While some New Zealanders are happy to continue staying in Alert Level 4 isolation, others are eagerly anticipating new freedoms […]
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Getting sick in lockdown – Expert Reaction
Despite the dramatic reduction in social interaction at Alert Level 4, some of us are still getting sick with conditions […]
Continue readingHow NZ moved during lockdown – Expert Briefing
As part of the SMC’s COVID-19 response, we are funding data visualisations that are available to media under creative commons. […]
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund is offering an expedited funding round with […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 and Climate Change – Expert Reaction
With flights grounded and cars off roads, this week has seen historic declines in the price of oil. While reduced […]
Continue readingHealthcare resources at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 in less than one week’s time, with various implications for the healthcare […]
Continue readingBuying and selling at Level 3 – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April, Prime Minister Jacinda […]
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New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April, Prime Minister […]
Continue readingSMC Vacancy: Emerging research tracker
This position has now been filled The Science Media Centre is looking for assistance to help track and summarise significant […]
Continue readingNatural hazard preparedness and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Over the past week we’ve had several reminders that natural hazards may still occur while we are focused on the […]
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