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Author: Claire Kaplan

Mānawatia a Matariki – In the News

Mānawatia a Matariki – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 23 June 2022

Tomorrow, Aotearoa New Zealand will officially commemorate Matariki with a public holiday for the first time. The midwinter rise of […]

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Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5  – Expert Reaction

Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 June 2022

US health authorities have given the green light to mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for children under five and will be made […]

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Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction

Pre-departure Covid test dropped for incoming travellers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 June 202216 June 2022

From Monday night, people travelling into New Zealand will no longer be required to test before leaving. The Covid-19 Response […]

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The state of the environment in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction

The state of the environment in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 April 202214 April 2022

A triennial report on the state of the environment has changed the way it reports its findings, drawing more on […]

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NZ moves to the Orange traffic light setting – Expert Reaction

NZ moves to the Orange traffic light setting – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 April 202213 April 2022

Indoor gathering limits and seating requirements will be removed when the country moves to Orange at 11:59pm tonight. The Orange […]

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NZ tops world for melanoma deaths – Expert Reaction

NZ tops world for melanoma deaths – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 March 2022

New Zealand had the highest melanoma death rate in 2020, according to a new study in JAMA Dermatology, which also […]

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The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 30 March 202205 April 2022

New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its […]

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Most vaccine mandates to be lifted – Expert Reaction

Most vaccine mandates to be lifted – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 March 202223 March 2022

Vaccine mandates, pass use, and QR code scanning are being rolled back as New Zealand nears and moves past the […]

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Managing Covid-19 at home – Expert Reaction

Managing Covid-19 at home – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 February 2022

With Phase Two now in effect, health authorities have detailed how most people with Covid will manage their infections at […]

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Self-isolation rules for international travellers – Expert Reaction

Self-isolation rules for international travellers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 February 2022

The Government has released details on how people overseas will be able to travel to New Zealand without a stay […]

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