by juliet | Nov 29, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
Kia ora koutou As 5G begins its roll out in Aotearoa New Zealand, lots of people are asking what exactly 5G is and what it will mean for our country, our health, and our way of living. There are many legitimate questions to ask around the safety of any new technology,...
by JonoB | Nov 20, 2019 | Antimicrobial resistance, In the news
Dr Ian Town (Chief Science Advisor, Ministry of Health) discusses antibiotic resistance, how all New Zealanders contribute to the issue and what we can do to help combat it. Read the media release on NZ Doctor The Ministry for Health has accessible information on...
by juliet | Nov 12, 2019 | From the OPMCSA, Insect decline, Internships
Kia ora koutou This week the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment put out an important report on the need for Aotearoa New Zealand to put more effort into gathering and monitoring data about our environment. Read the PCE report here Read an accessible...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries, Foodstuffs NZ and New Zealand King Salmon, has run a three-part plastics packaging masterclass series to help empower brands to make informed decisions around their...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
Plastic pellets, or nurdles, are the raw material of the plastics manufacturing industry. They are commonly found in beach and river clean ups. The plastic manufacturing industry in Aotearoa New Zealand identified this as a key issue for their members to address....