environment

In the News | Published: 23 October 201423 October 2014

A study of the bird-feeding habits of New Zealanders in six cities estimates that 5.1 million loaves of bread are fed to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 July 201428 March 2016

The environmental burdens imposed by beef production far exceed the burdens imposed by other types of livestock and plant staples, […]

In the News | Published: 05 June 2014

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling on the government to put in place better regulations managing the environmental […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 June 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]

Blog | Published: 16 May 201416 May 2014

Last Friday saw the Canon Media Awards held in Auckland, with several reporters recognised for their work in the science […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 03 April 2014

“Should Genetic Engineering play a part in New Zealand’s future?” That was the question at the heart of a debate […]

In the News | Published: 28 March 2014

Weeds, wasps, rats and sea squirts are among a swarm of pests and diseases that represent a growing threat to […]

In the News | Published: 27 March 201427 March 2014

Kauri dieback disease has been detected in the Coromandel Peninsula, a part of the country previously thought to be free […]

In the News | Published: 05 February 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is calling on government to pick up its game on water standards. Current proposals […]

In the News | Published: 22 April 2013

Writing in the New Zealand Herald, Jamie Morton highlights new research from the University of Waikato detailing a lack of […]