by Carolle | May 17, 2024 | In the news, Science in emergencies
Tom Wilson, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Chief Science Advisor, was quoted in an article about planning for catastrophic events. Specifically, disaster risks from the Hikurangi subduction zone. Read the article published by Radio New...
by EllenR | Jan 26, 2021 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
How is Aotearoa New Zealand using genome sequencing in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch the latest instalment in the ‘Science in emergencies’ series of short documentaries by independent filmmaker Shirley Horrocks. See all documentaries here...
by juliet | Nov 30, 2020 | From the OPMCSA, Science in emergencies
Kia ora koutou, Since taking up the role of Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister in 2018, I have had the privilege to see first-hand the enormous difference that scientists can make in a crisis. Be it tackling a biosecurity incursion, supporting victims of...
by EllenR | Aug 24, 2020 | In the news, Science in emergencies
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the science response to the Whakaari/White Island eruption and recovery mission in this short documentary by independent filmmaker Shirley Horrocks. The film is the second part in a two-part series on science in emergencies, part of...
by EllenR | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
A short documentary film on Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 pandemic response has been released today. The film is directed and produced by independent filmmaker Shirley Horrocks. It is the first in a two-part series exploring science advice in emergencies....
by EllenR | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, In the news, Science in emergencies
The New Zealand Herald’s science reporter Jamie Morton spoke to Juliet about separating “the fact from the fudge” during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the article on the NZ Herald website Right: Artwork by a young fan (via Twitter) depicting the...