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Precautionary approach to puberty blockers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 November 202421 November 2024

After reviewing the evidence around puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, the Ministry of Health is taking a more precautionary approach. […]

What could bird flu mean for our wildlife? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 November 2024

New Zealanders are being encouraged to prepare for the likely arrival of bird flu. The strain of H5N1 bird flu affecting […]

Global plastic waste to double by 2050, study says – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 November 202415 November 2024

A new modelling study says global plastic waste will double by the middle of the century if we stick to […]

Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 November 202412 November 2024

The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]

What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 November 202411 November 2024

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference begins today. Key issues to be discussed in the annual two-week conference include climate […]

Manawanui cleanup resumes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 November 202401 November 2024

The next step in clearing the Manawanui wreck from a reef in Sāmoa is to remove the fuel from the sunken […]

Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 202430 October 2024

Police will attend fewer mental health callouts that aren’t associated with a crime or high level of risk from November. It’s […]

Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 202430 October 2024

Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […]