Craig Stevens, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and Natalie Robinson, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
The rapid changes in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica highlight the urgency of better direct observations and measurements, beyond satellite monitoring and modelling.
New Zealand’s Greens have undoubtedly succeeded in some policy areas, including climate and housing quality. But the party continues to battle internal tensions between idealism and pragmatism.