Expert Reactions

Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]

Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201930 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]

Government’s response to He Ara Oranga – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 May 201929 May 2019

The Government has responded to the recommendations from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report, He Ara Oranga. All but […]

Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 May 2019

New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence, but regulation is needed to ensure it is used […]

Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 May 201921 May 2019

Deepfake and other ‘synthetic media’ will be the next wave of online content causing concern, but there’s no need to rush […]

Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 May 201917 May 2019

Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]