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Reflections on Science

Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.

New forest scheme has potential – Brian Fallow

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 09 June 201113 June 2011

Brian Fallow, The New Zealand Herald‘s economics editor, discusses the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative, it’s connection to the fledgling Emissions […]

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‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201108 June 2011

Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]

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Mark Quigley: Seismic fear mongering or time to jump ship?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 01 June 2011

Dr Mark Quigley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New […]

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Colin James on evidence-based policy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 30 May 201130 May 2011

Writing his final column for the  Dominion Post, Colin James examines some recent and upcoming situations that highlight a potential […]

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Sir Paul Callaghan: Politics, science and the pursuit of prosperity

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 May 2011

Acclaimed Victoria University physicist, entrepreneur and Royal Society of London Fellow Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered a hard-hitting speech at […]

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PODCAST: Future of Coal in New Zealand – audio

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 May 201119 May 2011

Recordings from a day-long symposium on the Future of coal in New Zealand, hosted by VUW Institute of Policy Studies, […]

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Research and the 2011 Budget

In the News, Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 May 201118 May 2011

On Thursday the government will announce their 2011 budget for New Zealand. The New Zealand Herald‘s Hamish Fletcher caught up […]

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Earthquakes: What can Australia Learn from NZ?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 17 May 201117 May 2011

The Christchurch February 22 earthquake has awakened New Zealand to the importance of earthquake prepared buildings, but will Australia learn […]

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Rod Oram on freshwater policy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 May 201116 May 2011

The government’s latest plans for freshwater quality and irrigation have made some progress towards a more environmental national policy on […]

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Science and Policy

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 13 May 201113 May 2011

Following the release of Sir Peter Gluckman’s report on evidence in policy making, Tim Watkin from TVNZ’s Q+A show has […]

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