To tax sugar, or not to tax sugar – that's the debate that’s raged on for years.
More than 100 countries worldwide have taxed sugary drinks, but New Zealand hasn’t made the plunge yet.
As the number of countries making the move to tax sugar increases, so has the data into how well it's worked, or not.
So how do we delve through this information to make an informed decision on what would be best for New Zealand?
Today on The Front Page, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland, Boyd Swinburn, joins us to explore the ongoing debate.
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