Weekly wastewater testing results dashboard launched
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ESR have launched an interactive map and dashboard(external link) of COVID-19 wastewater sampling locations throughout New Zealand.
The weekly report highlights sites tested since...
ESR’s intentions of science for healthy, safe communities unveiled
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ESR’s strategy, key initiatives and performance measures for 2021/22 have been unveiled in our Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI).
The comprehensive plan highlights five areas...
ESR adopt Covid-19 vaccinated premises policy
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ESR has moved to require all staff, contractors and visitors coming into its premises to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination before they...
Internationally significant work honoured | ESR
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Top honours have been given to ESR Scientist Dr John Buckleton for work that’s making a significant contribution on the world stage.
Dr Buckleton...
Women in Science | ESR
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“I’m sure it sounds clichéd, but it’s really nice to know that, as a scientist, you’re working on something that has a real...
Can your family help Wellington scientists develop better vaccines?
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The game changing WellKiwis Infant study led by ESR experts needs to recruit more Wellington whānau that could hold the key to developing...
ESR Summer Holiday Hours 2020/2021
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ESR Health Laboratories and Consultancy Services close at 5 pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020, and re-open at 8 am on Tuesday 5...
DNA Expert Professor Michael Bunce To Join ESR As Principal Genomics Scientist
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Internationally renowned genetics expert Professor Michael Bunce is joining the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) as Principal Scientist Genomics Lead to...
ESR data shows decreased weekly cases of severe RSV
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ESR’s surveillance of hospitalisations for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) shows that for the week ending 11 July, the overall weekly rate of...
ESR scientists honoured at Science New Zealand National Awards
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ESR’s excellence in virology, human genomics and forensics has been recognised at the annual Science New Zealand National Awards, which were held virtually...
Canterbury to benefit from Lumi Drug Scan service
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ESR’s pleased Canterbury Police District has joined the Lumi Drug Scan Trial, enabling the region’s officers to detect drugs quickly while on the...
Finding COVID-19 in your wastewater
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Wastewater is used water from toilets, showers, baths, basins, sinks and laundries that passes through the sewerage system. ESR is testing this wastewater...
