Marcus Stickley, Author at Science Media Centre

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 March 201901 March 2019

Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Canterbury this week, and one case in Auckland. The Ministry of Health has sent out an […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]

In the News | Published: 22 February 2019

Three fruit flies have been found in Auckland within the past week, prompting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 20 February 201921 February 2019

Two different species of exotic fruit flies have been found in Auckland in the past week. Both pose a risk […]

In the News | Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government’s six week consultation period over plans to overhaul of vocational education has some in the sector worried that […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 February 201915 February 2019

A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]

In the News | Published: 12 February 2019

Wildfires, like the one that has scorched hundreds of hectares of forest near Nelson, may become more common in New […]

In the News | Published: 11 February 201911 February 2019

Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that smoking and vaping in cars when children are present will be banned. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 February 201912 February 2019

A massive bush fire is burning near Nelson, which has experienced warm and extremely dry conditions this summer. Hundreds of hectares […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 February 201905 February 2019

Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has proposed a series of changes to how fisheries are managed in New Zealand. The Government […]