An official tsunami warning that followed Sunday’s magnitude 7.0 quake in the Kermadec Islands has prompted questions around why Civil […]
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Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction
The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]
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What would change if we legalised cannabis? – Expert Q&A
A promised referendum on recreational cannabis next year has raised questions on what a legal, regulated cannabis market might look […]
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Sugary drink interventions – what works? – Expert Reaction
Researchers are trialling lots of different ways to influence us to buy or drink fewer sugary drinks – but what […]
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Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction
Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]
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Addressing New Zealand’s housing supply issues – Expert Q&A
As key players in the housing sector gather in Wellington this week, we asked independent experts to weigh in on the biggest […]
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Boom in NZ podcasts – In the News
Lately it seems everyone is making podcasts, and New Zealand has been right on board with the trend with a […]
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Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]
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Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction
The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]
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Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction
The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]
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