Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today announced $401.3 million funding for research and development through Budget […]
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Understanding 5G Concerns – Expert Q&A
Recent attacks on cell phone towers have brought concerns over the rollout of 5G technology into sharp relief. While scientific research has consistently shown that the technology does […]
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Action for Healthy Waterways – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced new rules and regulations to clean up New Zealand’s waterways and protect them from future pollution. […]
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Government revises Alert Level 2 rules – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Government has today revised the rules of COVID-19 Alert Level 2. Gatherings can increase to 100 people from […]
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COVID-19 and immunity – Expert Briefing
The SMC led an online media briefing about the immune system, COVID-19 and what we know about whether people may […]
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Govt releases contact tracing app – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand Government has released a contact tracing app to help people keep a record of their movements amidst […]
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Tamariki head back to school – Expert Reaction
Schools and Early Learning Centres will re-open tomorrow under Alert Level 2. All children can go to school or Early Learning Services, with […]
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Healthcare inequities and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
A new model predicts how COVID-19 could spread through different groups in the New Zealand population. The study – which […]
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Budget 2020 – Expert Reaction
The Government has published its Budget 2020 ‘Rebuilding Together’ this afternoon, announcing $50 billion to deliver a COVID-19 response and […]
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Viral mutations, lineages, and strains – Expert Reaction
A pre-print study says there is a new, quickly spreading mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study – which has […]
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