Expert Reactions

New national booking system for COVID-19 vaccine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 June 2021

The government plans to offer the vaccine to the rest of New Zealand’s adult population – Group 4 – starting […]

2021 is “absolutely critical” for climate and nature – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 June 202111 June 2021

The biodiversity and climate emergencies can’t be solved in isolation, says a new UN-backed report – we either solve both […]

WHO seeks end to human rights abuse in mental health care – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 June 2021

A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices […]

AstraZeneca vaccine linked to bleeding disorder, Pfizer not – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 June 202110 June 2021

New Zealand-led research shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk of a rare bleeding disorder. However, […]

Climate Commission’s final advice calls for step-up on climate action – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 June 202114 June 2021

Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future – but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says […]

Kiwi ingenuity in the future of food – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 June 2021

How can New Zealand help to feed a growing global population, in a way that is healthy for people and […]

Three Waters reform could cost $185 billion – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 June 2021

New independent analysis and modelling predicts up to $185 billion is required in the next 30 years to upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and […]