is behind smoker support for new smokefree areas? National survey data. BMC Public Health, 10, 498. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-498

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Blakely, T., & Edwards, R. (2010). Ending appreciable tobacco use in a nation: Using a sinking lid on supply. Tobacco Control, 19(5), 431-435. doi: 10.1136/tc.2010.036681

Elkin, L., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2010). Connecting world youth with tobacco brands: YouTube and the internet policy vacuum on Web 2.0. Tobacco Control, 19, 361-366. doi: 10.1136/tc.2010.035949

Blakely, T., Carter, K., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Woodward, A., Thomson, G., & Sarfati, D. (2010). If nobody smoked tobacco in New Zealand from 2020 onwards, what effect would this have on ethnic inequalities in life expectancy? New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1320). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1320/4264/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Hudson, S., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2010). A qualitative case study of policy maker views about the protection of children from smoking in cars. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 12(9), 970-977. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntq124

Hoek, J., Gifford, H., Pirikahu, G., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2010). How do tobacco retail displays affect cessation attempts? Findings from a qualitative study. Tobacco Control, 19(4), 334-337. doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.031203

Walton, M., Waiti, J., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). Identifying barriers to promoting healthy nutrition in New Zealand primary schools. Health Education Journal, 69(1), 84-94. doi: 10.1177/0017896910363152

Thornley, L., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). Does industry regulation of food advertising protect child rights? Critical Public Health, 20(1), 25-33. doi: 10.1080/09581590802566461

Halkett, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). Getting an outdoor smokefree policy: The case of Kapiti Coast District Council. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1308). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1308/3941/content.pdf

Lanumata, T., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2010). Pacific solutions to reducing smoking around Pacific children in New Zealand: A qualitative study of Pacific policymaker views. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1308). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1308/3945/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Devlin, M., & Gifford, H. (2010). Characteristics of smoker support for increasing a dedicated tobacco tax: National survey data from New Zealand. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 12(2), 168-173. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntp178

Journal - Research Other

Blakely, T., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., & Gifford, H. (2010). The Māori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry and the road to a smokefree Aotearoa [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1326). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1326/4448/content.pdf

White, J., Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2010). Front-of-pack nutrition labelling: Where to now? [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1324). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1324/4395/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Weerasekera, D., Gifford, H., & Hoek, J. (2010). High and increased support by Māori and non-Māori smokers for a ban on point-of-sale tobacco displays: National survey data [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1317). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1317/4197/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Weerasekera, D., & Talemaitoga, A. (2010). High support for a tobacco endgame by Pacific peoples who smoke: National survey data [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1316). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1316/4174/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Hoek, J., Peace, J., Gifford, H., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2010). Marketing tobacco to New Zealand women: 8 ways to reflect on ″World No Tobacco Day″ [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1315). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1315/4141/content.pdf

Elkin, L., & Thomson, G. (2010). The extent of YouTube videos with smoking and smokefree words [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1311). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1311/4042/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Blakely, T., & Edwards, R. (2010). A new opportunity to eliminate policy incoherence in tobacco control in New Zealand [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1311). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1311/4044/content.pdf

Thomson, G., O'Dea, D., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2010). Government paralysis? Stable tobacco prices mean preventable deaths and disease persist, along with health inequalities in New Zealand [Viewpoint]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1308). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1308/3949/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2010). Kiwi support for the end of tobacco sales: New Zealand governments lag behind public support for advanced tobacco control policies [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1308). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1308/3957/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Hansen, S., Hoek, J., Sutton, R., & Thomson, G. (2010). Tobacco control haiku [Special Communication]. Tobacco Control, 19(4), 348. doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.033993

Thomson, G. W., & Russell, M. (2010). Public health haiku [Aphorism]. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 64(1), 9. doi: 10.1136/jech.2009.100743

Thomson, G., & Wilson, H. (2010). Policymakers overlook children who sit in smoke-filled cars. New Zealand Herald, 22 April. Retrieved from http://www.nzherald.co.nz

Wilson, H., & Thomson, G. (2010). The messy realities of smokefree policymaking to protect children. Dominion Post, 23 April, B7.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Wilson, N. (2010). Defining and estimating ″Informed choice″: A model for testing the tobacco industry's claims. In R. Russell-Bennett & S. Rundle-Thiele (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Nonprofit & Social Marketing (INSM) Conference: Connecting Thought and Action. (pp. 87-91). Brisbane, Australia: Faculty of Business, Queensland University of Technology. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hoek, J., McCool, J., Gendall, P., Gifford, H., Pirikahu, G., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Pene, G. (2010). If 1P=10³W, what does B=0 mean? In P. Ballantine & J. Finsterwalder (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference: Doing More with Less. Christchurch, New Zealand: Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://anzmac2010.org/proceedings/papers.html

