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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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Nicotine e-cigarettes legalised - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 1:43 pm | Science Media Centre
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be legalised. The Science Media Centre gathered expert reaction on the announcement. More >>
Kaikoura refines hazards
Friday, 24 March 2017, 4:26 pm | Science Media Centre NZ
The first research paper based on data from last November's Kaikoura earthquake has made a splash with its publication in high-profile journal Science . More >>
Science Deadline: Four months since Kaikoura
Friday, 17 March 2017, 5:28 pm | Science Media Centre
Science Deadline: Four months since Kaikoura, more science in the media and great new SciBloggers! More >>
Focus on natural hazards
Friday, 10 March 2017, 4:00 pm | Science Media Centre
Two research papers on major natural hazards and an internal review into September's East Cape earthquake have turned the spotlight on natural hazards this week. More >>
Science Deadline: Antibiotics, water, environment compliance
Friday, 3 March 2017, 5:32 pm | Science Media Centre
Science Deadline: Antibiotic priorities, freshwater discussion continues and environmental compliance overlooked Issue 413, 03 Mar 2017 Quick Links SMC Alerts Calendar Briefings Media Registration About Us Contact the SMC Top news from scimex.org the Science ... More >>
Toxic algal blooms in NZ - Expert Q&A
Monday, 27 February 2017, 12:45 pm | Science Media Centre
Last week, the New Zealand Government announced its intention to make 90 per cent of NZ's waterways 'swimmable' by 2040. More >>
Swimmable target for 2040
Friday, 24 February 2017, 3:25 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government plans to ensure 90 per cent of New Zealand rivers, streams and lates are "swimmable" by 2040. More >>
Fires ravage Port Hills
Friday, 17 February 2017, 3:29 pm | Science Media Centre
Firefighters have spent much of the week battling fires on Christchurch's Port Hills, which have forces families out of their homes. More >>
Dry fuels fanning Port Hills fire
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 1:26 pm | Science Media Centre
Firefighters have been battling fires on Christchurch's Port Hills since Monday evening. Hundreds of hectares of scrub and vegetation have been burnt and nearby residents have been evacuated. More >>
Highly flammable vegetation helps fuel Port Hills fires
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 3:58 pm | Science Media Centre
Firefighters have been battling fires on Christchurch's Port Hills since Monday evening. More >>
Will NZ's future energy be clean? - Expert Q&A
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 10:36 am | Science Media Centre
Approximately 80 per cent of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable energy sources. But is this the full picture behind NZ's clean and green reputation? More >>
Science in crises: harnessing hype
Friday, 10 February 2017, 4:12 pm | Science Media Centre
Lay the groundwork in peace time and be responsive and adaptable when the crisis is unfolding. More >>
Change to cannabis approval
Friday, 10 February 2017, 4:10 pm | Science Media Centre
Patients seeking medicinal cannabis will no longer need the approval of a minister, but will go to the Minstry of Health instead. More >>
Change to approval for medicinal cannabis
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 3:25 pm | Science Media Centre
Patients seeking medicinal cannabis will no longer need the approval of a minister, but instead will go to the Ministry of Health. More >>
Inquiry hears outbreak details
Friday, 3 February 2017, 4:39 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government inquiry looking into last year's Havelock North gastro outbreak has started hearings this week. More >>
HPV vaccine funded for boys
Friday, 3 February 2017, 4:37 pm | Science Media Centre
As students have headed back to school this week, boys, as well as girls, will have funded access to the HPV vaccine Gardasil. More >>
HPV vaccine now funded for boys
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 11:05 am | Science Media Centre
As students head back to school this week, boys, as well as girls, will have funded access to the HPV vaccine Gardasil. More >>
12-month deadline for EQ fix
Friday, 27 January 2017, 4:11 pm | Science Media Centre
Owners of about 300 earthquake-prone buildings will have 12 months to secure unreinforced masonry, following theNovember 14 Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
How to become predator free
Friday, 20 January 2017, 2:47 pm | Science Media Centre
Nearly six months ago the Government announced it would aim to rid New Zealand of rats, stoats and possums by 2050. How will we get there? More >>
Predator Free NZ - Expert Q&A
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 1:48 pm | Science Media Centre
Nearly six months ago the Government announced it would aim for a Predator Free New Zealand by 2050. More >>
