With Future Diets Face Shortages of Micronutrients, Is it Time to Consider How We Feed People?
Mahya Tavan, Massey University and Bi Xue Patricia Soh, Massey University Photo by Chantal Garnier on Unsplash Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world. Severe iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, affects nearly...
Is the meteoric rise of “buy now, pay later” a financial risk for Kiwi youth?
Aaron Gilbert, Auckland University of Technology and Ayesha Scott, Auckland University of Technology Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash There are few stores without an Afterpay logo displayed on the door, or that don’t offer Laybuy at their online checkout. And...
Is Our Flood Protection Strategy Ready for Climate Change Challenges?
Xinyu Fu, University of Waikato; Iain White, University of Waikato; Rob Bell, University of Waikato, and Silvia Serrao-Neumann, University of Waikato Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash Despite countries pouring billions of dollars into “protecting” communities,...
Can an Empty House Tax Help Boost Affordable Housing in New Zealand?
Ranjana Gupta, Auckland University of Technology Photo by Breno Assis on Unsplash The property market is New Zealand’s largest industry, adding NZ$41.2 billion a year to gross domestic product. But there is a debate over how we tax houses – particularly those...
Can We Prevent the Extinction Crisis Driven by Invasive Species?
Andy Sheppard, CSIRO; Melodie McGeoch, La Trobe University; Philip Hulme, Lincoln University, New Zealand, and Phill Cassey, University of Adelaide Photo by Jens Rademacher on Unsplash Invasive alien species are driving biodiversity loss and extinctions...
Can Gene Mapping Help Save Critically Endangered Species?
Joseph Guhlin, University of Otago and Peter Dearden, University of Otago Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust on Unsplash The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in...
Are Labour and National Party Transport Policies Incompatible with NZ’s Emission Reduction Goals?
Philip Laird, University of Wollongong Photo by Eddie Bugajewski on Unsplash Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads. The cost and priority...
Are Commercial Lobbyists Gaining the Upper Hand in New Zealand’s Public Health Discourse?
Words by Boyd Swinburn Photo by amirali mirhashemian on Unsplash Calls for public health action have historically been swamped by industry opposition and now this imbalance is even worse. Whatever happens in this year’s election, the Labour Government...
Is Targeted Protection the Key to Managing Endemic COVID?
Words by Michael Plank, University of Canterbury; Freya Shearer, The University of Melbourne; James McCaw, The University of Melbourne, and James Wood, UNSW Sydney Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Interventions designed to limit the spread of COVID have...Subscribe by Email
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