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Tackling plastic waste: Chief Science Advisor calls for more data and standardisation

Tackling plastic waste: Chief Science Advisor calls for more data and standardisation

by EllenR | Aug 7, 2020 | I roto i te pāpāho, Te whakaaro anō mō ngā kirihou

Juliet sat down for an interview with GS1 New Zealand, a not-for-profit supply chain standards organsiation. The conversation centred on the Rethinking plastics report – where it started, what recommendations it made, and how implementation of those recommendations is...
Short documentary on COVID-19 pandemic response released

Short documentary on COVID-19 pandemic response released

by EllenR | Jul 24, 2020 | COVID-19, I roto i te pāpāho, Ngā tohutohu pūtaiao i roto i ngā ohotata

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....
Mahi Tahi 2 – Our second annual report is ready to download

Mahi Tahi 2 – Our second annual report is ready to download

by EllenR | Jul 10, 2020 | Ngā whakamārama mai i te tari

Our second annual report, Mahi Tahi 2, is now at the printers. If you would like a hard copy, please get in touch. Download Mahi Tahi 2 (PDF, 22MB)   Tēnā koutou katoa, ngā mihi o te wā ki a tātou. Ahakoa ngā ārai, ahakoa ngā aupiki me ngā auheke, mā te āta...
Legal cannabis could reduce harm, but many unknowns

Legal cannabis could reduce harm, but many unknowns

by EllenR | Jul 9, 2020 | I roto i te pāpāho, Taru rauhea

Professor Joe Boden, member of the cannabis expert panel, spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB about the possible impacts of legalising cannabis for recreational use. Listen to the interview below or on the Newstalk ZB...
Our cannabis webpage is now live

Our cannabis webpage is now live

by EllenR | Jul 7, 2020 | Ngā whakamārama mai i te tari, Taru rauhea

Kia ora koutou Today we launch our cannabis webpage. This evidence summary won’t tell you how to vote – instead, it aims to support you to make your decision in the upcoming referendum on legalising recreational cannabis. The government has provided details of how the...
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