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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 May 202121 May 2021

The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]

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Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction

Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 May 201921 May 2019

Deepfake and other ‘synthetic media’ will be the next wave of online content causing concern, but there’s no need to rush […]

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Polytechnic mega-merger proposal – In the News

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 […]

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Car smoking ban – In the News

Car smoking ban – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 11 February 201911 February 2019

Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that smoking and vaping in cars when children are present will be banned. […]

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Low-emissions economy report – In the News

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 […]

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MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

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Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]

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No new offshore oil exploration permits – In the News

No new offshore oil exploration permits – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this morning that the Government would not hand out any new offshore oil and gas […]

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Doubters try to bury sugary-drinks tax — Boyd Swinburn

Doubters try to bury sugary-drinks tax — Boyd Swinburn

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 February 201805 July 2018

Despite doubt-mongering by the Food and Beverage industry, a tax on sugary drinks would help counter childhood obesity and dental caries, writes University […]

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Preparing to March for Science – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 20 April 201703 August 2018

Around the world, people who value science are preparing to participate in the #marchforscience on Earth Day, April 22nd, with […]

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