The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]
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Deepfake and the law – Expert Reaction
Deepfake and other ‘synthetic media’ will be the next wave of online content causing concern, but there’s no need to rush […]
Continue readingPolytechnic mega-merger proposal – In the News
The Government’s six week consultation period over plans to overhaul of vocational education has some in the sector worried that […]
Continue readingCar smoking ban – In the News
Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that smoking and vaping in cars when children are present will be banned. […]
Continue readingLow-emissions economy report – In the News
The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]
Continue readingMfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction
The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]
Continue readingGreenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction
The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]
Continue readingNo new offshore oil exploration permits – In the News
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this morning that the Government would not hand out any new offshore oil and gas […]
Continue readingDoubters try to bury sugary-drinks tax — Boyd Swinburn
Despite doubt-mongering by the Food and Beverage industry, a tax on sugary drinks would help counter childhood obesity and dental caries, writes University […]
Continue readingPreparing to March for Science – In the News
Around the world, people who value science are preparing to participate in the #marchforscience on Earth Day, April 22nd, with […]
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