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Fracking in New Zealand – experts on the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 27 November 201225 February 2014

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released her report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The PCE’s report […]

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NZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings

In the News  |  Published: 19 November 2012

In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]

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Fracking discussed on RNZ’s Nine to Noon

In the News  |  Published: 23 August 201223 August 2012

For Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon, Kathryn Ryan talks to Drew Hutton, president of the Lock The Gate Alliance […]

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Gareth Hughes responds to Smith on fracking

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 August 2012

Last week MP Nick Smith wrote an opinion piece on fracking which featured in several newspapers. Now Green MP Gareth […]

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Electric cars in capital spark interest

In the News  |  Published: 21 June 201222 June 2012

A showcase of electric vehicles in Wellington has provided a glimpse into the future of personal transport and captured the […]

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SMC Briefing: Electric car technology

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 20 June 201217 July 2017

Electric vehicles are now a global reality, but what are the market and regulatory challenges we face in creating an […]

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Marine resources in the media

In the News  |  Published: 16 May 201216 May 2012

The future of resources found on – or under – the seabed surrounding New Zealand has been the focus of […]

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Wind farms affect local temperature

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 April 201230 April 2012

The turbulence created by power-generating wind turbines may have an impact on local climate, suggests new research. A new study […]

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UK, US reports link fracking and quakes

In the News  |  Published: 20 April 201220 April 2012

The number of earthquakes in the central United States rose “spectacularly” near where oil and gas drillers disposed of wastewater […]

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PCE launches fracking inquiry

In the News  |  Published: 28 March 201228 March 2012

Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has confirmed that her office will undertake an inquiry into the issue […]

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