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Expert Reactions

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

Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 August 2024

Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]

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Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction

Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 August 2024

Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]

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New definition of GM food proposed – Expert Reaction

New definition of GM food proposed – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 August 202411 December 2024

Food safety regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is holding a second round of public consultation on a new […]

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Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Gene tech rule changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 August 202411 December 2024

The Government is moving forward on its intentions to overhaul restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic […]

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Deep-sea critters attracting patents – Expert Reaction

Deep-sea critters attracting patents – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 August 202430 October 2024

Patents to exploit deep-sea marine organisms are increasing, according to a new study in Nature Sustainability.  A new database of marine genes in […]

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Exporting live animals by sea – Expert Reaction

Exporting live animals by sea – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 August 202417 December 2024

Public consultation on bringing back the practice of exporting live animals on ships is expected to start soon. The NZ […]

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What are heated tobacco products? – Expert Q&A

What are heated tobacco products? – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 2024

They’re not vapes, and they’re not cigarettes. So what are the heated tobacco products that have had their excise tax […]

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NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 2024

The Government will not sign up to new trans-Tasman standards on infant formula, which includes tougher labelling requirements. Under the […]

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Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]

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Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 2024

Fourteen risk factors that come into play as early as childhood could impact your risk of developing dementia, according to […]

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