The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand’s science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research […]
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NZ’s new targets to manage its methane emissions – Expert Reaction
The government will shrink its 2050 methane emissions targets to a lower range of reduction than what’s currently legislated, and it will not […]
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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A
Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]
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New report says drug laws are a ‘failure’ – Expert Reaction
The Drug Foundation says our current laws are worsening drug addiction, overdose, deaths and criminalisation. Their report released today, Safer […]
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Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A
Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […]
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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing
Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]
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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction
Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]
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Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A
The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is due for its third reading in Parliament this week. The Bill extends protections of […]
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High nitrate levels found in rural NZ drinking water – Expert Reaction
Tens of thousands of rural New Zealanders could be drinking water with harmful nitrate levels, researchers say. The first-ever national […]
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Quake-prone buildings redefined – Expert Reaction
Government changes to the earthquake-prone building system will remove nearly 3000 buildings from the classification. Following the Seismic Risk Management […]
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