Rachel Thomas, Author at Science Media Centre

Councils declaring climate emergencies – In the News

In the News | Published: 20 June 2019

Wellington City is the latest council to declare a climate change emergency, but many are skeptical on whether the declarations […]

Post-earthquake tsunami warning confusion – In the News

In the News | Published: 17 June 2019

An official tsunami warning that followed Sunday’s magnitude 7.0 quake in the Kermadec Islands has prompted questions around why Civil […]

Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 June 201920 June 2019

The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]

What would change if we legalised cannabis? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 14 June 201911 August 2020

A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look […]

Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 June 201907 June 2019

Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]

Addressing New Zealand’s housing supply issues – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 06 June 201907 June 2019

As key players in the housing sector gather in Wellington this week, we asked independent experts to weigh in on the biggest […]

Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201930 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]

Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 May 201917 May 2019

Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]

Survey shows public behind sustainable whitebait fishery – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 May 201916 May 2019

A public survey about whitebait fishing finds 90 per cent of respondents support efforts to make the fishery sustainable. Almost […]

Proposal to mine Foulden Maar – In the News

In the News | Published: 16 May 201916 May 2019

An application to mine a fossil-rich site near Dunedin for animal food has been met with fierce criticism from environmental […]

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