Science Media Centre

Reflections on Science | Published: 16 August 2016

It might seem surprising coming from a conservationist, but sustainable harvest of kereru could satisfy everyone’s needs, writes AUT’s Professor […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 August 201619 August 2016

A new report says the Government would have got better bang for its buck if it had de-linked the emissions […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 August 201619 August 2016

In its second ‘Climate Cheats’ report, the Morgan Foundation names 12 New Zealand companies that traded in ‘hot air’ carbon […]

In the News | Published: 15 August 201615 August 2016

TVNZ’s Sunday programme turned the floodlights on obesity this weekend, with a 15-minute segment on obesity and type 2 diabetes. Auckland-based […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 August 201611 April 2018

An outbreak of gastroenteritis – likely caused by Campylobacter – has sent at least 20 people to hospital in Hawke’s Bay. […]

Blog | Published: 12 August 2016

Researchers are stretched for time and science communication efforts are often not seen as a priority. But savvy science communicators […]

In the News | Published: 12 August 201611 April 2018

Researchers studying kārearea – New Zealand falcon – in the North and South Island were surprised to find a clear […]

Blog | Published: 10 August 201610 August 2016

The Science Media Centre is looking for a new team member to join our busy Wellington-based team of four. See […]

In the News | Published: 09 August 201611 April 2018

At the country shivers during winter’s first real cold snap, conservationists and mountaineers have gathered at Aoraki/Mt Cook to discuss […]

In the News | Published: 08 August 201611 April 2018

Two weeks after an announcement that the Government would aim to make New Zealand “predator free” by 2050, conservation news […]