Could one small step for supply chains mean one giant leap toward sustainable space exploration?
Words by Jack Marshall Photo by Jonas Verstuyft on Unsplash New Zealand’s space industry can be seen in the sky, but things take a murky turn when it comes to their supply chains, according to new research from the University of Auckland. “It’s very hard to...
Is Private Investment the Solution to New Zealand’s Social Service Challenges?
Tom Baker, University of Auckland It was scarcely mentioned during the election campaign, but we will undoubtedly be hearing more about “social investment”. As the National Party’s election platform stated, it will be the “organising framework” for funding and...
Is the Ocean the Key to New Zealand’s Climate Change Battle?
Rebecca J McLeod, University of Otago and Cliff Law, University of Otago Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand’s new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy....
Should NZ rethink its stance on Japan’s nuclear wastewater?
Words by Karly Burch, the University of Auckland Photo by Mick Truyts on Unsplash Japan’s decision to release its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean goes against hard-fought international laws and norms regarding the ocean dumping of nuclear waste,...
Why Did the New Zealand Government Lodge an Urgent “Reservation” Against WHO Regulations?
Claire Breen, University of Waikato and Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash When the new government lodged an urgent “reservation” against adopting amendments to World Health Organization regulations, it baffled some...
Are Pacific Nations Paying the Price for New Zealand’s Labor Shortages?
Apisalome Movono, Massey University; Regina Scheyvens, Massey University, and Sophie Auckram, Massey University Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash The three party leaders currently negotiating to form New Zealand’s next government might have their...
Will the Clean Car Discount’s Reversal Shift the Gear on SUV and Ute Sales in NZ?
Timothy Welch, University of Auckland Photo by Douglas Bagg on Unsplash With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance. Based on pre-election rhetoric, the Clean Car...
Can tourism thrive without the environment picking up the bill?
From the University of Auckland Photo by Mac Gaither on Unsplash The cruise ships are back, along with the backpackers and campervans. According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), tourism is expected to bring a much-needed $15...
What Diplomatic Options Does New Zealand Have in the Israel-Gaza Crisis?
As the Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and the UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options? Words by Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato and Robert G. Patman, University of Otago Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash Global security involves...Subscribe by Email
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