Lanumata, T., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2010). Pacific solutions to reducing smoking around Pacific children in New Zealand. Respiratory Educators Conference: Cough, Cough, Coughing: All Ages, Many Causes. Retrieved from http://www.asthmanz.co.nz/presentations_2010.php

2009

Journal - Research Article

Walton, M., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2009). Household economic resources as a determinant of childhood nutrition: Policy responses for New Zealand. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 36, 194-207.

Wilson, N., Blakely, T., Edwards, R., Weerasekera, D., & Thomson, G. (2009). Support by New Zealand smokers for new types of smokefree areas: National survey data. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1303). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1303/3802/content.pdf

Lanumata, T., & Thomson, G. (2009). Unequal risks, unmet needs: The tobacco burden for Pacific peoples in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1303). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1303/3795/content.pdf

Hyslop, B., & Thomson, G. (2009). Smokefree outdoor areas without the smoke-police: The New Zealand local authority experience. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1303). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1303/3797/content.pdf

Tapp, D., & Thomson, G. (2009). Smokefree cars in New Zealand: Rapid research among stakeholders on attitudes and future directions. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1303). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1303/3799/content.pdf

Peace, J., Wilson, N., Hoek, J., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2009). Survey of descriptors on cigarette packs: Still misleading consumers? New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1303). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1303/3801/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Peace, J. (2009). Estimating missed government tax revenue from foreign tobacco: Survey of discarded cigarette packs. Tobacco Control, 18(5), 416-418. doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.031278

Wilson, N., Peace, J., Li, J., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Stanley, J., & Thomson, G. (2009). Distribution of new graphic warning labels: Are tobacco companies following regulations? Tobacco Induced Diseases, 5(1), 14. doi: 10.1186/1617-9625-5-14

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2009). Public attitudes to laws for smoke-free private vehicles: A brief review. Tobacco Control, 18(4), 256-261. doi: 10.1136/tc.2008.027672

Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., Peace, J., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Devlin, M. (2009). Misperceptions of 'Light' cigarettes abound: National survey data. BMC Public Health, 9, 126. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-126

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Edwards, R. (2009). At the frontier of tobacco control: A brief review of public attitudes toward smoke-free outdoor places. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 11(6), 584-590. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntp046

Edwards, R., Gifford, H., Waa, A., Glover, M., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2009). Beneficial impacts of a national smokefree environments law on an indigenous population: A multifaceted evaluation. International Journal for Equity in Health, 8. doi: 10.1186/1475-9276-8-12

Journal - Research Other

Thomson, G., Weerasekera, D., & Wilson, N. (2009). New Zealand smokers' attitudes to smokefree cars containing preschool children: Very high support across all sociodemographic groups [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1300). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1300/3739/content.pdf

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Weerasekera, D., & Blakely, T. (2009). Majority support by Māori and non-Māori smokers for many aspects of increased tobacco control regulation: National survey data [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1307). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1307/3931/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., & Edwards, R. (2009). Most smokers support smokefree council-owned playgrounds: National survey data [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1291). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1291/3523/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Young, D., Weerasekera, D., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Glover, M. (2009). The importance of tobacco prices to roll-your-own (RYO) smokers (national survey data): Higher tax needed on RYO [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1305). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1305/3864/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Weerasekera, D., Blakely, T., Edwards, R., Peace, J., … Gifford, H. (2009). Smoker misperceptions around tobacco: National survey data of particular relevance to protecting Māori health [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1306). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1306/3897/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2009). What's new in tobacco tax research for New Zealand and is it time for a tax hike now? [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1293). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1293/3574/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Edwards, R., Pirvu, A., Harris, R., Meffan, N., Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Thomson, G., & Newcombe, R. (2009). Estimating support for smokefree outdoor spaces. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control: Reducing Inequality through Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://www.oceaniatc2009.org/

Thomson, G., Fudakowski, Z., & Edwards, R. (2009). Framing public health: The rise of negative descriptors. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association Annual Conference: Research & Values: The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice. (pp. 54). Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Delany, L., Hudson, S., & Edwards, R. (2009). Smokefree policy change before proof? Community action versus 'expert judgements'. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association Annual Conference: Research & Values: The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice. (pp. 22). Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html

