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Draft geothermal strategy for NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 July 202531 July 2025

The government is proposing to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to “accelerate energy resilience.” Its just-launched draft geothermal strategy […]

Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 July 202531 July 2025

An estimated magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast has resulted in tsunami warnings across much of the Pacific. New […]

Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 July 2025

A four-day work week is linked to improved employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to trials in over 140 organisations […]

Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 July 202527 August 2025

The Government is proposing to open up some of Aotearoa’s most highly productive agricultural land to make it available for […]

Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 July 2025

The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]

Campylobacter infections in Aotearoa – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 21 July 202521 July 2025

A recent briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre finds that, based on hospitalisation rates, campylobacter infections have increased nearly […]