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Author: Dacia Herbulock

Auckland SAVVY workshop boosts scientists’ confidence

Blog  |  Published: 19 March 201319 March 2013

Science Media SAVVY in Auckland Twelve keen scientists were put through their paces in Auckland in mid-March in the second […]

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Psa origins mapped – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 February 201301 March 2013

Scientists have mapped the genome of the bacteria responsible for virulent kiwifruit vine disease Psa, providing evidence for the origins and […]

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Fatal shark attack on popular beach near Auckland

In the News  |  Published: 27 February 201328 February 2013

Details are still emerging of a fatal shark attack at Muriwai beach west of Auckland. One person was killed and […]

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Innovation special feature – NZ Herald

In the News  |  Published: 26 February 201327 February 2013

Fran O’Sullivan, Selwyn Pellett and Peter Griffin examine recent changes to the science, technology and innovation sector in a special […]

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‘Research should be a clever and risky business’ – Sir Peter Gluckman

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 31 January 2013

Sir Peter Gluckman, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, is urging New Zealand’s science community to find ways to fund […]

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Applications now open for Auckland SAVVY workshop

Blog  |  Published: 22 January 201305 February 2013

UPDATED: A second scholarship covering course fees is now available. See below for more details. Announcing the dates of the […]

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Freshwater scientists call for urgent action

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 December 201210 December 2012

Experts in freshwater quality, management and biodiversity have signed on to a series of recommendations, released today, they say are […]

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Ending animal testing in New Zealand – a response from scientists

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 07 December 201210 December 2012

An opinion piece in the NZ Herald this week challenged New Zealand to lead the world by banning animal testing outright. This […]

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‘Beyond the limits’ Freshwater scientists speak out

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 03 December 201224 February 2014

Is current intensification of land use damaging our waterways beyond repair?  Deteriorating water quality and arguments over access to water […]

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Getting SAVVY: media skills for scientists

Blog  |  Published: 31 October 201204 July 2022

Science Media SAVVY, a new series of media skills workshops the Science Media Centre is running for scientists, kicked off […]

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