by juliet | Jul 15, 2022 | From the OPMCSA, Internships
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role is hosting interns from all over Aotearoa who are passionate about working on issues at the research-policy interface. After finishing his PhD at the University of Auckland in 2021, Tom Saunders joined our Office to develop...
by juliet | Jul 8, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Food ending up in the bin is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to food waste. That’s one of the key messages from our first report in the food waste series, Food waste: A global and local problem, which we are releasing today. Food waste: A global and local...
by Emily | Jun 20, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Starting this Friday, New Zealanders across the motu will enjoy a long weekend, the nation’s first ever Matariki holiday. I met with astrophysicist, Māori astronomy expert, and member of the Matariki Advisory Committee Dr Pauline Harris to find out more. Friday the...
by Colson | May 31, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
We’re only a few months into our project on combatting food waste, and it’s already clear that there are plenty of examples of great initiatives underway across the motu. We’re tackling the project as a series of interrelated reports, starting with a quick scan of the...
by juliet | Apr 14, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
Our next major project is on food rescue, food loss and food waste. We’re kicking off our project to understand the nature and extent of this problem in Aotearoa New Zealand and explore evidence-based solutions to reduce food waste across the food supply chain. As...
by Emily | Mar 28, 2022 | From the OPMCSA
With New Zealanders preparing to turn their clocks back as daylight saving ends this Sunday, I’ve been pondering the history and science behind this tradition. Like many New Zealanders, I have a love-hate relationship with daylight saving. I hate losing sleep when the...
