by Emily | Jun 20, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Starting this Friday, New Zealanders across the motu will enjoy a long weekend, the nation’s first ever Matariki holiday. I met with astrophysicist, Māori astronomy expert, and member of the Matariki Advisory Committee Dr Pauline Harris to find out more. Friday the...
by Emily | Mar 28, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
With New Zealanders preparing to turn their clocks back as daylight saving ends this Sunday, I’ve been pondering the history and science behind this tradition. Like many New Zealanders, I have a love-hate relationship with daylight saving. I hate losing sleep when the...
by Emily | Feb 14, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Don’t worry, it’s not just you. With global temperatures up 1.1°C compared to pre-industrial levels, it’s getting noticeably warmer throughout the world. Aotearoa New Zealand is no exception. This summer has been hotter than usual. In 2021 – our warmest year on record...
by Emily | Jan 21, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
The end of 2021 brought a flurry of activity on climate change. We had COP26, New Zealand’s international emissions reduction promise, a consultation on our national emissions reduction plan, and a commitment to provide more climate aid to developing countries. With...
