Local schemes to help put private money into nature projects will soon be able to get a new endorsement to […]
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NZ must spend on climate adaptation to save on disaster recovery – Expert Reaction
The latest national climate change risk assessment says the costs of repeated disasters will make it harder to pay for […]
Continue readingCruise ship hantavirus cases – Expert Reaction
At least two people have been infected with hantavirus on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic. The virus, which has a […]
Continue readingLead pipes banned for new plumbing – Expert Reaction
From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […]
Continue readingGovernment plans crackdown on nitrous oxide – Expert Reaction
The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous […]
Continue reading“Formidable” El Niño expected – Expert Reaction
El Niño could influence weather patterns across NZ from winter onwards, potentially bringing reduced rainfall for some areas. Earth Sciences […]
Continue readingMajor earthquakes stop with a jolt, causing whiplash for buildings – Expert Reaction
NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that […]
Continue readingThe govt’s plan to improve biodiversity – Expert Reaction
Making more money off conservation land is one of the ways the government hopes to achieve the country’s Biodiversity Strategy. Its […]
Continue readingNZ shows promise in ‘cleantech’ – Expert Reaction
Nine Kiwi startups could offset carbon emissions at the scale of NZ forests, says a new report. The ‘Cleantech Report‘ also […]
Continue readingFlash flooding in Wellington – Expert Reaction
A state of emergency has been declared in Wellington, as torrential localised downpours flood suburbs with little warning. Other areas […]
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