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Author: Sarah-Jane O'Connor

Alpine Fault interval refined – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 March 201703 August 2018

Improving on their 2012 study in Science, GNS Science researchers have refined their understanding of past earthquakes on the South-Westland section […]

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What would happen if a volcano erupted in Auckland? – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 March 201703 August 2018

It’s no secret that Auckland sits on a large volcanic field, but new research has modelled what would happen if […]

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Native’s not always good and exotic’s not all bad – Wayne Linklater

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 March 201703 August 2018

On World Wildlife Day, Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr Wayne Linklater writes in the Dominion Post about his thoughts on the […]

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Environmental compliance important but overlooked – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 March 201703 August 2018

A new report examining the compliance, monitoring and enforcement of New Zealand’s environmental law highlights concerning weaknesses and calls for […]

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WHO lists priority pathogens – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 March 201703 August 2018

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released a priority list for pathogens for which new drugs are urgently needed […]

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Toxic algal blooms in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 27 February 201703 August 2018

UPDATED: Last week, the New Zealand Government announced its intention to make 90 per cent of NZ’s waterways ‘swimmable’ by […]

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Minister visits Auckland Islands – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 February 201703 August 2018

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has just returned from a four-day trip to the Auckland Islands on the HMNZS Otago. On […]

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New 1080 regulations – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 February 201703 August 2018

New regulations under the Resource Management Act will bring the control of 1080 under national, rather than regional, control. Environment […]

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Govt plan for swimmable rivers by 2040 – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 24 February 201703 August 2018

The Government plans to ensure 90 per cent of New Zealand rivers and streams are “swimmable” by 2040, but critics […]

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Getting the Port Hills regreening right – Nick Ledgard and Miles Giller

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 24 February 201703 August 2018

Following last week’s devastating Port Hills fire, scientists Nick Ledgard and Miles Giller call for a plan to make sure […]

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