by juliet | Jun 27, 2024 | From the OPMCSA
Today we release our final report in the Food Loss and Waste (FLW) series at an event with Min Simmonds hosted by New Zealand Food Waste Champions. An astonishing 40% of food produced globally is wasted each year. In our last major project, we have been exploring why...
by Emma | Jun 26, 2024 | From the OPMCSA, Internships
In 2020, the Office released a report that explored the future of commercial fisheries in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report focused on how New Zealand’s relationship with the ocean can be improved. Packed within its pages were case studies of innovation. To complement...
by Carolle | Jun 5, 2024 | From the OPMCSA
Our last annual report, Mahi Tahi 6, is now available. We reflect on our last year, and the ponder the difference we have made over the last six years. Download Mahi Tahi 6 here You can read Juliet’s foreword below: Tēnā koutou katoa, ngā mihi o te wā ki a...
by Carolle | May 27, 2024 | Artificial intelligence, From the OPMCSA
Last month, our office, with support from the Ministry of Health organised a one-day workshop and a symposium about the use of AI in our healthcare system. Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Health, Professor Ian Town, recently hosted two events to socialise...
by Carolle | Mar 15, 2024 | COVID-19, From the OPMCSA
Juliet joined Professor Julia M Wright to discuss the information landscape in Aotearoa during COVID-19. She reflected on the role of science communication during different phases of the pandemic, and how tools discussed in a recent report from the OPMCSA, He Uru...
by Carolle | Feb 8, 2024 | From the OPMCSA
Measuring pollution produced by the space sector can be quite complicated and it seems there’s more to it than just space debris. OPMCSA fellow Priyanka Dhopade and analyst Carolle Varughese reflect on caring for the final frontier. The space sector...