Edwards, R., Russell, M., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2009). Daring to dream: The endgame for tobacco supply in New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Public Health Association Annual Conference: Research & Values: The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice. (pp. 80). Retrieved from http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Tapp, D. (2009). Smokefree private cars: Attitudes and arguments. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=215

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., & Hoek, J. (2009). Robust systems needed for dealing with deceptive tobacco branding. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=685

Edwards, R., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2009). At the frontier of smokefree policies: A review of public attitudes to smokefree parks, beaches and sports grounds. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=426

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Weerasekera, D., & Bullen, C. (2009). Smokers want government action: Most smokers support more tobacco regulation, more smokefree policies and a dedicated tobacco tax: National survey data from New Zealand. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=855

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., Thomson, G., & Peace, J. (2009). Most smokers support having fire-safe cigarettes: National survey data from New Zealand. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=857

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Stanley, J., & Atkinson, J. (2009). Setting a good example? Changes in smoking prevalence among key occupational groups from New Zealand census data. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=894

Li, J., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2009). Do smokers exhibit avoidance behaviours to new graphic health warnings? An observational study. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Retrieved from http://www.14wctoh.org/abstract/abs_detail.asp?AbstractID=389

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., & Easther, S. (2009, November). Mutton flaps in paradise: New Zealand trade affecting the health of Pacific Islanders. Verbal presentation at the 2nd Otago International Health Research Network Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2008

Chapter in Book - Research

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2008). The tobacco industry. In K. Heggenhougen & S. Quah (Eds.), International encyclopedia of public health (Vol. 6). (pp. 331-337). San Diego, USA: Academic Press.

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Crane, J. (2008). Rethinking the regulatory framework for tobacco control in New Zealand. In A. Ghose (Ed.), Impact of government policies on marketing strategies. (pp. 179-188). Hyderabad, India: Icfai University Press.

Journal - Research Article

McCool, J. P., Freeman, B., Thomson, G., & Paul, S. (2008). Public and media responses to the first tobacco litigation trial in New Zealand (Pou versus BAT). Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 34, 152-162.

Wilson, N., Maher, A., Thomson, G., & Keall, M. (2008). Vehicle emissions and consumer information in car advertisements. Environmental Health, 7(14). doi: 10.1186/1476-069X-7-14

Tay, S., & Thomson, G. (2008). What Wellington region city councillors think of smokefree outdoor places. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1276). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1276/3121/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2008). Use of four major tobacco control interventions in New Zealand: A review. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1276). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1276/3122/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Bushell, L., Al Matar, W., Ball, B., Chiu, J., Culliford, N., Gately, C., Gibson, K., Hudson, J., Hunt, P., Rangamuwa, K., Tapp, D., Wickramaratne, H., & Young, V. (2008). Butt lengths differ by area deprivation level: A field study to explore intensive smoking. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 10(5), 927-931. doi: 10.1080/14622200802027222

Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Waa, A., Bullen, C., O'Dea, D., Gifford, H., … Woodward, A. (2008). After the smoke has cleared: Evaluation of the impact of a new national smoke-free law in New Zealand. Tobacco Control, 17(1), e2. doi: 10.1136/tc.2007.020347

Riddick, L., Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Purdie, G. (2008). Killing the canary: The international epidemiology of the homicide of media workers. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 62(8), 682-688. doi: 10.1136/jech.2007.062794

Thomson, G., Hoek, J., Edwards, R., & Gifford, H. (2008). Evidence and arguments on tobacco retail displays: Marketing an addictive drug to children? New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1276). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1276/3120/content.pdf

Quedley, M., Ng, B., Sapre, N., Blakiston, M., Crawford, A., Devadas, R., McLaren, H., Anand, S., Tipu, M., Dayal, V., Chandrasiri, S., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2008). In sight, in mind: Retailer compliance with legislation on limiting retail tobacco displays. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 10(8), 1347-1354. doi: 10.1080/14622200802238860

Journal - Research Other

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., & Woodward, A. (2008). Should smoking in outside public spaces be banned? Yes. BMJ, 337, a2806. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a2806

