The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]
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Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]
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Two flu deaths in Auckland – In The News
Two Aucklanders have died from influenza this month sparking fears the virulent Australian outbreak could be spreading here. The Counties […]
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Government’s response to He Ara Oranga – Expert Reaction
The Government has responded to the recommendations from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report, He Ara Oranga. All but […]
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Measuring the Science Media Centre’s impact
By Georgia Nixon, Shaun Hendy, and Dacia Herbulock — Thanks to Te Pūnaha Matatini for initiating this collaboration. The Science Media […]
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Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence, but regulation is needed to ensure it is used […]
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Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction
Deepfake and other ‘synthetic media’ will be the next wave of online content causing concern, but there’s no need to rush […]
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Voyager media awards showcase excellent science writing
Great journalism shone at the 2019 Voyager Media Awards on Friday night. Eloise Gibson from Newsroom won the SMC-sponsored Science and Technology […]
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Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction
Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]
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Survey shows public behind sustainable whitebait fishery – Expert Reaction
A public survey about whitebait fishing finds 90 per cent of respondents support efforts to make the fishery sustainable. Almost […]
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