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What would change if we legalised cannabis? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 14 June 201911 August 2020

A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look […]

Sugary drink interventions – what works? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 June 2019

Researchers are trialling lots of different ways to influence us to buy or drink fewer sugary drinks – but what […]

Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 June 201907 June 2019

Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]

Addressing New Zealand’s housing supply issues – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 06 June 201907 June 2019

As key players in the housing sector gather in Wellington this week, we asked independent experts to weigh in on the biggest […]

Boom in NZ podcasts – In the News

In the News | Published: 06 June 201906 June 2019

Lately it seems everyone is making podcasts, and New Zealand has been right on board with the trend with a […]

Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]

Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]