Expert Reactions

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 May 2026

The government intends to adjust the Climate Change Response Act, preventing the courts from finding certain types of liability for damage caused […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 May 202612 May 2026

Local schemes to help put private money into nature projects will soon be able to get a new endorsement to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 May 202608 May 2026

The latest national climate change risk assessment says the costs of repeated disasters will make it harder to pay for […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 202611 May 2026

At least two people have been infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic. The virus, which has a […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 202612 May 2026

The first comprehensive review of research into deep sea mining shows the impacts it can have on ocean ecosystems. Drawing […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 202601 May 2026

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 April 202630 April 2026

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 April 2026

El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas. Earth Sciences […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 April 2026

NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 April 202623 April 2026

Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its […]