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Author: Daniel Walker

Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 June 2021

New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]

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Floods cause Ashburton Bridge to slump – Expert Q&A

Floods cause Ashburton Bridge to slump – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 June 2021

Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at […]

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Why did Canterbury flood? – Expert Reaction

Why did Canterbury flood? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 202101 June 2021

As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and […]

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Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction

Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 June 2021

The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further […]

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Auckland scientists to lead largest-ever vaccine monitoring study – Expert Reaction

Auckland scientists to lead largest-ever vaccine monitoring study – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 May 202126 May 2021

A global collaboration helmed in New Zealand will help assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on a massive scale. The Global Vaccine […]

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NZ exporting more sugary drinks to Pacific Islands – Expert Reaction

NZ exporting more sugary drinks to Pacific Islands – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 May 2021

New Zealand-based companies are earning more from increased exports of sugary drinks to the Pacific, while Kiwi taxpayers are helping […]

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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 May 202121 May 2021

The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]

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Cyber attack cripples Waikato hospitals – Expert Reaction

Cyber attack cripples Waikato hospitals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 May 202119 May 2021

All phones and computers across Waikato DHB have been taken down by a cyber security incident, leaving clinical services scrambling. […]

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Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction

Weak positive results in Wellington wastewater – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 May 2021

Two weak positive results have arisen from ESR’s routine wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19 in Wellington, reported this weekend. These results are likely […]

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Gun ban for ‘high-risk people’ – Expert Reaction

Gun ban for ‘high-risk people’ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 May 202111 May 2021

New Firearms Prohibition Orders will make it illegal for gangs and organised crime networks to own or use guns. A second […]

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