Science Media Centre

Regulating medicines and supplements – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 April 2024

The coalition government has signalled its intention to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act. What might a return to the status […]

Govt to loosen rules on overseas building products – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 05 April 2024

The Government has announced three changes to the Building Act with the intention of making it easier and cheaper to […]

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plans scrapped – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 March 202430 October 2024

The government removed the long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill from Parliament’s order paper this morning. The news comes almost a decade after former Prime […]

Climate change is putting mountain biodiversity at risk – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 March 2024

As climate change pushes warmer temperatures higher up mountains around the world, alpine species will struggle to move fast enough […]

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 […]