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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
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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Global fossil fuel emissions rise above pre-pandemic levels – Expert Reaction
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 1% in 2022, putting an end to the reductions […]
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Looking ahead to COP27 – Expert Reaction
The world will turn its attention to Egypt next week as government leaders, policymakers, and activists attend the latest UN […]
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Māori perspectives on New Zealand’s space sector – Expert Reaction
Public consultation on New Zealand’s Aerospace Strategy and Space Policy Review will close today, the 31st of October. The consultation documents highlight the need […]
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NZ backs moratorium on deep-sea mining – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, until strong environmental rules can be agreed and backed up […]
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