policy

Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]

NZ falling behind in human rights issues

In the News | Published: 02 April 201528 March 2016

A new report authored by researchers at AUT and the University of Waikato has revealed that New Zealand’s appearances are deceiving when […]

New Chief Scientific Advisor appointed – Radio New Zealand

In the News | Published: 23 February 201528 March 2016

Professor Richie Poulton is the newly-appointed Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development, Radio New Zealand reports. An […]

Dietary fat recommendations – experts respond

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 February 201513 February 2015

A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded. […]

Fat review re-ignites debate on NZ diet advice

In the News | Published: 12 February 201528 March 2016

A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded, sparking […]

Climate change centre stage at UN summit

In the News | Published: 26 September 201426 September 2014

The United Nations Climate Summit, concluding in New York this week, has put climate policy firmly back on the political agenda. […]

Sir Peter Gluckman on science and policy

Reflections on Science | Published: 25 August 201425 August 2014

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, is this week hosting and chairing the Science Advice to Governments […]

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