Prime Minister Jacinda Adern will take on a University of Auckland professor as her chief science advisor. Professor Juliet Gerrard will start the role by connecting with scientists around the country to gauge how science can further help New Zealanders.
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Māori Farmers welcome lower govt methane targets
Māori farmers are welcoming the push by the government to lessen methane emission targets and a zero emissions target by 2050.
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Scientist warns NZ of vaping hazards
One scientist currently visiting Aotearoa is warning of the potential hazards of vaping. Dr Peace Michelle says while e-cigarettes may be "healthier" than normal cigarettes, that doesn't mean they are "healthy".
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Dead bodies on display
(Warning: distressing content) An exhibition displaying real human bodies has opened in Auckland.
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Young Māori scientist discovers virus
Young, Māori scientist Anezka Hoskins has discovered a new virus and is hopeful that it will spark curiosity amongst Māori to push boundaries of knowledge.
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Pūhoro STEM program harnessing potential in South Auckland schools
Last year, NCEA pass rates for Puhoro STEM Academy students surpassed nationwide averages. Now that success is set to spread to South Auckland.
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Once in a Māori blue moon?
Millions of people witnessed a once in a blue moon occurrence early this morning. But what does it mean to Māori?
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Māori ancestral knowledge about fungi to be taught in schools
A new resource has been created to reconnect students to Māori ancestral knowledge about fungi.
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Tauranga wharekura support digital exam delivery
Te Wharekura o Mauao are endorsing government plans to give students the opportunity to do their NCEA exams online. Te Wharekura o Mauao is one of eight Wharekura taking part in NZQA's digital trials and pilots programme.
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More than 1500 pieces in rare pounamu collection
More than 1500 Pounamu (Greenstone) have been gifted to New Zealand by New Zealand Pounamu and Jade expert Russell Beck as part of the "Beck International Jade Research Collection" to be cared for by GNS Science in Wellington.
