Brian Fallow, The New Zealand Herald‘s economics editor, discusses the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative, it’s connection to the fledgling Emissions […]
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Scientists and other thinkers talk about science and society and the connection between the two.
‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]
Continue readingMark Quigley: Seismic fear mongering or time to jump ship?
Dr Mark Quigley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New […]
Continue readingColin James on evidence-based policy
Writing his final column for the Dominion Post, Colin James examines some recent and upcoming situations that highlight a potential […]
Continue readingSir Paul Callaghan: Politics, science and the pursuit of prosperity
Acclaimed Victoria University physicist, entrepreneur and Royal Society of London Fellow Professor Sir Paul Callaghan delivered a hard-hitting speech at […]
Continue readingPODCAST: Future of Coal in New Zealand – audio
Recordings from a day-long symposium on the Future of coal in New Zealand, hosted by VUW Institute of Policy Studies, […]
Continue readingResearch and the 2011 Budget
On Thursday the government will announce their 2011 budget for New Zealand. The New Zealand Herald‘s Hamish Fletcher caught up […]
Continue readingEarthquakes: What can Australia Learn from NZ?
The Christchurch February 22 earthquake has awakened New Zealand to the importance of earthquake prepared buildings, but will Australia learn […]
Continue readingRod Oram on freshwater policy
The government’s latest plans for freshwater quality and irrigation have made some progress towards a more environmental national policy on […]
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Following the release of Sir Peter Gluckman’s report on evidence in policy making, Tim Watkin from TVNZ’s Q+A show has […]
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