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Water on the moon – Expert Reaction

Water on the moon – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 October 2020

Scientists have used a telescope on a plane to confirm observations of water on the Moon. Research also shows the Moon’s shady […]

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Tank water before and after drought – Expert Q&A

Tank water before and after drought – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 19 February 202019 February 2020

Forecast rain might be a welcome relief for tank water users across the parched North Island, but now they should […]

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Irrigation efficiency not so efficient – Expert Reaction

Irrigation efficiency not so efficient – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 August 201811 February 2019

It might seem like common sense that increasing the efficiency of irrigation would save water.  But in a Policy Forum […]

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Water inquiry resumes – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 30 January 201711 April 2018

An inquiry examining the Havelock North water contamination that left more than 5000 people ill will begin hearing from witnesses […]

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Time to flush out truth – Iain Rabbitts

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 25 August 201611 April 2018

Supplying un-chlorinated water is like driving without a seatbelt, writes water treatment engineer Iain Rabbitts in the NZ Herald, it’s […]

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UPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 April 201615 April 2016

The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]

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New measures for managing freshwater – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 22 February 201603 May 2017

Stronger rules on farm pollution and a $100 million for cleaning up lakes and rivers are among new initiatives put […]

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New Zealanders uncertain about water fluoridation

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 11 August 201528 March 2016

New Zealanders aren’t getting enough information about the health effects of community water fluoridation to know whether it is a […]

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Evidence of liquid water on Mars – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 April 201517 April 2015

Scientists have found evidence that liquid water is currently present on Mars – but does this mean that there might […]

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Living with drought – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 January 201528 March 2016

2015 has got off to a very dry start and increasingly drought-like conditions could have a substantial impact on farmers […]

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