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2008). Tobacco control in New Zealand: Top marks for new smoking cessation guidelines, must try harder elsewhere [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1276). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1276/3112/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Edwards, R., & Weerasekera, D. (2008). Most New Zealand smokers support having fire-safe cigarettes: National survey data [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1286). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1286/3394/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Hoek, J. (2008). A call to reduce harm from tobacco pack marketing and bolster consumer health protection in New Zealand [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1284). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1284/3326/content.pdf

Stevenson, A.-M., Bradshaw, R., Cook, J., Cunningham, R., Riddick, L., Miller, R., Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2008). Majority of smokers and non-smokers in favour of smokefree parks in New Zealand [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1274). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1274/3083/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Peace, J., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2008). Recent changes in cigarette packaging in New Zealand may continue to mislead smokers [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1268). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1268/2908/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Weerasekera, D., & Edwards, R. (2008). Ninety-six percent of New Zealand smokers support smokefree cars containing preschool children [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1285). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1285/3358/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Hoek, J., Gifford, H., Pirikahu, G., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2008). Smokers' and former smokers' responses to tobacco retail displays. In S. Jones (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Nonprofit and Social Marketing Conference. Wollongong, Australia: Centre for Health Initiatives, University of Wollongong. Retrieved from http://ro.uow.edu.au/insm08/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & ITC Project (NZ arm). (2008). Butt lengths differ by area deprivation level: A field study to explore intensive smoking. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 14th Annual Meeting. (pp. 128). SRNT. Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/meeting/2008/pdf/2008_SRNT_Proceedings.pdf

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., Riddick, L., Wilson, N., & Purdie, G. (2008, July). Killing the canary. Verbal presentation at the Population Health Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

Thomson, G., Edwards, R., Hoek, J., & Gifford, H. (2008, July). Retailer arguments and attitudes about tobacco display bans. Verbal presentation at the Population Health Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

Thomson, G., & Tay, S. (2008, July). What city councillors think of outdoor smoke free policies. Verbal presentation at the Population Health Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Hoek, J., Gifford, H., & Pirikahu, G. (2008). The attitudes and knowledge of retail sector staff to selling tobacco products. Cancer Society of New Zealand and ASH New Zealand. 28p.

Hoek, J., Gifford, H., Pirikahu, G., Edwards, R., & Thomson, G. (2008). Effects of tobacco retail displays on ex-smokers and lapsed quitters. Cancer Society of New Zealand and ASH New Zealand.

2007

Journal - Research Article

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2007). The use and misuse of health research by parliamentary politicians during the development of a national smokefree law. Australia & New Zealand Health Policy, 4(24). Retrieved from http://www.anzhealthpolicy.com/content/4/1/24

Wilson, N., Sertsou, G., Edwards, R., Thomson, G., Grigg, M., & Li, J. (2007). A new national smokefree law increased calls to a national quitline. BMC Public Health, 7, 75. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-7-75

Hudson, S., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2007). A pilot qualitative study of New Zealand policymakers' knowledge of, and attitudes to, the tobacco industry. Australia & New Zealand Health Policy, 4(17). Retrieved from http://www.anzhealthpolicy.com/content/4/1/17

Wilson, N., Maher, A., Thomson, G., & Keall, M. (2007). Smooth handling: The lack of safety-related consumer information in car advertisements. Injury Prevention, 13, 304-306. doi: 10.1136/ip.2007.016402

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2007). Lessons from Hong Kong and other countries for outdoor smokefree areas in New Zealand [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1257). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1257/2624/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2007). Increase in violent deaths of Iraqi journalists since the 2003 invasion [Letter to the editor]. Medicine, Conflict & Survival, 23(2), 145-146.

Wilson, N., Peace, J., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2007). The prevalence of misleading tobacco descriptors in the New Zealand tobacco market [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1252). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1252/2497/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Jenkin, G. (2007). More evidence for action on New Zealand's obesogenic school environment and food pricing [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1248). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1248/2397/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2007). Talking health, doing harm: New Zealand Government investment in industries that kill [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1250). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1250/2452/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2007). Persisting loopholes in New Zealand's smokefree law on tobacco marketing [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1256). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1256/2597/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Edwards, R., Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. W. (2007). Smokefree policies: Where to next for New Zealand? Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Thomson, G. W., Wilson, N., Edwards, R., Gifford, H., & O'Dea, D. (2007). What are the steps needed to get tobacco tax revenue used for tobacco control in New Zealand? Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Edwards, R., Gifford, H., Wilson, N., Thomson, G. W., Waa, A., & Glover, M. (2007). Impact of a new national smokefree law on Māori and low-income New Zealanders. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2007). What can research on butts tell us? Smoking in smokefree areas. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Wilson, N., Bullen, C., & Thomson, G. W. (2007). Is the New Zealand Quitline and NRT distribution programme appropriately resourced? Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

