Expert Reactions

Funding councils’ climate adaptation – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 July 201904 July 2019

Central Government could do more to help councils deal with the growing threat of climate change, according to a new […]

Microplastics on Auckland beaches – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 July 2019

Microplastics were present in most samples collected across 29 Auckland beaches and waterways, according to a study from Scion. About […]

Emissions across the economy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 June 2019

More cars on the road mean New Zealand’s household emissions continue to grow, while renewable energy expands and dairy takes a […]

Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 June 201920 June 2019

The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]

Sugary drink interventions – what works? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 June 2019

Researchers are trialling lots of different ways to influence us to buy or drink fewer sugary drinks – but what […]

Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 June 201907 June 2019

Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]

Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]

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 […]