Local councils will own the proposed four new water entities – and local voices will be strengthened, the government has confirmed today. As part […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Urgent need to restore land and forests – Expert Reaction
Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded, says a major UN assessment of how countries manage and use land resources – […]
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Blueprint to adapt to a warmer world – Expert Reaction
The government’s first formal plan for adapting to climate change – including effects like floods, fire, drought and sea-level rise – is now out for […]
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A plan to save nature within 30 years – Expert Reaction
Efforts to safeguard New Zealand’s native plants and wildlife are spelled out in a newly-launched government plan, including easing tourism impacts and more […]
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Sorting out our supply chain woes – Expert Reaction
Major challenges facing New Zealand’s freight and supply chain system are laid out in a paper released today for public consultation. The […]
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The state of the environment in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction
A triennial report on the state of the environment has changed the way it reports its findings, drawing more on […]
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NZ moves to the Orange traffic light setting – Expert Reaction
Indoor gathering limits and seating requirements will be removed when the country moves to Orange at 11:59pm tonight. The Orange […]
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Ruapehu unrest heightens – Expert Reaction
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake is belching CO₂ at the second highest level ever recorded at the site. GNS says the changes suggest […]
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New Covid-19 variant XE may be more transmissible – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organization is warning of a new Covid-19 variant that may be more transmissible than Omicron BA.2. XE is potentially […]
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NZ tops world for melanoma deaths – Expert Reaction
New Zealand had the highest melanoma death rate in 2020, according to a new study in JAMA Dermatology, which also […]
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