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Science Media Centre NZ
Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community.
The Science Media Centre is New Zealand's only trusted, independent source of information for the media on all issues related to science. Thousands of news stories providing context from and quoting New Zealand researchers have been published as a direct result of our work.
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Green hydrogen industry in NZ – Expert Q&A
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 5:27 pm | Science Media Centre
On March 15, the Prime Minister released a roadmap for transitioning the Taranaki region from an oil and gas producer to a green hydrogen hub. More >>
Science Journalism Fund 2019 winners awarded
Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 11:28 am | Science Media Centre
Five new projects will be funded in the latest round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. More >>
West Coast flooding - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 3:38 pm | Science Media Centre
The West Coast region of the South Island has declared a state of emergency following torrential rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. More >>
Separating greenhouse gases in climate policy -Experts React
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 3:09 pm | Science Media Centre
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) has proposed the Government treat agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions in climate policy. More >>
Science Deadline: This Week in Sci-Tech
Friday, 22 March 2019, 3:38 pm | Science Media Centre
On Thursday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced new legislation would be passed under urgency, banning all military style semi-automatics and assault rifles. More >>
Urgent changes to gun laws – Expert Reaction
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 4:58 pm | Science Media Centre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced urgent gun legislation following last week’s mosque shootings. More >>
Muslim identity and experiences in New Zealand
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 12:05 pm | Science Media Centre
Fifty people died in the shooting and 31 people remain in hospital. Writing on RNZ , Anjum Rahman from the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand detailed repeated attempts to lobby Government to stem discrimination against their community. More >>
UPDATED: Christchurch attacks: gun control - Expert Reaction
Monday, 18 March 2019, 4:57 pm | Science Media Centre
"All firearms are a risk, but some are a much greater risk than others. It’s absolutely not about banning guns – it’s about banning that high-risk gun. More >>
Christchurch mosque attacks - Expert Reaction
Friday, 15 March 2019, 5:22 pm | Science Media Centre
People in central Christchurch have been urged to stay indoors, with all schools, Christchurch Hospital and the University of Canterbury on lockdown. Multiple roads have been closed and police say the "risk environment remains extremely high". More >>
NZ suspends Boeing 737 MAX – Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 4:42 pm | Science Media Centre
The Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from travelling in and out of New Zealand. More >>
NZ suspends Boeing 737 MAX – Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 3:52 pm | Science Media Centre
The Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from travelling in and out of New Zealand. More >>
Measles in Canterbury - Expert Q&A
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 5:26 pm | Science Media Centre
Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus . More >>
Student-led climate strikes - Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 4:25 pm | Science Media Centre
School Strike 4 Climate Action NZ stems from international youth movements to protest against climate change, initially led by 15-year-old Greta Thunberg who started protesting outside the Swedish parliament last August. More >>
Making rentals warm & dry
Friday, 1 March 2019, 4:25 pm | Science Media Centre
Housing Minister Phil Twyford on Sunday announced the new standards that set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, drainage and draught stopping. More >>
New Tasman bush fire - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 3:45 pm | Science Media Centre
A new bush fire has broken out near Nelson , as warm and extremely dry conditions persist in the region. Police have told residents living on a stretch of Moutere Highway to evacuate and the following up with evacuation patrols. Today was the day ... More >>
Fruit fly detections in Auckland - Expert Q&A
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 9:43 am | Science Media Centre
Two different species of exotic fruit flies have been found in Auckland in the past week . Both pose a risk to New Zealand's horticulture industry and the threat is unlikely to disappear. More >>
Vitamin C, cancer and infection – Expert Q&A
Thursday, 14 February 2019, 9:52 am | Science Media Centre
Researchers will meet in Auckland this week to discuss the potential role of Vitamin C in cancer and infection. More >>
Polytechnic Merger - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 5:14 pm | Science Media Centre
All 16 polytechnics will be merged into a single national institute after falling enrolments and multi-million dollar deficits have made the current system untenable. More >>
Surgical sterilisation – Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 5:12 pm | Science Media Centre
The processes of sterilisation of equipment that is used in surgery usually involves manual inspection and hand washing of the instruments to remove any obvious adherent body fluids, such as small blood clots, followed by further cleaning in an automated ... More >>
Nelson bush fire - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 7 February 2019, 4:41 pm | Science Media Centre
A massive bush fire is burning near Nelson , which has experienced warm and extremely dry conditions this summer. More >>