McCool, J., Freeman, B., Thomson, G. W., & Paul, S. (2007). Public and media responses to the first tobacco litigation trial in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Thomson, G. W., & Milne, K. (2007). Reactions of the hospitality sector to smokefree bars. Proceedings of the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. Retrieved from http://otcc.confex.com/otcc/otcc07/techprogram/MEETING.HTM

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G. (2007, July). Do smokers have a right for quitting support? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Public Health Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Thomson, G., Edwards, R., Hudson, S., Hoek, J., & Gifford, H. (2007). Out of sight: Evidence on the tobacco retail environment in New Zealand and overseas. The Cancer Society of New Zealand and ASH New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health, University of Otago. 53p.

Peace, J., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2007). Colouring of cigarette packs in New Zealand, does it mislead consumers? Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health, University of Otago.

2006

Journal - Research Article

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2006). One year of smokefree bars and restaurants in New Zealand: Impacts and responses. BMC Public Health, 6, 64. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-64

Maher, A., Wilson, N., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2006). Patterns of sports sponsorship by gambling, alcohol and food companies: An Internet survey. BMC Public Health, 6, 95. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-95

Martin, J., George, R., Andrews, K., Barr, P., Bicknell, D., Insull, E., Knox, C., Liu, J., Naqshband, M., Romeril, K., Wong, D., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2006). Observed smoking in cars: A method and differences by socioeconomic area. Tobacco Control, 15, 409-411. doi: 10.1136/tc.2006.015974

Gale, J., Fry, B., Smith, T., Okawa, K., Chakrabarti, A., Ah-Yen, D., Yi, J., Townsend, S., Carroll, R., Stockwell, A., Sievwright, A., Dew, K., & Thomson, G. (2006). Smoking in film in New Zealand: Measuring risk exposure. BMC Public Health, 6, 243. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-6-243

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2006). Population level policy options for increasing the prevalence of smokefree homes. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 60, 298-304.

Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2006). Marketing fat and sugar to children on New Zealand television. Preventive Medicine, 42, 96-101.

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2006). Hazardous and beneficial nutritional messages in 858 televised food advertisements during children's viewing hours [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1233). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1233/1967/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Howden-Chapman, P., & Signal, L. (2006). Regulations should ban the sale of cigarette pack covers of health warnings [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1243). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1243/2251/content.pdf

Hudson, S., Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2006). Policymakers' ignorance of New Zealand Government investment in tobacco companies [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1243). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1243/2269/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2006). Cigarette pack covers (of health warnings) and the public good [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1247). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1247/2371/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Watts, C., Signal, L., & Thomson, G. (2006). Acting upstream to control the obesity epidemic in New Zealand [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1231). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1231/1914/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2006). The logic of comparing international terrorism with other causes of injury [Letter]. Injury Prevention, 12, 272. doi: 10.1136/ip.2006.012971

Thomson, G. (2006). Tobacco industry fears of the World Conference of Tobacco or Health [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1231). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1231/1921/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Edwards, R. (2006). Should New Zealand's Commerce Commission act on cigarette brand name deception? [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1244). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1244/2295/content.pdf

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Edwards, R., Bullen, C., O'Dea, D., Gifford, H., Glover, M., Laugesen, M., Thomson, G., Waa, A., Wilson, N., & Woodward, A. (2006). After the smoke has cleared: Evaluation of the impact of a New Smokefree Law. Ministry of Health. Wellington, New Zealand. 157p.

2005

Journal - Research Article

Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2005). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies limit these associations? Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, (26), 186-204.

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). Deaths from international terrorism compared with road crash deaths in OECD countries. Injury Prevention, 11, 332-333. doi: 10.1136/ip.2005.008979

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2005). Implementation failures in the use of two New Zealand laws to control the tobacco industry: 1989-2005. Australia & New Zealand Health Policy, 2, 32. doi: 10.1186/1743-8462-2-32

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2005). Policy lessons from comparing mortality from two global forces: International terrorism and tobacco. Globalization & Health, 1(18), 1-15. Retrieved from http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/content/1/1/18

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005). Directly eroding tobacco industry power as a tobacco control strategy: Lessons for New Zealand? New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1223). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1223/1683/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). Tobacco taxation and public health: Ethical problems, policy responses. Social Science & Medicine, 61, 649-659.

