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Expert Q&A

Text-based Q&As and media briefings with experts on topical issues in the science and technology world.

Earthquakes and landslides – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 17 November 201611 April 2018

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck North Canterbury on Monday morning caused numerous landslides, blocking roads and damming rivers. Early […]

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Earthquake effect on tourism – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 15 November 201601 February 2017

Over the coming days and weeks the full impact of Monday morning’s Kaikoura earthquake will become apparent. We asked an […]

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Coping with disaster – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 15 November 201611 April 2018

Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Kaikoura on Monday morning, people are likely to feel rattled especially during numerous aftershocks. […]

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Antibacterial products banned in the US – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 06 September 201611 April 2018

A substance found in many antibacterial consumer products – like handsoaps and toothpaste – has been banned from some products […]

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Local councils, medical trials and GMOs – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 September 201611 April 2018

UPDATED: Medical trials involving genetically modified vaccines and other GM treatments will still be allowed under planning changes Auckland and […]

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East Cape earthquake and tsunami warning – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 September 201611 April 2018

An early morning earthquake off the coast of the East Cape rattled many from their beds and sparked a tsunami warning. […]

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Expert Q&A: Aquifers, groundwater and how contaminations can occur

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 August 201611 April 2018

A campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North affected an estimated 4000 people, sent dozens to the emergency department and sparked an […]

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Expert Q&A: Zika virus and the Rio Olympics

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 05 August 201601 December 2016

With the Rio Olympics kicking off, the SMC gathered background information on the Zika virus to aid in any reporting […]

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SMC BRIEFING: Medical cannabis products

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 20 April 201603 May 2017

Medical cannabis products such as Sativex and Epidolex have been in the headlines for months, with many patients pushing for […]

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SMC BRIEFING: Climate change and the Pacific

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 17 February 201613 July 2017

With a warmer future set to hit our Pacific neighbours hardest, is there still a chance to turn the tide? The […]

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