What was the threshold? Endangered birds, vaccines and the missing risk assessment
There is something extraordinary about knowing that a kākāpō, takahē or kakī exists nowhere else on Earth. Some of these populations are so small that…
Politicians: Stuck in scientific purgatory in election year
The evidence for reversing chronic disease and improving metabolic and mental health is here. New Zealand’s biggest political parties aren’t listening. With a general election…
An Election Agreement that has locked in a Road User Charging Revolution
A consultation on regulations for a new road user charging framework has just closed, but the public were never given the opportunity to consider…
Democracy lost and a regulatory system in retreat
Important note: The HSNO Amendment Bill and ACVM Amendment Bill submission deadlines are midnight 15 June 2026, five weeks from introduction. Centralisation of powers and no voice from human…
Does New Zealand’s Mental Health Commission understand how powerful it is?
The Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHW) Commission have enormous powers of enquiry, but the evidence suggests that they are simply resorting to information gathering…
Densification of 5G: Risk to health and safety outside scope in Govt consultation
What fundamentally increases your risk from telecommunications devices and infrastructure? Warning: This article may be a little strident for some. It’s a question most of us…
