Skip to content
Science Media Centre
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Search
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • For journalists
    • How we can help
    • Covering science
    • Scimex registration policy
    • Science in NZ
    • Resources for Māori media
    • Science Journalism Awards
  • For experts
    • How we can help
    • Science Media SAVVY
      • Upcoming workshops
      • Full-length SAVVY
      • SAVVY for Māori researchers
      • Video workshops
      • SAVVY Express
      • Free monthly webinar
      • Tailored training
      • Online SAVVY resources
    • Providing expert reaction
      • Expert selection policy
      • Writing a good quote
    • Working with media
    • Who’s covering science?
    • Scimex – register
    • Working with illustrators
    • Dealing with online harassment
  • For comms advisors
    • How we can help
    • Who’s covering science?
    • Science Media SAVVY
      • Upcoming workshops
      • Full-length SAVVY
      • SAVVY for Māori researchers
      • SAVVY Express
      • Tailored training
      • Online SAVVY resources
    • Scimex – register
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Search

economics

Book urges NZ to ‘Get off the Grass’

In the News, Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 August 201316 August 2013

Last night in Wellington Prof Shaun Hendy launched his new book Get Off the Grass, co-authored with the late Sir […]

Continue reading

Pure Advantage ‘Green Growth’ report in the news

In the News  |  Published: 15 November 201216 November 2012

A report launched today by the business initiative Pure Advantage lays out a number of opportunities to boost New Zealand’s […]

Continue reading

‘Green growth: opportunities for NZ’ report – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 November 201227 February 2020

A major report into ‘green growth opportunities’ for New Zealand, outlining actions for industry and government to apply across several […]

Continue reading

Recession increased UK suicides – expert responds

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 August 201215 August 2012

New research suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK Drawing […]

Continue reading

Putting a price on natural ‘goods and services’

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 06 July 201109 July 2011

ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Wed 6 July 10.30 AM Soil, water, energy, air, wildlife and minerals — they underpin our economy, […]

Continue reading

NZ to become a green technology powerhouse?

In the News  |  Published: 28 April 201129 April 2011

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a report which suggests New Zealand should focus on producing […]

Continue reading

Radio NZ: Mental illness link with poor job prospects in young

In the News  |  Published: 03 August 2010

Research from the University of Otago has shown that mental illness in young adults can be tied to poor economic […]

Continue reading

Psychiatric disorders in youth leave lasting mark

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 August 201001 August 2010

People who suffer mental illness between 18 and 25 are more likely to experience a range of negative economic effects […]

Continue reading

Innovation – will science be key to economic growth?

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 28 June 201004 July 2011

ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Tues 29 Jun 11 am (NZT) — Statistics New Zealand will release its latest biennial report on […]

Continue reading

NZ Herald: Fish forever?

In the News  |  Published: 31 May 201031 May 2010

Peter Huck writes in the New Zealand Herald about our fisheries situation, the Quota Management System (introduced in the late […]

Continue reading
  • « Newer posts
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Older posts »

Science Media Centre

New Zealand’s trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to research, science, and innovation.

Publicly funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment through A Nation of Curious Minds.

  • About us
  • For journalists
  • For experts
  • For comms advisors
  • Scimex
  • Science Media SAVVY
  • Global SMC Network
  • Events calendar
  • 11 Turnbull St, Thorndon, Wellington
  • (04) 499 5476 | A/H: 027 3333 000
  • smc@sciencemediacentre.co.nz
  • FacebookTwitterfollow us

Disclaimer  |  Privacy Policy  |  © Copyright 2025 Science Media Centre (New Zealand)

Close search overlay×
Search these categories