Last night in Wellington Prof Shaun Hendy launched his new book Get Off the Grass, co-authored with the late Sir […]
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Pure Advantage ‘Green Growth’ report in the news
A report launched today by the business initiative Pure Advantage lays out a number of opportunities to boost New Zealand’s […]
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A major report into ‘green growth opportunities’ for New Zealand, outlining actions for industry and government to apply across several […]
Continue readingRecession increased UK suicides – expert responds
New research suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK Drawing […]
Continue readingPutting a price on natural ‘goods and services’
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Wed 6 July 10.30 AM Soil, water, energy, air, wildlife and minerals — they underpin our economy, […]
Continue readingNZ to become a green technology powerhouse?
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a report which suggests New Zealand should focus on producing […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: Mental illness link with poor job prospects in young
Research from the University of Otago has shown that mental illness in young adults can be tied to poor economic […]
Continue readingPsychiatric disorders in youth leave lasting mark
People who suffer mental illness between 18 and 25 are more likely to experience a range of negative economic effects […]
Continue readingInnovation – will science be key to economic growth?
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Tues 29 Jun 11 am (NZT) — Statistics New Zealand will release its latest biennial report on […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Fish forever?
Peter Huck writes in the New Zealand Herald about our fisheries situation, the Quota Management System (introduced in the late […]
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