The system that supports our researchers and innovators is set for an overhaul, with the release of the “Te Ara […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Royal Commission on NZ’s COVID-19 response – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into its COVID-19 response. The aim of the inquiry is to […]
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COP15: A global summit to safeguard nature – Expert Reaction
Governments from around the world will convene in Montreal this week for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) from 7 – […]
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New rules for regulating medicines and rongoā Māori – Expert Reaction
On Wednesday, the Therapeutic Products Bill was introduced to Parliament, and the establishment of a new rongoā workstream was announced. The Therapeutics Products Bill aims […]
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Trial results for potential HIV vaccine show promise – Expert Reaction
Following World HIV Day, a Phase 1 clinical trial has provided promising results for a HIV vaccine, say international researchers. […]
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Farmers to be recognised for sequestering carbon – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced plans to work with the primary sector on developing a carbon sequestration strategy. The Government […]
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Meth contamination standards in rental homes – Expert Reaction
Public consultations have opened on a proposal to finally clarify what level of methamphetamine residue inside rental homes is a […]
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COP27 comes to a close – Expert Reaction
Wealthy countries attending the annual UN Climate Change Conference have agreed to fund poor and vulnerable nations that are experiencing […]
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Second booster for Māori and Pasifika age 40 and up – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has widened eligibility for second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – to include Māori and Pacific people aged 40 […]
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RMA reforms revealed – Expert Reaction
The Government has introduced two bills meant to replace and simplify the Resource Management Act, one of the most complex […]
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