Science Media Centre

Blog | Published: 23 April 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund is offering an expedited funding round with […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 April 202023 April 2020

With flights grounded and cars off roads, this week has seen historic declines in the price of oil. While reduced […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 April 202023 April 2020

New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 in less than one week’s time, with various implications for the healthcare […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 April 202021 April 2020

New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April, Prime Minister Jacinda […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 April 202020 April 2020

New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April, Prime Minister […]

Blog | Published: 20 April 202005 May 2020

This position has now been filled The Science Media Centre is looking for assistance to help track and summarise significant […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202005 March 2021

Over the past week we’ve had several reminders that natural hazards may still occur while we are focused on the […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 17 April 202017 April 2020

New research from Te Pūnaha Matatini estimates Māori and Pasifika populations could be impacted by COVID-19 at a rate more […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 April 2020

The Prime Minister has given more details on what life in New Zealand will look like under Alert Level 3 – ahead […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 April 2020

Mathematical models are being used by governments around the world to predict and respond to the spread of COVID-19. The […]