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Month: October 2025

Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction

Committee recommendations on the Gene Tech Bill – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 October 2025

The Gene Technology Bill continues to make its way through Parliament following feedback from the Health Select Committee. The long-awaited […]

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Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction

Big shakeup for NZ’s research funding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 October 202515 October 2025

The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand’s science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research […]

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NZ’s new targets to manage its methane emissions – Expert Reaction

NZ’s new targets to manage its methane emissions – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 October 202513 October 2025

The government will shrink its 2050 methane emissions targets to a lower range of reduction than what’s currently legislated, and it will not […]

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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 10 October 2025

Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]

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New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction

New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 October 202510 October 2025

The Drug Foundation says our current laws are worsening drug addiction, overdose, deaths and criminalisation. Their report released today, Safer […]

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Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A

Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 09 October 2025

Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […]

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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 08 October 2025

Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]

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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction

Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 2025

Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]

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Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A

Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 07 October 2025

The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is due for its third reading in Parliament this week. The Bill extends protections of […]

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