Reducing the burden of plastic is the theme of a new report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]
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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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Chief Science Advisor reports on youth suicide – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, has released a discussion paper on New Zealand’s youth suicide rate. […]
Continue readingThe science of the freshwater estate – In the News
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has released a report hoped to help understand the complexity of […]
Continue readingThe art of science advice – RNZ
Radio New Zealand science journalist Veronika Meduna recently quizzed New Zealand’s chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, and Australia’s newly-appointed […]
Continue readingAsbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners
Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]
Continue readingNew Chief Scientific Advisor appointed – Radio New Zealand
Professor Richie Poulton is the newly-appointed Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development, Radio New Zealand reports. An […]
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A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science advice in the context of […]
Continue readingAudio: Science advice in situations of crisis
A panel discussion at the inaugural Science Advice to Governments conference in Auckland, 28-29 August, 2014. Science Advice in Situations […]
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