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Author: Claire Kaplan

Pfizer vaccine available for some under-5s – Expert Reaction

Pfizer vaccine available for some under-5s – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 February 2023

Children aged between six months and four years can now access a paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine if they […]

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Royal Commission on NZ’s COVID-19 response – Expert Reaction

Royal Commission on NZ’s COVID-19 response – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 December 2022

The Government has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into its COVID-19 response. The aim of the inquiry is to […]

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COP15: A global summit to safeguard nature – Expert Reaction

COP15: A global summit to safeguard nature – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 December 202206 December 2022

Governments from around the world will convene in Montreal this week for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) from 7 – […]

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Smoking’s sunset a step closer – Expert Q&A

Smoking’s sunset a step closer – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 01 December 202201 December 2022

The Health Select Committee has given the green light to the Smokefree Bill this week. Its report makes additional recommendations […]

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Meth contamination standards in rental homes – Expert Reaction

Meth contamination standards in rental homes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 November 2022

Public consultations have opened on a proposal to finally clarify what level of methamphetamine residue inside rental homes is a […]

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COP27 comes to a close – Expert Reaction

COP27 comes to a close – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 November 2022

Wealthy countries attending the annual UN Climate Change Conference have agreed to fund poor and vulnerable nations that are experiencing […]

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RMA reforms revealed – Expert Reaction

RMA reforms revealed – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 November 202215 November 2022

The Government has introduced two bills meant to replace and simplify the Resource Management Act, one of the most complex […]

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Looking ahead to COP27 – Expert Reaction

Looking ahead to COP27 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 November 202206 November 2022

The world will turn its attention to Egypt next week as government leaders, policymakers, and activists attend the latest UN […]

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Widening access to meningococcal B vaccines – Expert Reaction

Widening access to meningococcal B vaccines – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 October 2022

Pharmac is proposing to widen access to the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero, to include infants and some young adults.  Pharmac is seeking […]

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COVID-19 on a cruise ship – Expert Reaction

COVID-19 on a cruise ship – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 October 202225 October 2022

Covid-19 cases have been confirmed on one of the first cruise ships to travel around the country in more than […]

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