ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: THUR 30 September, 1:30 pm (NZT) — Weather data salvaged from Northland missionary diaries and Australian First […]
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Scientists on implications of sea level rise
The potential impacts of an increase in sea level over the course of the next century were the subject of […]
Continue readingIs the Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy realistic?
The government’s Developing our Energy Potential – Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy and Draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation […]
Continue readingFood insecurity – who is affected?
As if we don’t have enough stress in our lives, now there’s a new one – food stress. But what’s […]
Continue readingWhat’s in our groundwater?
Groundwater is a crucial natural resource — around one third of the water used in New Zealand comes from underground […]
Continue readingRare double earthquake behind tsunami warning confusion
New research into the earthquake responsible for the deadly 2009 tsunami in Samoa and Tonga, has shown that it was […]
Continue reading‘What’s in the Sea?’ – Census of Marine Life marine biodiversity roll call
Representing the most comprehensive and authoritative answer yet to one of humanity’s most ancient questions — “What lives in the […]
Continue readingAlternatives to 1080 pest control – what and when?
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Tues 20 July, 10 am (NZT) — Conservation efforts in New Zealand currently depend heavily on a […]
Continue readingShould we scrap GST on healthy food?
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Tues 13 July 9 am (NZT) As part of its focus on improving public health, the Maori […]
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 […]
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