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Author: Claire Kaplan

Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 August 202411 December 2024

The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […]

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Exporting live animals by sea – Expert Reaction

Exporting live animals by sea – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 August 202417 December 2024

Public consultation on bringing back the practice of exporting live animals on ships is expected to start soon. The NZ […]

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What does a functioning healthcare system look like? – Expert Q&A

What does a functioning healthcare system look like? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 07 August 2024

Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]

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What are heated tobacco products? – Expert Q&A

What are heated tobacco products? – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 2024

They’re not vapes, and they’re not cigarettes. So what are the heated tobacco products that have had their excise tax […]

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NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 2024

The Government will not sign up to new trans-Tasman standards on infant formula, which includes tougher labelling requirements. Under the […]

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Science at the Paris Olympics – In the News

Science at the Paris Olympics – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 August 202402 August 2024

From the unique surf break at Teahupo’o to the incredible physics behind Simone Biles’ hardest moves, global coverage has done […]

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Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

Fourteen risk factors that come into play as early as childhood could impact your risk of developing dementia, according to […]

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Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 July 2024

The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]

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Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction

Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 July 202410 July 2024

Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles‘ employer breached its contractual obligations to protect her health and safety in the wake of harassment she experienced […]

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