In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs […]
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Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]
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Govt plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis – In the News
The Government has announced it will attempt to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. […]
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Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News
The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group has reported back to Government with recommendations on what New Zealand needs to […]
Continue readingIntroducing our new Media Advisor
The Science Media Centre welcomes a new staff member this week — Rachel Thomas. Rachel joins us from Stuff and […]
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Sugar gel study gets US funding boost – In The News
A Kiwi-led study looking at whether sugar gels can prevent brain damage in infants has received a huge funding boost […]
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Caution urged over biodegradable bags – Expert reaction
Plastic bags are the current public enemy number one, but are biodegradable bags any better? European experts argue that the […]
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Donald Trump v. Pharmac – In the News
Last weekend saw Donald Trump going after countries who have national drug-buying agencies (like Pharmac) which allows them to negotiate with drug […]
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BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction
The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]
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Impact of Mycoplasma bovis on cow welfare – Expert Reaction
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has spread “beyond all expectation” in the last week, with Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor indicating that the number of farms affected […]
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