Frequently asked questions, HSC, New Zealand.

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What does the HSC do?
The HSC promotes health and healthy lifestyles to New Zealanders. The main way we do this is through social marketing. Our current focus is on:

	Reducing the incidence and prevalence of smoking.
	Increasing sun safe behaviours.
	Preventing and minimising gambling harm.
	Healthy eating.

Where does the money come from?
The HSC is funded by the New Zealand government through a purchase agreement with the Ministry of Health.

What are you?
The HSC is a New Zealand crown agency that promotes health and encourages healthy lifestyles.

Who’s in charge?
The HSC is currently governed by a board of six people who are appointed by the Minister of Health. Members of the board are:

Hayden Wano (Chairman)
Tracey Bridges of Wellington
Maree Leonard of Marlborough
Tino Pereira of Wellington
Allison Roe of Auckland
Prof Peter Walls of Wellington

Who does what?
Key staff are as follows:

Iain Potter	Chief Executive
Marketing Programme Managers
Marija Vidovich	Manager Smokefree Community
Mere Wilson (Te Atahaunui a Paparangi/Ngati Rangi)	Manager Auahi Kore
Heidi Flaxman	Manager Youth
Wayde Beckman	Manager SunSmart
Michelle Mako	Manager Healthy Eating
Hannah Booth	Manager Problem Gambling
Tane Cassidy (Ngapuhi/Ngati Hine)	Manager Business Development Unit
Sue Walker	Manager Research and Evaluation
Felicity Close	Communications Manager
Debbie Moody	Office Manager
Karyn-Marie Scott	Merchandise
Phone (04) 472 5777 Fax (04) 472 5799 Email merchandise@hsc.org.nz

Last updated: 02/09/08.

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