Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 1% in 2022, putting an end to the reductions […]
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Looking ahead to COP27 – Expert Reaction
The world will turn its attention to Egypt next week as government leaders, policymakers, and activists attend the latest UN […]
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Māori perspectives on New Zealand’s space sector – Expert Reaction
Public consultation on New Zealand’s Aerospace Strategy and Space Policy Review will close today, the 31st of October. The consultation documents highlight the need […]
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NZ backs moratorium on deep-sea mining – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, until strong environmental rules can be agreed and backed up […]
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Widening access to meningococcal B vaccines – Expert Reaction
Pharmac is proposing to widen access to the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero, to include infants and some young adults. Pharmac is seeking […]
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COVID-19 on a cruise ship – Expert Reaction
Covid-19 cases have been confirmed on one of the first cruise ships to travel around the country in more than […]
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Māori Health Inequity Costs NZ$863m Per Year – Expert Reaction
Māori health inequity directly costs the health system $39.9 million per year, according to a new Indigenous-led study. When researchers added […]
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Extraordinary COVID-19 powers wound down – Expert Reaction
The COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 is being significantly narrowed to allow for a limited set of public health measures. Government […]
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Environment watchdog says more data needed to support decision-making – Expert Reaction
How do we know if the money we’re spending on environmental problems is making a difference? A new report from […]
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The state of our marine environment – Expert Reaction
What are the most pressing issues in our oceans, seas, coastlines, and estuaries? Our Marine Environment 2022, produced by The Ministry […]
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