ESR performs first New Zealand genome sequencing on COVID-19 sample
Source: ESR
ESR scientists are helping national and global efforts to understand COVID-19 by performing whole genome sequencing on positive samples.
ESR is currently one of...
Bid for safer footpaths
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is looking at ways to make footpaths more pedestrian friendly as new forms of transport such as e-scooters change...
One step closer to Predator Free 2050
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Launching the Predator Free 2050 Strategy – ‘Towards a Predator Free New Zealand is a major step forward to save thousands...
Next steps of Govt and business COVID-19 response
Source: New Zealand Government
This week the Government will roll out the next steps of its plans to support businesses and workers as part of...
New Zealand reaffirms support for Flight MH17 judicial process
Source: New Zealand Government
Ahead of the start of the criminal trial in the Netherlands on 9 March, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed the...
Caring Families Aotearoa Excellence in Foster Care Awards 2020
Source: New Zealand Governor General
E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki...
Agriculture Minister extends drought classifications for primary sector
Source: New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in the Gisborne, Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Tararua districts as a medium-scale...
PHARMAC places temporary dispensing limits on paracetamol
Source: Pharmac
PHARMAC is placing temporary dispensing limits on Government-funded paracetamol from Monday 9 March 2020.
“With the outbreak of COVID-19, it’s inevitable that there will...
One year until the 36th America’s Cup hits our shores
Source: New Zealand Government
It’s one year until the thrill and vibrancy of the competition for the world’s oldest sporting trophy returns to New Zealand,...
1,000 insurance cases resolved
Source: New Zealand Government
One thousand insurance claims from the 2010-11 earthquakes have been resolved by the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS) Greater Christchurch...
Investment in kingfish farming
Source: New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $6 million in a land-based aquaculture pilot to see whether yellowtail kingfish can be commercially...
New Kate Sheppard biography project gifted to UC historian
Source: University of Canterbury
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New Zealand Suffragist Kate Sheppard is a national feminist heroine and it’s the right time for...
