This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Government’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy this morning. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to tackle the impacts of climate change […]
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NZ’s record-breaking ocean temperatures – Expert Reaction
Sea surface temperatures around Aotearoa in 2022 and 2023 were the hottest ever recorded, according to new data from Stats NZ. […]
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Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles‘ employer breached its contractual obligations to protect her health and safety in the wake of harassment she experienced […]
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Water models everywhere, PCE report says – Expert Reaction
A new report says regional councils are often opting to create their own expensive, customised, and single-use freshwater models to […]
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Extra $600m to fund cancer meds and other treatments – Expert Reaction
Pharmac will receive an additional $604 million over four years to fund or widen access to more medicines, including up […]
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Rules for earthquake-prone buildings under review – Expert Reaction
The terms of reference for the review of the earthquake-prone building system were released yesterday. The earthquake-prone building system aims […]
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Dying satellites are burning through the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole. […]
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Whooping cough on the rise – Expert Reaction
There have been 155 cases of whooping cough so far in 2024, compared with 141 cases in all of 2023. […]
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Hybrid working helps businesses retain staff – Expert Reaction
A hybrid working schedule may improve staff retention without dampening performance or the chance of getting promoted, according to a […]
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