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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plans scrapped – Expert Reaction
The government removed the long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill from Parliament’s order paper this morning. The news comes almost a decade after former Prime […]
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Climate change is putting mountain biodiversity at risk – Expert Reaction
As climate change pushes warmer temperatures higher up mountains around the world, alpine species will struggle to move fast enough […]
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New advisory groups for universities and science sector – Expert Reaction
The government has announced two new advisory groups, one for the science sector and the other for universities. It comes after the […]
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Cyclone Gabrielle review recommends Hawke’s Bay emergency response be more inclusive – Expert Reaction
An independent review highlights the need to recognise marae as “vital providers of community intelligence and services,” and recommends formalising iwi/Māori involvement in […]
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Epigenetic changes in smokers v. vapers – Expert Reaction
E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to the cells lining their cheeks as smokers, according to new international research. These ‘epigenetic’ […]
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Govt signals pause on Significant Natural Areas – Expert Reaction
The government is signalling councils don’t need to comply with their legal obligations around Significant Natural Areas, i.e., mapping out areas with […]
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Black box to be inspected after LATAM flight incident – Expert Reaction
Authorities are investigating the black box of a plane that plummeted from the skies before landing in Auckland on Monday. The […]
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Are we overmedicalising menopause? – Expert Reaction
Australian experts warn about the overmedicalisation of menopause and call for a new approach to how society views menopause and supports […]
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Fast-track consenting regime for infrastructure and development – Expert Reaction
The government will soon introduce a standalone Act to allow major infrastructure projects to bypass lengthy resource consenting processes. The fast-track regime is […]
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