Daniel Walker, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 May 202523 May 2025

Amid this year’s science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research Organisations and a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 May 202516 May 2025

The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 May 202516 May 2025

A global pandemic treaty is expected to be adopted by the World Health Assembly, which starts next week. Governments from across the globe agreed […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 May 202512 May 2025

Alerts have been issued after an Auckland ferry worker tested positive for measles last week. The worker was infectious while on board […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 May 2025

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Expert Reactions | Published: 13 April 202514 April 2025

Trust in New Zealand’s news brands has increased over the past year, according to new surveying. Authors of the Trust in News […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 202514 April 2025

Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says the Parliamentary […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 April 202509 April 2025

New Zealand’s female MPs are subjected to assaults, rape threats, and death threats in the course of their work, a new study finds. […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 April 202509 April 2025

Over 500,000 people in Aotearoa have gained access to fluoridated water since July 2022. This follows local authorities in Rotorua […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 April 202508 April 2025

Pollution in our water, land, and air are all coming under the microscope in a major report from the Ministry […]