by juliet | Jul 8, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
Kia ora koutou Where did that year go? I’ve now been in the role for a whole year, and our first annual report, Mahi Tahi 1, is at the printers. If you would like a hard copy or a high resolution version – get in touch. Download Mahi Tahi 1 – Annual Report 2019 (PDF,...
by juliet | May 31, 2019 | From the OPMCSA, Science in emergencies
Kia ora koutou In March, I posted a few quiet thoughts in the wake of the terrible events of March 15th and reflected on the need for love, support, community building and showing humanity in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. That was not the time for scientists...
by EllenR | May 22, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
What is the state of play for science advice to the government and Parliament? After almost ten years with a prime minister’s chief science advisor, are there lessons to be learnt? Juliet and Ben from the OPMCSA, along with co-authors Shaun Hendy, Jonathan Boston and...
by juliet | May 17, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
Kia ora koutou This week I’ve been watching the story of Foulden Maar unfold in the media. It’s not something I’ve been asked to provide official advice on, but a few scientists have alerted me to the saga. It proves to be an interesting case study in how and when...
by juliet | May 10, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
Kia ora koutou When I took on this role in July, my predecessor had recently put out the now famous “Meth report” – perhaps the best example of the value of this role that the public had seen. Sir Peter, supported by his very experienced researcher Anne Bardsley, had...
by juliet | Apr 18, 2019 | From the OPMCSA
Kia ora koutou It has been a very busy month in our Office, with lots of activity on our various work streams, and some rapid reprioritisation to assist in collating an evidence base for those supporting recovery in Christchurch. The Chief Science Advisor Forum has...
