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Tongariro’s unique ecosystem up in flames – Expert Reaction

Tongariro’s unique ecosystem up in flames – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 November 202514 January 2026

Native creatures and habitats across Tongariro National Park have been disrupted by a massive 3,000 hectare blaze. The Department of […]

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New science curriculum – Expert Reaction

New science curriculum – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 October 202514 January 2026

The new national science curriculum up to Year 10 has been released for consultation. It divides teaching into two ‘strands’: Physical […]

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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction

Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 202514 January 2026

Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]

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AI experts call for more regulation – Expert Q&A

AI experts call for more regulation – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 01 September 202514 January 2026

An open letter signed by more than twenty AI experts calls on the government to better regulate the new technology, […]

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Moa “de-extinction” plans announced – Expert Reaction

Moa “de-extinction” plans announced – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 July 202514 January 2026

An overseas company has announced plans to “bring back” the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu […]

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NZ’s first national AI strategy released – Expert Reaction

NZ’s first national AI strategy released – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 July 202514 January 2026

The strategy released this afternoon is a signal of “unwavering support for private sector investment in AI,” the government says.  The strategy […]

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Nationwide census scrapped – Expert Reaction

Nationwide census scrapped – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 June 202514 January 2026

New Zealand will replace its traditional nationwide census with a new data collection approach from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane […]

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Science kits launched, curriculum overhaul to come – Expert Reaction

Science kits launched, curriculum overhaul to come – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 202514 January 2026

The new national Science Curriculum is expected to become available later this year, after a rewrite was paused in 2024. […]

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Hopes for UN Ocean Conference – Expert Reaction

Hopes for UN Ocean Conference – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 May 202514 January 2026

The third UN Ocean Conference in France next month will focus on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.  […]

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Budget 2025: Science system funding – Expert Reaction

Budget 2025: Science system funding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 May 202514 January 2026

Amid this year’s science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research Organisations and a […]

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