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New advisory groups for universities and science sector – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 202428 March 2024

The government has announced two new advisory groups, one for the science sector and the other for universities. It comes after the […]

Cyclone Gabrielle review recommends Hawke’s Bay emergency response be more inclusive – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 2024

An independent review highlights the need to recognise marae as “vital providers of community intelligence and services,” and recommends formalising iwi/Māori involvement in […]

Epigenetic changes in smokers v. vapers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 March 202422 March 2024

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to the cells lining their cheeks as smokers, according to new international research. These ‘epigenetic’ […]

Govt signals pause on Significant Natural Areas – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 March 202417 April 2024

The government is signalling councils don’t need to comply with their legal obligations around Significant Natural Areas, i.e., mapping out areas with […]

Black box to be inspected after LATAM flight incident – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 March 2024

Authorities are investigating the black box of a plane that plummeted from the skies before landing in Auckland on Monday. The […]

Are we overmedicalising menopause? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 March 202406 March 2024

Australian experts warn about the overmedicalisation of menopause and call for a new approach to how society views menopause and supports […]

Fast-track consenting regime for infrastructure and development – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 March 202407 March 2024

The government will soon introduce a standalone Act to allow major infrastructure projects to bypass lengthy resource consenting processes. The fast-track regime is […]