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Summer heatwave – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 January 201901 February 2019

MetService has warned there is a hot week ahead for many parts of the country, with many towns and cities set for […]

Regulating farm runoff – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 December 201811 February 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has reviewed whether the farm management software Overseer is fit for purpose in a […]

EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News

In the News | Published: 17 October 201811 February 2019

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a priority chemicals list of 39 chemicals – mostly insecticides, fungicides and weed-killers, that require […]

Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 October 201811 February 2019

The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate — the active ingredient in […]

Gene editing in primary industries – In The News

In the News | Published: 05 October 201811 February 2019

New Zealand has historically had a conservative approach to gene editing, but embracing gene editing technology could allow us to […]

Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 September 201811 February 2019

New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]

How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 August 201811 February 2019

New research released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton highlights the impact methane from New Zealand’s livestock […]