In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Caution urged over biodegradable bags – Expert reaction
Plastic bags are the current public enemy number one, but are biodegradable bags any better? European experts argue that the […]
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BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction
The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]
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Impact of Mycoplasma bovis on cow welfare – Expert Reaction
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has spread “beyond all expectation” in the last week, with Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor indicating that the number of farms affected […]
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Should vaping, snus and heat-not-burn tobacco devices be legalised? – Expert reaction
A new report from the New Zealand Initiative think tank argues that quitting cold turkey doesn’t work for all smokers […]
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Review finds HPV vaccine safe, effective – Expert Reaction
A Cochrane review of 26 studies across 73,000 women has found the HPV vaccine effectively protects young women against cervical […]
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Curtailing farm nutrient run-off – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister David Parker told TVNZ’s Q&A on Sunday that tough measures to curb nutrient run-off from farms could stall […]
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European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids – Expert reaction
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
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
The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]
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