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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

Draft geothermal strategy for NZ – Expert Reaction

Draft geothermal strategy for NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 July 2025

The government is proposing to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to “accelerate energy resilience.” Its just-launched draft geothermal strategy […]

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Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia – Expert Reaction

Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 July 202530 July 2025

An estimated magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast has resulted in tsunami warnings across much of the Pacific. New […]

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Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Global study finds 4-day work week linked to improved wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 2025

A four-day work week is linked to improved employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, according to trials in over 140 organisations […]

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Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction

Opening up highly productive land for housing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 July 202522 July 2025

The Government is proposing to open up some of Aotearoa’s most highly productive agricultural land to make it available for […]

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Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction

Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 July 2025

The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]

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Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction

Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 July 202518 July 2025

Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for “de-extinction”. But what about its potential to help existing […]

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Slash and forestry management changes proposed – Expert Reaction

Slash and forestry management changes proposed – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 202516 July 2025

Less than two weeks remain for the public to have their say on sweeping proposals to change many aspects of […]

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Moa “de-extinction” plans announced – Expert Reaction

Moa “de-extinction” plans announced – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 July 202510 July 2025

An overseas company has announced plans to “bring back” the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu […]

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NZ’s first national AI strategy released – Expert Reaction

NZ’s first national AI strategy released – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 July 202509 July 2025

The strategy released this afternoon is a signal of “unwavering support for private sector investment in AI,” the government says.  The strategy […]

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Sea ice loss linked to salty Southern Ocean surface – Expert Reaction

Sea ice loss linked to salty Southern Ocean surface – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 July 202508 July 2025

Warmer, saltier water from deep in the Southern Ocean has started rising to the surface, bringing up more carbon dioxide, […]

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