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Expert Reactions | Published: 04 July 201904 July 2019

Central Government could do more to help councils deal with the growing threat of climate change, according to a new […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 July 2019

Microplastics were present in most samples collected across 29 Auckland beaches and waterways, according to a study from Scion. About […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 2019

More cars on the road mean New Zealand’s household emissions continue to grow, while renewable energy expands and dairy takes a […]

In the News | Published: 20 June 2019

Wellington City is the latest council to declare a climate change emergency, but many are skeptical on whether the declarations […]

In the News | Published: 17 June 2019

An official tsunami warning that followed Sunday’s magnitude 7.0 quake in the Kermadec Islands has prompted questions around why Civil […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 June 201920 June 2019

The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 14 June 201911 August 2020

A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 June 2019

Researchers are trialling lots of different ways to influence us to buy or drink fewer sugary drinks – but what […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 June 201907 June 2019

Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 06 June 201907 June 2019

As key players in the housing sector gather in Wellington this week, we asked independent experts to weigh in on the biggest […]