by admin | May 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
This time last year the Wellington-based network of young thinkers JustSpeak didn’t exist. Yet on Tuesday night this week, the group launched their first position paper, Māori and the Criminal Justice System: A Youth Perspective to a crowd of Wellingtonians with the...
by admin | May 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
The McGuinness Institute has just completed an in depth submission on New Zealand King Salmon’s application for resource consent to expand their salmon aquaculture operation in the Marlborough Sounds. One of our key concerns is that there are many stakeholders...
by admin | May 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Gareth Morgan believes the EPA decision on salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds potentially sets a huge precedent. The Institute agrees with Gareth Morgan: We need a game plan for aquaculture. Make a submission to the EPA by 5pm today.
by admin | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Entries opened today (Tuesday May 1st) for the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. The awards aim to recognise the impact of science on New Zealander’s lives and celebrate the achievements of our current scientists and provide inspiration and encouragement for scientists...
by admin | May 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
On Monday 30th April, Morning Report talked to investment banker Rob Cameron who asserts that the Government’s efforts to secure public support for the planned asset sales have been a ‘disaster’. Cameron served as the Chairmen of the Capital Market Development...