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WEBA wide network of ultra-fast ‘on-the-go’ chargers is necessary to help bring about a low-carbon future for Aotearoa, says Kiwi start-up Kwetta. In partnership with Z by Matthew Scott. Newsroom is an independent, New Zealand-based news and current affairs site covering politics, business, climate change and more.
A new Newsroom
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Media. A new Newsroom. A new day – and a new and smartly modernised home for Newsroom.co.nz. by Mark Jennings and Tim Murphy 16/11/202316/11/2023. Share. Newsroom founders and co-editors Mark Jennings and Tim Murphy. Photo: Lynn Grieveson. Newsroom has some positive news to share. This morning you are reading this story from our new-look website.
RNZ’s security shake-up for Chinese news launch
WEBby Sam Sachdeva 11/04/2024. RNZ's Asia unit has been producing Chinese-language content since mid-2023, with the new venture forcing the public broadcaster to beef up its security protocols. Photo composite: Lynn Grieveson. Public broadcaster RNZ overhauled its security protocols – with advice from our spy agencies – ahead of launching a ...
Government reveals new Covid 'traffic light' system - Newsroom
WEBOct 21, 2021 · The Government has announced details of its Covid-19 Protection Framework, involving the rollout of a ‘traffic light’ system once all DHBs hit 90 percent full vaccination rates. A vaccine certificate will be central to the new framework. The system will involve three settings – green, orange and red. “If you want to be guaranteed that ...
Taking RNA technology into NZ's future
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Comment: When the novel coronavirus first came into the spotlight in early 2020, development of an effective vaccine was predicted to take at least two years.But by last December, the first messenger RNA (mRNA) Covid-19 vaccines had been developed, clinically tested and approved for use. Alongside unprecedented focus, investment and global cooperation, this was in large part due to timely ...
Climate Commission pushes for greater action earlier
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Emissions should fall three times more steeply by 2025 than previously recommended, the Climate Change Commission said on Wednesday. The expert panel’s final advice to Government was tabled in Parliament at noon, and contains a path in which harder emissions cuts are made earlier than the commission’s January draft advice.
A Newsroom is born
WEBNov 20, 2021 · Few web sites can say they have operated continuously as a business for 25 years. Not Google. Nor Facebook. But newsroom.co.nz can. For a quarter century NewsRoom has delivered quality independent journalism under various mastheads, with the latest editors Tim Murphy and Mark Jennings rebranding and revitalising what remains one of NZ’s leading news services.
Hydrogen lined up as NZ's next big export – report - Newsroom
WEBMay 22, 2022 · Analysis: A new report commissioned by the Government says New Zealand has an opportunity to export green hydrogen but puts a damper on hopes that the gas could be used to heat Kiwi homes as part of a zero carbon economy. The analysis comes after Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton wrote a letter to senior ministers warning them that going all-in on hydrogen could be an ...
Number 8 wire thinking for a Net Zero NZ
WEBNov 7, 2022 · The majority were familiar with the concept of net-zero and supported New Zealand’s net-zero target. Most felt it was the remit of government and businesses to lay the groundwork to reach net-zero. However, two-thirds believed the way they live their lives would also have to change. Of note, most believed it was somewhat unlikely that New ...
Hunt underway for next TVNZ chief executive - newsroom.co.nz
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Media. Hunt underway for next TVNZ chief executive. TVNZ has started a global search but, as Stephen Parker writes, finding a top candidate might be hard while the broadcaster’s future is still to be determined. by Stephen Parker 13/12/202129/01/2024. TVNZ's outgoing chief executive Kevin Kenrick addresses MPs, …
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