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). The epidemiology of international terrorism involving fatal outcomes in developed countries (1994-2003). European Journal of Epidemiology, 20, 375-381.

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2005). Smoky homes: A review of the exposure and effects of secondhand smoke in New Zealand homes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1213). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1213/1404/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Crane, J. (2005). Rethinking the regulatory framework for tobacco control in New Zealand [Viewpoint]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1213). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1213/1405/content.pdf

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2005). Attitudes to, and knowledge of, secondhand smoke in New Zealand homes and cars. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1213). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1213/1407/content.pdf

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). Tobacco tax as health protecting policy: A brief review of the New Zealand evidence [Review article]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1213). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1213/1403/content.pdf

Journal - Research Other

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005). Screening for Ministerial appointments? Systems failure in Peter Dunne′s appointment as a New Zealand Revenue and Associate Health Minister [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1226). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1226/1765/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Rice, G., Thomson, G., & Baker, M. (2005). Re-evaluating a local public health control measure used in New Zealand for the pandemic influenza of 1918 [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1224). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1224/1714/content.pdf

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Grigg, M., & Afzal, R. (2005). New smoke-free environments legislation stimulates calls to a national Quitline [Letter]. Tobacco Control, 14(4), 287-288. Retrieved from http://www.tc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/4/287

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005). Spending decisions for tobacco-related disease treatment and tobacco control: An example and a solution [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1210). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1210/1337/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G. (2005). Deaths from second-hand smoke. PHA News, VII(2), 9.

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). [Reply to the letter Epidemiology of international terrorism incomplete] [Letter]. European Journal of Epidemiology, 20, 735-736.

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). Politicians and tobacco control in New Zealand: A brief three-year audit [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1221). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1221/1645/content.pdf

Thomson, G. (2005). New Zealand: Return of tobacco man. Tobacco Control, 14(3), 149. Retrieved from http://www.tc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/3/149

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2005). USA: Injuries in the smoking room when a nuclear sub crashes [News analysis]. Tobacco Control, 14(4), 221. Retrieved from http://www.tc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/4/221

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Crampton, P., & Rochford, T. (2005). The New Zealand Government's 2005 Budget: Missed opportunities for significant public health progress [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1216). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1216/1511/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G. (2005). Through the looking glass with BAT. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 68-69). Retrieved from http://www.tobaccocontrol2005.com

Thomson, G., Bolland, A., Tan, D., & Pierse, N. (2005). Smoking and secondhand smoke in shared accommodation for young adults. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 69). Retrieved from http://www.tobaccocontrol2005.com

Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2005). Associations between NZ universities and the tobacco industry. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 60). [Abstract]

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005). The implementation of tobacco-related laws: Lessons from two case studies. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 61). [Abstract]

Wilson, N., Grigg, M., Afzal, R., & Thomson, G. (2005). Does smokefree environments legislation encourage smokers to call Quitline? The New Zealand experience. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 33). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005, July). The implementation of public policies for controlling unhealthy industries. Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Grigg, M., Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Afzal, R. (2005, November). Smokefree environments legislation and calls to a Quitline: The New Zealand experience. Verbal presentation at the 3rd Australian Tobacco Control Conference, Sydney, Australia.

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2005, July). Policy slippage in controlling a hazardous industry: Two case studies. Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association Conference: Making the links for public health / Te whakawhanaungatanga i ngā hua a te ora, Wellington, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Wilson, N., Signal, L., Nicholls, S., & Thomson, G. (2005). Food advertising content and trends on New Zealand television in chidren's viewing hours. Commissioned by Obesity Action Coalition, Ministry of Health. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 21p.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Thomson, G. (2005). Trust us we're socially responible: The truth behind British American tobacco NZ's corporate social responsibility reports. Action on Smoking and Health. Auckland, New Zealand. 54p.

Other Research Output

Thomson, G. (August, 2005). Policy frameworks and options for tobacco in NZ [Invited]. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Heart Foundation Seminar, Wellington, New Zealand. [Invited Presentation].

Thomson, G. (2005) Tobacco smoke pollution in homes: The relevance for health protection officers. In Health Protection Forum. Wellington: Mercure Hotel. [Invited Presentation].

2004

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Mansoor, O. (2004). Print media response to SARS in New Zealand. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 10(8), 1461-1464.

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., Tobias, M., & Blakely, T. (2004). How much downside? Quantifying the relative harm from tobacco taxation. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 58, 451-454.

