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Expert Reactions

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

Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction

Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 June 201920 June 2019

The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]

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Sugary drink interventions – what works? – Expert Reaction

Sugary drink interventions – what works? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 June 2019

Researchers are trialling lots of different ways to influence us to buy or drink fewer sugary drinks – but what […]

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Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 June 201907 June 2019

Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]

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Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]

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Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]

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Budget 2019: Mental Health  – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201930 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]

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Government’s response to He Ara Oranga – Expert Reaction

Government’s response to He Ara Oranga – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 May 201929 May 2019

The Government has responded to the recommendations from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report, He Ara Oranga. All but […]

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Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 May 2019

New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence, but regulation is needed to ensure it is used […]

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Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction

Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 May 201921 May 2019

Deepfake and other ‘synthetic media’ will be the next wave of online content causing concern, but there’s no need to rush […]

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Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction

Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 May 201917 May 2019

Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]

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