biosecurity

Mycoplasma bovis nearly eradicated – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 May 202205 May 2022

The cattle disease which arrived in New Zealand nearly five years ago has been reduced down to a single farm. It comes […]

Exotic weeds a ‘silent invasion’ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 November 2021

Invasive weeds could “transform our ecosystems beyond recognition” if left unchecked, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment […]

Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 May 202121 May 2021

The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]

Current state of biosecurity in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 20 August 202020 August 2020

Even though one virus has caught the world’s attention this year, efforts to keep New Zealand’s ecosystems safe from other […]

Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A | Published: 11 August 202017 August 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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 […]