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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction
The Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low-emission economy by 2050. The public […]
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Antarctic ice loss – Expert Reaction
Antarctica has lost about 3 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992, which corresponds to a sea-level rise of around 8 […]
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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor – Expert Reaction
Prof Juliet Gerrard, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Science, has been appointed as the […]
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Preventing youth offending – Expert reaction
Early intervention can help keep prison numbers down and get children off the prison pipeline, according to a new report […]
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Impacts of Mycoplasma bovis eradication – Expert reaction
Cabinet decided on Monday to continue efforts to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Experts say the efforts will have repercussions for […]
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Pay offer to nurses – Expert Reaction
In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs […]
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Caution urged over biodegradable bags – Expert reaction
Plastic bags are the current public enemy number one, but are biodegradable bags any better? European experts argue that the […]
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BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction
The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]
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Impact of Mycoplasma bovis on cow welfare – Expert Reaction
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has spread “beyond all expectation” in the last week, with Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor indicating that the number of farms affected […]
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