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2004). The decline of smoking in British portraiture. Tobacco Control, 13, 3-5.

Journal - Research Other

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2004). Fear of the unknown: Press coverage of bar owners' fears about smokefree bars [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1204). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1204/1131/content.pdf

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2004). Public attitudes about tobacco smoke in workplaces: The importance of workers' rights in survey questions [Letter]. Tobacco Control, 13, 206-208.

Thomson, G. (2004). New Zealand: Hospitality trade's ″mindset″problem. Tobacco Control, 13(4), 324-325.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G. (2004). Best investment for tobacco control in New Zealand. PHA News, VII(4), 5-6.

Wilson, N., Mansoor, O., & Thomson, G. (2004). Key arguments for increasing New Zealand's health development assistance in the Pacific [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1191). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1191/831/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2004). Best evidence for tobacco control: A brief review. Proceedings of the National Smokefree Conference: Tobacco Control - the Evidence. Retrieved from http://www.healthsponsorship.co.nz/NSConf2004/conf_docs/Wilson_Thomson.doc

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2004). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies protect the public interest? Proceedings of the Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference. (pp. 70). [Abstract]

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2004). Directly eroding tobacco industry power as a tobacco control strategy. Proceedings of the Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference. (pp. 67). [Abstract]

Thomson, G. (2004). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies protect the public interest? Proceedings of the National Smokefree Conference. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomson, G., & Signal, L. (2004, June/July). Associations between universities and the tobacco industry: What institutional policies protect the public interest? Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association Annual Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2004, June/July). Directly eroding tobacco industry power as a tobacco control strategy: Three examples. Verbal presentation at the Public Health Association Annual Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thomson, G. (2004). The access and use of tobacco industry documents by New Zealand readers. Commissioned by ASH New Zealand. Wellington School of Medicine, University of Otago. 28p.

Other Research Output

Thomson, G., Wilson, N., Crane, J., Blakely, T., and Crampton, P. (2004) Comment of the consultation document: Review of the Smoke-free Environments Regulations 1999: Submission to Ministry of Health. [Government Submission].

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Thomson, G. (2004). A divided state: Bureaucratic and corporate influences on tobacco control policy-making in New Zealand during 1984-2001 (PhD). University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand. 418p.

2003

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wilson, N., Thomson, G., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2003). Supporting smoking cessation in pregnancy: Action is urgently needed [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1173). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1173/415/content.pdf

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2003). Last chance to fix the holes in proposed legislation for smoke-free environments [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1172). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1172/409/content.pdf

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thomson, G. W. (2003). Confronting the tobacco industry. Commissioned by New Zealand Ministry of Health. Wellington School of Medicine. 33p.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Thomson, G. (2003). Focusing on the tobacco industry. New Zealand NGOs. 39p.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Thomson, G. W., Wilson, N. A., O'Dea, D., Reid, P. J., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2002). Tobacco spending and children in low income households. Tobacco Control, 11, 372-375. doi: 10.1136/tc.11.4.372

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2002). Still dying from second-hand smoke at work: A brief review of the evidence for smoke-free workplaces in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1165). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/115-1165/240/

Thomson, G., O'Dea, D. J., Reid, P., & Howden-Chapman, P. L. (2002). Tobacco spending in children in low-income households. Tobacco Control, 11, 372-375.

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., Hodgen, E., Mills, J., & Thomson, G. (2002). Events of 11 September 2001 significantly reduced calls to the New Zealand Quitline [Letter to the editor]. Tobacco Control, 11, 280.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Wilson, N., Hodgen, E., Mills, J., Wilson, G., Field, A., & Thomson, G. (2002). Journal article on smoking and blindness prompts significantly more calls to the Quitline [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115, 199-200. Christchurch: NZMA.

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2002). Public support of tobacco taxation [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1157), U73. NZ Medical Association. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/ 115-1157/73

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2002). The tobacco industry in New Zealand: A case study of the behaviour of multinational Companies. Commissioned by Public Health Monograph Series No.6. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health. 102p.

2001

Chapter in Book - Research

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (2001). Tobacco control policy. In P. Davis & T. Ashton (Eds.), Health and public policy in New Zealand. (pp. 237-254). Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

Journal - Research Article

Jones, S., Love, C. M., Thomson, G. W., Green, R., & Howden-Chapman, P. L. (2001). Second-hand smoke at work: The exposure perceptions and attitudes of bar and restaurant workers to environmental tobacco smoke. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25(1), 90-93.

