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Lead pipes banned for new plumbing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 202601 May 2026

From tomorrow, 2nd May, all drinking water pipes and taps used in new builds and renovations must be lead-free, the government has […]

Government plans crackdown on nitrous oxide – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 April 202630 April 2026

The government intends to put new restrictions on nitrous oxide availability, with the aim of reducing recreational use of ‘nangs’. Nitrous […]

Dog attacks spark calls for change – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 February 202627 February 2026

The Dog Control Act is under scrutiny following three serious dog attacks last week. Organisations such as Auckland Council and the SPCA separately called […]

R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

In the News | Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

A research and development incentive providing a 15 per cent tax credit to businesses that spend more than $50,000 on […]

Environment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]

Polytechnic mega-merger proposal – In the News

In the News | Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government’s six week consultation period over plans to overhaul of vocational education has some in the sector worried that […]

Low-emissions economy report – In the News

In the News | Published: 04 September 201811 February 2019

The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]

Land and Water recommendations – In the News

In the News | Published: 27 June 201812 February 2019

The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]

BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 May 201821 May 2019

The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]

We owe it to the environment to get better at reporting on it – Murray Petrie

Reflections on Science | Published: 26 April 201813 February 2019

There are a number of weaknesses in the Environmental Reporting Act, passed in 2015, writes Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr […]

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