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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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Freshwater cap-and-trade scheme - Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 9:56 am | Science Media Centre
Managing freshwater by cap-and-trade would help address iwi claims, manage contaminants and fairly allocate the freshwater estate, according to the New Zealand Initiative . More >>
Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 9:03 am | Science Media Centre
One million species are threatened with extinction and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, a global report warns. The UN's Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) paints a grim portrait of ... More >>
Denisovan jawbone discovery – Expert Reaction
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 11:32 am | Science Media Centre
Ancient Denisovans travelled much further than we thought, according to the discovery of a 160,000-year-old jawbone on the Tibetan Plateau in China. More >>
Active transport report – Expert Reaction
Monday, 29 April 2019, 2:08 pm | Science Media Centre
A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting Kiwis out of their cars and into more ‘active transport’. More >>
The state of Aotearoa's environment - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 11:16 am | Science Media Centre
A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth and pollution. More >>
Greenhouse gas emissions rise again - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 3:11 pm | Science Media Centre
According to the annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory , emissions increased by 23.1 per cent between 1990 and 2017. This increase was largely driven by increases in road transport emission and fossil fuel-generated electricity production. More >>
First image of a black hole - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 11:51 am | Science Media Centre
Researchers have captured the first-ever image of a black hole. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) - an array of eight ground-based radio telescopes - was designed to capture images of a black hole. More >>
Census delays and missing data - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 10:22 am | Science Media Centre
One in seven New Zealanders did not fully complete the 2018 Census, according to information from Statistics New Zealand. More >>
West Coast landfill erosion - Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 2:08 pm | Science Media Centre
Following heavy rainfall and flooding on the West Coast, the Fox Glacier landfill became exposed through erosion, with rubbish spilling out into the environment. More >>
Canterbury earthquakes and mental health – Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 10:18 am | Science Media Centre
The Canterbury earthquakes had widespread adverse effects on mental health, according to a new review. More >>
Drug-resistant Candida auris - Expert Reaction
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 10:00 am | Science Media Centre
There were alarming headlines from the US over the weekend about a type of yeast that has been causing serious illness in hospital patients. More >>
How NZ birds lost flight – Expert Reaction
Friday, 5 April 2019, 9:38 am | Science Media Centre
Researchers have found new evidence about what made some of New Zealand’s iconic birds flightless. More >>
Scale of current measles outbreak - Expert Q&A
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 2:29 pm | Science Media Centre
Over the past week there have been three confirmed new measles cases, bringing the total for 2019 up to 67, according to monitoring by the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). More >>
EPA investigation into firefighting foams - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 2:27 pm | Science Media Centre
Firefighting foams containing banned chemical PFOS have been found at 17 sites across New Zealand by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). More >>
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 >>
