Daniel Walker, Author at Science Media Centre

New advisory groups for universities and science sector – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202428 March 2024

The government has announced two new advisory groups, one for the science sector and the other for universities. It comes after the […]

Govt signals pause on Significant Natural Areas – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 March 202417 April 2024

The government is signalling councils don’t need to comply with their legal obligations around Significant Natural Areas, i.e., mapping out areas with […]

Black box to be inspected after LATAM flight incident – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 March 2024

Authorities are investigating the black box of a plane that plummeted from the skies before landing in Auckland on Monday. The […]

Are we overmedicalising menopause? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 March 202406 March 2024

Australian experts warn about the overmedicalisation of menopause and call for a new approach to how society views menopause and supports […]

Fast-track consenting regime for infrastructure and development – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 March 202407 March 2024

The government will soon introduce a standalone Act to allow major infrastructure projects to bypass lengthy resource consenting processes. The fast-track regime is […]

Regulating genetic technologies in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 February 202411 April 2024

The Government plans to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic technologies in New Zealand, and […]

The science of complexity – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 13 February 202409 February 2024

International researchers specialising in complex systems like disease spread, creativity, and AI ethics are visiting New Zealand. The Capital City […]

New recycling rules – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 February 2024

All of Aotearoa will follow the same guidelines for what to put in their kerbside recycling bins from today. The new national […]

‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 January 202431 January 2024

The EPA is banning the use of per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products from the end of 2026. These “forever chemicals” […]

Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 January 202423 February 2024

This weekend marks a year since the floods, landslides, and evacuations caused by a record-breaking and fatal deluge across the upper North Island. […]

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