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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.

Election 2014 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Election 2014 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 08 September 201423 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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Audio: Science advice in the context of opposing views

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 September 201428 March 2016

A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science advice in the context of […]

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Audio: Science advice in situations of crisis

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 August 201428 March 2016

A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science Advice in Situations […]

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Expert Encounter: Antibiotic resistance

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 05 August 201414 August 2014

SMC Expert encounters — a new series of monthly lunchtime events for Auckland media Antibiotic resistance is this month’s topic — The evolution and spread […]

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The future of New Zealand science investment

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 31 July 201428 March 2016

The Government’s draft National Statement of Science Investment lays out the plan for science funding for the next decade and […]

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BRIEFING: The Kiwi’s ‘bizzare’ closest relative

Expert Q&A, In the News  |  Published: 23 May 201413 July 2017

A new study has found that Kiwi’s closest relative is the now extinct 2.3-metre tall elephant bird from Madagascar. The […]

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BRIEFING: Do-it-yourself climate modelling

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 26 March 2014

Any Australian and New Zealander with a home computer and an internet connection will soon be able to power up […]

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Nuclear expert – Q&A with Prof Robin Grimes

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 21 March 201428 March 2016

Three years on from Fukushima, questions are still being asked about the long term impacts of radiation contamination for local […]

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SMC BRIEFING: Climate impacts and action — The next IPCC releases

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 12 March 201429 June 2021

What risks from climate change will New Zealand need to confront? What areas are most vulnerable, and what actions will […]

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Recent slowdown in warming explained – experts respond

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 10 February 201428 March 2016

AusSMC: A dramatic increase in the strength of the Pacific trade winds (a pattern of easterly winds spanning the tropics) […]

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