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Author: Daniel Walker

How do the Covid-19 saliva tests stack up? – Expert Reaction

How do the Covid-19 saliva tests stack up? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 February 202117 February 2021

Calls are mounting for more saliva testing to be used in New Zealand, after the latest border incursion.  There are […]

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Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing explained – Expert Briefing

Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing explained – Expert Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 12 February 202112 February 2021

Scientists at an Australian biotechnology company explain the process of creating Covid-19 jabs that are likely to end up in […]

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Medsafe approves NZ’s first Covid vaccine – Expert Reaction

Medsafe approves NZ’s first Covid vaccine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 February 202112 February 2021

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (Comirnaty) has been provisionally approved for use by New Zealand’s medicines regulator. Medsafe has placed 58 conditions on […]

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The Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction

The Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 January 202102 February 2021

The Climate Change Commission has outlined its advice on how we should reshape our economy to mitigate the climate crisis. The report says current […]

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How testing can clear Covid-19 cases – Expert Reaction

How testing can clear Covid-19 cases – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 January 202128 January 2021

Grey area in the test results of recent community Covid-19 cases has left health authorities conducting follow-up tests for more clarity. […]

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Probable Covid-19 case in Northland – Expert Reaction

Probable Covid-19 case in Northland – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 January 202128 January 2021

Health officials are working under the assumption that a Covid case detected in Northland is one of the more transmissable […]

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New tech to find missing shareholders of Māori land – Expert Reaction

New tech to find missing shareholders of Māori land – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 January 202121 January 2021

Researchers have developed a tool to help find missing shareholders in Māori freehold land.  Missing and incomplete records mean that […]

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Work with us: Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Media advisor / Senior media advisor

Blog  |  Published: 18 December 2020

We are looking for an experienced journalist / science communicator to join our small, dedicated team working to improve and […]

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COVID-19 vaccine portfolio rounded out – Expert Reaction + Graphic

COVID-19 vaccine portfolio rounded out – Expert Reaction + Graphic

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 December 202012 February 2021

Border workers are expected to be the first group vaccinated for COVID-19 by winter, as enough jabs are pre-purchased to […]

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New coronavirus variant spreading in Britain – UK SMC Expert Reaction

New coronavirus variant spreading in Britain – UK SMC Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 December 2020

There are reports that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been found circulating in parts […]

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