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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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Expert Q&A: The science of the Ngauranga slip
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 12:11 pm | Science Media Centre
Yesterday's landslip that blocked State Highway 1 into Wellington has been cleared away, but how did it happen and are we likely to see more of these types of slips? More >>
Science Deadline: Dam Appeal, Nanoscare and melting mantle
Friday, 7 July 2017, 2:39 pm | Science Media Centre
Legal blow for Ruataniwha The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the Hawke's Bay. More >>
Supreme Court rejects Ruataniwha appeal - Expert reaction
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 6:31 pm | Science Media Centre
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the Hawke’s Bay. The court’s decision was released today , following a Court of Appeal ruling last year that found the process of acquiring the land was ... More >>
Science Deadline: Childcare nutrition, Grenfell disaster
Friday, 16 June 2017, 3:32 pm | Science Media Centre
A survey of menus provided by childcare centres found most weren't meeting nutritional guidelines. More >>
SMC ALERT: Future of Housing - Expert Q&A
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 2:18 pm | Science Media Centre
There's no place like home, but owning your own home is harder than ever before. Leaky homes, eye-watering prices, an ageing housing stock and a growing population: how can we make sure everyone has an affordable, healthy home? More >>
What scientists say on fluoridation
Monday, 12 June 2017, 11:47 am | Science Media Centre
As parliament considers a bill to put decision-making about community water fluoridation in the hands of district health boards, fluoridation is likely to remain a polarising issue for some communities. More >>
New fund to support science-related journalism projects
Monday, 12 June 2017, 9:50 am | Science Media Centre
The Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund is offering grants of between $500 and $10,000 for projects exploring science-related issues of importance to New Zealand. More >>
Bluff oysters parasite threat
Friday, 9 June 2017, 1:49 pm | Science Media Centre
There are concerns the iconic Bluff oyster could be decimated by a parasite discovered in Stewart Island farms. More >>
Trump pulls US out of Paris
Friday, 2 June 2017, 4:11 pm | Science Media Centre
In a widely-anticipated and predicted announcement, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. Speaking from the Rose Garden on Friday morning NZ time, Trump said he would withdraw the US from ... More >>
The plight of NZ's native birds
Friday, 2 June 2017, 3:54 pm | Science Media Centre
In her penultimate report, the outgoing Environment Commissioner turned her attention to the threats to our native birds. More >>
Trump pulls out of Paris Agreement - Expert Reaction
Friday, 2 June 2017, 9:17 am | Science Media Centre
News this morning that US President Donald Trump has decided to pull the USA out of the Paris Agreement was widely anticipated. More >>
Budget 2017 light on science
Friday, 26 May 2017, 4:28 pm | Science Media Centre
The Government has released this year’s Budget, with $250 million earmarked for science and innovation initiatives and an extra $880m for health. Finance Minister Steven Joyce delivered his first budget on Thursday: the National-led Government’s ... More >>
NZ beats Australia to space
Friday, 26 May 2017, 4:25 pm | Science Media Centre
Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket yesterday from the Māhia Peninsula, reaching space but failing to make it to orbit. More >>
Rocket Lab lifts off - Expert Reaction
Friday, 26 May 2017, 9:53 am | Science Media Centre
Despite not reaching orbit, the company announced it successfully made it to space, marking the first orbital-class rocket launched from a private launch site. More >>
$250 million earmarked for science & innovation initiatives
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 5:12 pm | Science Media Centre
Finance Minister Steven Joyce's first budget included boosts to science and research funds, including: More >>
Manchester attack and trauma in young people — Expert Q&A
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 1:45 pm | Science Media Centre
Monday's deadly attack at a pop concert at the Manchester Arena, has led to the UK raising the national threat level to 'critical'. More >>
Rocket Lab and its efforts to launch NZ into space game Q&A
Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:55 am | Science Media Centre
Yesterday marked the start of the ten-day window in which Rocket Lab will attempt to launch its Electron rocket from the Mahia Peninsula in the Northern Hawkes Bay. More >>
Alpine Fault is hot, hot, hot
Friday, 19 May 2017, 1:13 pm | Science Media Centre
Drilling into the Alpine Fault to measure the conditions of the fault and monitor what happens before a major earthquake, a team of New Zealand and international scientists found extremely hot water just a couple of hundred metres down. More >>
Council blamed for gastro
Friday, 12 May 2017, 4:24 pm | Science Media Centre
The first stage of the inquiry into Havelock North’s drinking water contamination found several parties (including both the district and regional councils) failed to protect the public from disease. More >>
Threatened Species Strategy - Expert Reaction
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 11:19 am | Science Media Centre
The strategy outlines how the government aims to halt the decline of our threatened species and prevent others from becoming threatened, with Predator Free 2050 featuring prominently. More >>
