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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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Science Journalism Fund - round 3 now open
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 3:28 pm | Science Media Centre
Applications are open and eligibility criteria have been updated for the third round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. More >>
New PM’s Chief Science Advisor - Expert reaction
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:51 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
Prof Juliet Gerrard, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Science, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. More >>
SMC: Mars' building blocks for life
Friday, 8 June 2018, 3:20 pm | Science Media Centre
The Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life, and NASA's scientists say their findings show they’re on the right path in the search for evidence of life. A series of papers published today in Science detail ... More >>
SMC: Eradication decision for M.bovis
Friday, 1 June 2018, 3:51 pm | Science Media Centre
Eradication decision for M.bovis Cabinet decided on Monday to continue with attempts to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis . More >>
Impacts of Mycoplasma bovis eradication - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 4:50 pm | Science Media Centre
Experts say the efforts will have repercussions for farmers, though additional resources can be tailored to support those most vulnerable. More >>
Pay offer to nurses - Expert reaction
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 11:39 am | Science Media Centre
In a bid to avoid a strike, district health boards have offered nurses a series of three pay rises over 15 months. Before DHBs announced the offer, hospital nurses and midwives had voted in favour of a two-day strike. This remains possible, if nurses ... More >>
SMC: How biodegradable are bags?
Friday, 25 May 2018, 3:43 pm | Science Media Centre
How biodegradable are bags? Plastic bags are currently public enemy number one, but are biodegradable bags any better? More >>
SMC: Budget 2018 expert round-up
Friday, 18 May 2018, 4:24 pm | Science Media Centre
The Labour Government's first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education, but a few new research and innovation initiatives got a look-in. More >>
Budget 2018: Science and research - Expert Reaction Update
Friday, 18 May 2018, 8:47 am | Science Media Centre NZ
The Labour Government's first Budget includes funding for the R&D tax credit announced last month, a new Green Investment Fund to transition to help the transition to a low-carbon economy and funding towards healthier homes. More >>
Budget 2018: Science and research - Expert Reaction
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:56 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
The Labour Government's first Budget includes funding for the R&D tax credit announced last month, a new Green Investment Fund to transition to help the transition to a low-carbon economy and funding towards healthier homes. More >>
Science Deadline: This week in Sci-tech Issue 471, 11 May 20
Friday, 11 May 2018, 3:55 pm | Science Media Centre
Science Deadline: Cochrane vaccine review, call for harm-reduced tobacco products, and curtailing farm nutrient run-off More >>
SMC ALERT: Impact of Mycoplasma bovis on cow welfare
Friday, 11 May 2018, 3:18 pm | Science Media Centre
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has spread “beyond all expectation” in the last week, with Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor indicating that the number of farms affected by the disease "will likely exceed their earlier modelling”. More >>
Curtailing farm nutrient run-off - Expert reaction
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 10:28 am | Science Media Centre
Environment Minister David Parker told TVNZ's Q&A on Sunday that tough measures to curb nutrient run-off from farms could stall further dairy intensification. Though he said there would not be a direct cap on the number of cattle, "cow numbers ... More >>
SMC: Neonicotinoid ban in the EU
Friday, 4 May 2018, 3:59 pm | Science Media Centre
Neonicotinoid ban in the EU The European Commission voted late last week to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides anywhere except a close glasshouse. More >>
European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids
Monday, 30 April 2018, 6:28 pm | Science Media Centre
The European Commission has voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member states. The decision is expected to come into force by the end of 2018, with only closed greenhouses exempt. More >>
SMC: A low-emissions economy
Friday, 27 April 2018, 2:28 pm | Science Media Centre
A low-emissions economy A draft report from the Productivity Commission has outlined some of the changes New Zealand could expect in the transition to a low-emissions economy. More >>
Science Deadline - This Week in Sci-Tech
Friday, 20 April 2018, 3:31 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash have released a discussion document on a proposed Research and Development tax incentive. More >>
MfE reports on changes to NZ's landscapes - Expert reaction
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 1:53 pm | Science Media Centre
The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ's environmental reporting. More >>
R&D tax incentive discussion document - Expert reaction
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:52 am | Science Media Centre
Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash have released a discussion document on a proposed Research and Development tax incentive. More >>
Science Deadline: This week in Sci-tech
Friday, 13 April 2018, 4:22 pm | Science Media Centre
In this issue: No new oil permits, marine heatwaves heating up, and when did sweet potatoes spread? More >>