Thomson, G. W., & Gauld, R. D. C. (2001). Finding the unseen, listening to the unheard: Using primary sources for research in the New Zealand health sector. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 17, 183-199.

Journal - Research Other

Wilson, N., & Thomson, G. (2001). Pacific peoples killed by New Zealand tobacco industry exports [Letter to the editor]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114(1125), 49-50.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thomson, G. (2001). A smokefree agency: How to fund and run a continuously effective New Zealand tobacco control programme. Public Health Association News, 1(4), 1-2.

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2001). [Reply to letter to the editor Tobacco and taking responsibility]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114, 271.

Thomson, G. W. (2001). A smoke free agency. Public Health Association News, 4, 2-8.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Thomson, G. (2001). Hospitality industry knowledge and attitudes on second hand smoke. Proceedings of the First National Tobacco Control Conference. (pp. 87). [Abstract]

Thomson, G., O'Dea, D., Wilson, N., Reid, P., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2001). Some financial impacts of tobacco use on child poverty in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Health Services and Policy Research Conference. (pp. 43-44). [Abstract]

Thomson, G. (2001). Using tobacco industry internal documents to aid the evaluation of tobacco control policy. Proceedings of the New Zealand Political Studies Association Conference. (pp. 35). Palmerston North, New Zealand: Massey University. [Abstract]

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thomson, G. W. (2001). The Attitudes and Knowledge about Second-hand Smoke of the Staff and Owners of Bar and Eating Places. Commissioned by Auckland Division of the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Auckland. 57p.

Thomson, G. W. (2001). Smokefree Bars and Restaurants: Material for New Zealand Health Advocates. Commissioned by Auckland Division of the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Auckland. 72p.

Thomson, G. W. (2001). The attitudes and knowledge about second hand smoke of Maori bar and eating places staff and owners. Commissioned by Auckland Division of the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Auckland. 31p.

Thomson, G. W. (2001). Second-hand Smoke Arguments and Experience in Australia. Commissioned by Auckland Division of the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Auckland. 30p.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Thomson, G. (2001). The attitudes and knowledge about second hand smoke of Maori bar and eating places staff and owners. ASH, ATAK and the Smokefree Coalition. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 31p.

Thomson, G. (2001). British American Tobacco (BAT) documents from the Guildford depository. ASH. 18p.

Thomson, G. (2001). Smokefree bars and restaurants: Material for New Zealand health advocates. ASH, ATAK and the Smokefree Coalition. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 72p.

Thomson, G. (2001). Second hand smoke arguments and experience in Australia: The relevance of the Australian experience for New Zealand health advocates. ASH, ATAK and the Smokefree Coalition. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 30p.

Thomson, G. (2001). The attitudes and knowledge about second hand smoke of the staff and owners of bar and eating places. ASH, ATAK and the Smokefree Coalition. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 57p.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Thomson, G., & Wilson, N. (2000). Tobacco tax and Maori and low-income families [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113, 197.

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. A. (2000). Lost in the smoke: Tobacco control in New Zealand during the 1990s [Viewpoint]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(1107), 124-126.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Thomson, G. W., O'Dea, D. J., Wilson, N. C., Reid, P., & Howden-Chapman, P. L. (2000). The Effects of Tobacco Tax Increases on Maori and Low-income Families. Commissioned by Department of Public Health, Wellington School of Medicine. Dunedin: University of Otago. 69p.

Wilson, N. C., & Thomson, G. W. (2000). The Impact on Maori and Low-income Families: Whanau of Tobacco Tax Increases: A Brief Review. Commissioned by Smokefree Coalition / Apararangi Tautoko Auahi Kore. 46p.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Thomson, G., O'Dea, D., Wilson, N., Reid, P., & Howden-Chapman, P. (2000). The financial effects of tobacco tax increases on Maori and low-income households. Smokefree Coalition and Aparangi Tautoko Auahi Kore. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health, WSM, University of Otago. 6p.

Thomson, G. (2000). Arguments by commercial interests against smokefree legislation. Smokefree Coalition and ASH New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Public Health, WSM, University of Otago. 17p.

1999

Journal - Research Article

Wilson, N. C., & Thomson, G. W. (1999). Content analysis and publication outcomes of projects by public health medicine registrars. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 23, 541-542.

Thomson, G. W., & Wilson, N. (1999). Tobacco control in New Zealand from 1945 to 1961. New Zealand Medical Journal, 112, 101-103.