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Expert Reactions | Published: 01 March 201901 March 2019

Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Canterbury this week, and one case in Auckland. The Ministry of Health has sent out an […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 February 201927 February 2019

A new bush fire has broken out near Nelson, as warm and extremely dry conditions persist in the region. Police […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Landlords will have up to five years to install heaters, fans and insulation, under strict new standards to make rental […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]

In the News | Published: 25 February 201926 February 2019

Landlords will have up to five years to install heaters, fans and insulation, under strict new standards to make rental […]

In the News | Published: 22 February 2019

Three fruit flies have been found in Auckland within the past week, prompting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 20 February 201921 February 2019

Two different species of exotic fruit flies have been found in Auckland in the past week. Both pose a risk […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government has confirmed it will end tenure review in the South Island high country. Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage confirmed […]

In the News | Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government’s six week consultation period over plans to overhaul of vocational education has some in the sector worried that […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 February 201915 February 2019

A new review investigates the link between cannabis use during adolescence and the risk of developing major depression, anxiety and suicidal […]