Expert Q&A

Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 10 October 2025

Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]

Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 09 October 2025

Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […]

Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 October 2025

Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]

Hauraki Gulf Bill set to pass – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 07 October 2025

The Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is due for its third reading in Parliament this week. The Bill extends protections of […]

Will the world overshoot its climate targets? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 25 September 2025

We’re edging closer to exceeding 1.5°C of warming globally, and scientists will soon gather to understand the implications of missing […]

AI experts call for more regulation – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 01 September 202501 September 2025

An open letter signed by more than twenty AI experts calls on the government to better regulate the new technology, […]

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 […]