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Howden-Chapman P, Crane J, Keall M, Pierse N, Baker MG, Cunningham C, Amore K, Aspinall C, Bennett J, Bierre S, Boulic M, Chapman R, Chisholm E, Davies C, Fougere G, Fraser B, Fyfe C, Grant L, Grimes A, Halley C, Logan-Riley A, Nathan K, Olin C, Ombler J, O’Sullivan K, Pehi T, Penny G, Phipps R, Plagman M, Randal E, Riggs L, Robson B, Ruru J, Shaw C, Schrader B, Teariki MA, Telfar Barnard L, Tiatia R, Toy-Cronin B, Tupara H, Viggers H, Wall T, Wilkie M, Woodward A, Zhang W. He Kāinga Oranga: reflections on 25 years of measuring the improved health, wellbeing and sustainability of healthier housing. J R Soc N Z 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/03036758.2023.2170427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Philippa Howden-Chapman
- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Research Centre for Hauora & Health, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of the Built Environment, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Tu Kotahi Māori Asthma Trust, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- EMPlan Services Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Building Research Association of New Zealand, Porirua, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Eru Pomare Māori Health Research Centre, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Law, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Stout Research Centre, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Research Centre for Hauora & Health, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Research Centre for Hauora & Health, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- He Kāinga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Abstract
Energy poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand is well-documented, and tertiary students have been identified as an at-risk group. However, there has been very little research on tertiary students’ experiences of energy poverty in New Zealand. This paper used a nationwide online survey to investigate the extent and impact of energy poverty among tertiary students. Furthermore, it aimed to identify disparities between different demographic groups, understand the effects of COVID-19 and evaluate the effectiveness of the support policies available to students. Responses from 522 students were analysed; 85% were under 30 years old, 72% were female, 14% identified as Māori, and 14% reported having long-term disabilities or health concerns. The findings of this study are concerning. Tertiary students in New Zealand are largely living in dwelling conditions that do not meet recommended health standards and exacerbate energy poverty. Energy poverty has adverse effects on their physical and mental health; however, available support is limited or inaccessible. Most significantly, the impact of energy poverty is disproportionally affecting students with long-term disabilities or health concerns as well as students identifying as Māori. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 further strained students experiencing energy poverty and again, disproportionally affected more vulnerable students.
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