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COVID-19: Chief Science Advisor on effect of global lockdowns

COVID-19: Chief Science Advisor on effect of global lockdowns

by EllenR | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies

Juliet speaks to Lisa Owen on RNZ about the worldwide measures that will hopefully curb the rate of transmission in New Zealand, as the country prepares for lockdown. Listen to the interview on...
Q&A on COVID-19 with PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Michelle Dickinson

Q&A on COVID-19 with PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Michelle Dickinson

by EllenR | Mar 10, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news

Juliet sat down with the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl) for a Q&A session on the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The trio discussed how the virus infects people, the importance of hand-washing and whether face masks are...
A punitive nation: NZ contemplates radical overhaul of its justice system

A punitive nation: NZ contemplates radical overhaul of its justice system

by EllenR | Mar 4, 2020 | Criminal justice, In the news

Professor Ian Lambie, chief science advisor for the justice sector, is interviewed for this deep-dive into criminal justice reform in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read the article by John McCrone on Stuff See Ian’s series of reports on criminal...
Explained: What is 5G, how will it affect New Zealand in 2020

Explained: What is 5G, how will it affect New Zealand in 2020

by EllenR | Feb 12, 2020 | 5G, In the news

Juliet was interviewed by journalist Simon Shepherd for a Newshub television report and explainer article about 5G. The news clip also featured infographics produced by the Office. Watch the clip and read the article on Newshub Learn more about 5G in Aotearoa New...
Traumatic brain injuries and imprisonment linked, study suggests

Traumatic brain injuries and imprisonment linked, study suggests

by EllenR | Jan 29, 2020 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, In the news

A study of inmates at Christchurch women’s prison has found nearly every woman interviewed had a history of multiple traumatic brain injuries. The study was cited by Dr Ian Lambie, the chief science advisor to the justice sector, who has published a discussion paper...
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