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Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 December 2025

Recreational and commercial kōura fishing could be banned on Northland’s east coast to help prevent kelp forests turning into sea […]

Glyphosate safety paper retracted after 25 years – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 December 202512 December 2025

A peer-reviewed article on the safety of the herbicide glyphosate has been retracted, eight years after ghostwriting from Monsanto employees was revealed […]

RMA out: fewer plans, fewer consents – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 December 202511 December 2025

Two Bills to replace the Resource Management Act are being introduced to Parliament today by the Government. The Planning Bill is […]

Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 December 202509 December 2025

Under-16s across Australia will not be allowed on social media platforms, starting on Wednesday. The European Parliament passed a similar […]

Roadside drug testing starts in Wellington region this month – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 December 2025

From mid-December, police will begin testing drivers for THC (cannabis), meth, MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine. Drivers who test positive will be banned […]

Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ’s climate targets – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 December 2025

The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations. Today’s […]