The Department of Conservation (DOC) has today released the risk assessment for landslides and rockfall at Clifton Beach, Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay. […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
The Global Methane Budget report – Expert Reaction
The Global Carbon Project (GCP) has today released its latest analysis of the worldwide balance of methane emissions and sinks. The report […]
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Crown Research Institute review – Expert Reaction
Last week, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment released a commissioned review of the New Zealand’s Crown Research Institutes. The Te […]
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Securing NZ quarantine and managed isolation facilities – Expert Reaction
Recent escapes from managed isolation facilities have drawn attention to security and compliance among returning New Zealanders. But with many […]
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Tiwai Point closure – Expert Reaction
Tiwai Point owners Rio Tinto will close the Southland-based aluminium smelter after operating for almost 50 years. The smelter directly […]
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Personal welfare under border quarantine – Expert Reaction
As more New Zealanders continue to return from abroad, additional quarantine facilities are being set up to meet demand. A […]
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New H1N1 influenza virus detected – Expert Reaction
A Chinese and British research team has identified a new H1N1 influenza virus in pigs. The research, published today in […]
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Dolphin protection plan announced – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced a suite of measures in an effort to protect New Zealand’s native Māui and Hector’s dolphins. […]
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COVID-19 testing at the border – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced new changes to how it tests for COVID-19 in people who work near New Zealand’s borders. […]
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New COVID-19 cases – Expert Reaction (Updated)
This post was updated on 18 June. The original 16 June post is below these new comments. Another case of […]
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