Motorways were once seen as a way of reducing congestion in our towns and cities. But the more we build, the more they fill with drivers.
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As the parliamentary record shows, the Greens have been the only party to consistently challenge orthodox ideas about economic growth and prosperity.
From policy to performance, a panel of five political experts analyses the first televised leaders’ debate of the 2020 New Zealand election campaign.
The latest COVID-19 modelling shows New Zealand will have a 50-50 chance of eliminating the virus again by the end of the month, provided the Auckland cluster stays contained.
Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging.
Ranking students by academic performance has been condemned as discriminatory and racist, yet New Zealand still leaves it up to individual schools to decide.
Tooth decay remains the most widespread chronic and irreversible disease in New Zealand, but 6-7% of all children and adults use a non-fluoride toothpaste.
Māori are historically at greater risk of severe illness and death during pandemics. New research shows they are at least 50% more likely to die from COVID-19 than other New Zealanders.
Universities need to consult more with those at the sharp end of the changes forced by the coronavirus, and that means the students.
As Auckland prepares to ease restrictions from Monday, active COVID-19 cases almost certainly remain in the community. Masks will become compulsory on public transport to avoid new outbreaks.
New Zealand has confirmed a new community outbreak of COVID-19 and the country returns to pandemic restrictions, with Auckland under alert level 3 conditions.
Geothermal reservoirs supply more than 15% of New Zealand’s electricity. The heat energy stored in geothermal fields is vast but not infinite.
Border restrictions and quarantine have kept COVID-19 out of New Zealand, but new modelling shows contact tracing and quick isolation would control an outbreak, without the need for another lockdown.
Western science often focuses on specific parts of complex ecosystems, but Indigenous knowledge systems consider all parts as interconnected and inseparable. This achieves better conservation results.
Recent history shows politicians should think twice before using refugees and asylum seekers for electoral gain.
Konsentrasi karbon dioksida global di atmosfer mencapai 400 ppm sekitar 4 juta tahun lalu. Rata-rata, Bumi lebih hangat 3°C. Namun, bagian utara, lebih hangat 14°C daripada saat ini.
The COVID-19 crisis highlights the importance of supply chains. But even with the increased recent attention, most supply chains remain murky. Consumers can play a key role in lifting that cloud.
When it comes to discussing pornography and sexuality with their children, parents have to learn to be quiet and listen.
Our new modelling shows the risk of an infectious person slipping through New Zealand’s border undetected is very low — likely to happen only once over the next 18 months.
The last time global carbon dioxide levels were around 400ppm was four million years ago. On average, the world was 3°C warmer, but in high northern latitudes, it was up to 14°C warmer than today.
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University of Canterbury
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Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Canterbury
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Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
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Adjunct Senior Fellow in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury
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Professor and Head of Department, Economics and Finance, University of Canterbury
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Professor in Law, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Canterbury
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PhD Candidate in Criminal Justice, University of Canterbury
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Lecturer, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Canterbury
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Amo Matua–Executive Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury
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Lecturer, Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury
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Senior Tutor in English, University of Canterbury
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Professor of Organisational Behaviour, University of Canterbury
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury
