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Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction

Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 August 201811 February 2019

A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]

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Changing of the Chief Scientist guard – In the News

Changing of the Chief Scientist guard – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 02 July 201820 August 2018

There’s been a changing of the guard in the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor’s office over the weekend, with outgoing […]

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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 12 June 201820 August 2018

This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]

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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor – Expert Reaction

PM’s new Chief Science Advisor – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201806 December 2018

Prof Juliet Gerrard, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Science, has been appointed as the […]

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Preventing youth offending – Expert reaction

Preventing youth offending – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201812 February 2019

Early intervention can help keep prison numbers down and get children off the prison pipeline, according to a new report […]

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Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News

Chief scientist reports on meth-contaminated houses – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 May 201812 February 2019

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has debunked the fears over meth-contaminated housing in a new report, […]

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‘Tough on crime’ policies aren’t helping our prison system — In the News

‘Tough on crime’ policies aren’t helping our prison system — In the News

In the News  |  Published: 29 March 201813 February 2019

Building new prisons won’t fix the problem with New Zealand’s justice system, instead, we need to focus on prevention and early […]

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