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Expert Reactions

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

European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids – Expert reaction

European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 May 201813 February 2019

The European Commission has voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member states. The decision is expected to come into force […]

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Productivity Commission on a low-emissions economy – Expert reaction

Productivity Commission on a low-emissions economy – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 April 201813 February 2019

A draft report from the Productivity Commission has made a series of recommendations for how New Zealand can transition to […]

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MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

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Artificial pancreas for type 1 diabetics – Expert reaction

Artificial pancreas for type 1 diabetics – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

An artificial pancreas can help people with type 1 diabetes smooth out blood sugar peaks and troughs, according to a […]

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UPDATED: R&D tax incentive discussion document – Expert reaction

UPDATED: R&D tax incentive discussion document – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash have released a discussion document on a […]

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When did sweet potatoes arrive in the Pacific – Expert Reaction

When did sweet potatoes arrive in the Pacific – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 April 201813 February 2019

New research has cast doubt on the theory that the presence of sweet potatoes in Polynesia indicates early contact with […]

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Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]

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Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century – Expert Reaction

Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 April 201813 February 2019

Marine heatwaves have been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century, according to a study investigating global […]

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Climate inaction puts billions of dollars at stake – Expert Reaction

Climate inaction puts billions of dollars at stake – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 April 201813 February 2019

A new report commissioned by Westpac suggests billions of dollars could be on the line if there is further delay […]

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New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction

New antibiotic might help fight against superbug – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 March 201813 February 2019

A new family of antibiotics could help knock down drug-resistant bacteria, according to a study done in mice. The new […]

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