by Rebecca | Jul 13, 2023 | From the OPMCSA
AI (artificial intelligence) regulation is a hot topic internationally. Leaders of some of the big players in the AI world are signing open letters and talking to politicians and journalists about the need to regulate AI to prevent serious harms. In this blog, we...
by juliet | Jun 6, 2023 | From the OPMCSA
After several years of interacting with the international community remotely, it has been great to be able to connect in person again. This year the (fully vaccinated!) team have been making the most of the opportunity to travel and learn from colleagues in other...
by juliet | Mar 29, 2023 | From the OPMCSA
The government’s launch of Te rautaki para – Waste strategy today sheds light on the importance of how we create and manage waste in Aotearoa New Zealand, and sets out a pathway for changing unsustainable practices where valuable resources are wasted in...
by Emma | Feb 3, 2023 | From the OPMCSA
Flooding events across the North Island have resulted in fatalities, uninhabitable homes, and vital infrastructure in need of repair. What on earth is going on? Auckland was recently overwhelmed by record breaking rainfall, with resulting floodwaters causing loss of...
by juliet | Dec 12, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Recently, a headline in Stuff asked an excellent question: why has the government been so slow to clean up meth contamination standards? The article was prompted by the announcement that the government was consulting on a standard for meth contamination of rental...
by juliet | Oct 20, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Food rescue organisations in Aotearoa captured over 11,500 tonnes of food at risk of going to waste last year, distributing it to people in the community, including those experiencing food insecurity. Our second food waste report, which we are releasing today,...