Schools and Early Learning Centres will re-open tomorrow under Alert Level 2. All children can go to school or Early Learning Services, with […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Healthcare inequities and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
A new model predicts how COVID-19 could spread through different groups in the New Zealand population. The study – which […]
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Budget 2020 – Expert Reaction
The Government has published its Budget 2020 ‘Rebuilding Together’ this afternoon, announcing $50 billion to deliver a COVID-19 response and […]
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Viral mutations, lineages, and strains – Expert Reaction
A pre-print study says there is a new, quickly spreading mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study – which has […]
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The move to Level 2 – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will be returning a “new, safer normal” on Thursday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon. Public spaces […]
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Tourism in a trans-Tasman bubble – Expert Reaction
The Prime Minister’s commitment to a “COVID-safe Travel Zone” between Australia and New Zealand could give our tourism industry a key opportunity […]
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Fast-tracking RMA consents – Expert Reaction
In a bid to kick-start the economy post-lockdown, a number of projects will effectively bypass the Resource Management Act. The proposal […]
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Closing coronavirus clusters – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health closed two COVID-19 clusters at the weekend, meaning there have been no transmissions from them in 28 days. Thirteen […]
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Zero new cases of COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
For the first day in months, there have been no newly detected cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. While Ministry […]
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The latest on potential COVID-19 treatments – Expert Reaction
The US is considering fast-tracking the antiviral drug remdesivir for use in treating COVID-19 patients. However, two studies announced today give conflicting […]
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