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Month: September 2022

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‘With or without you, we’ll sail in both worlds’ – 50 years on from Māori Language petition

September 16, 2022

By Māni Dunlop, Māori news director, and Ashleigh McCaull of RNZ News It has been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition exactly 50 years ago. The day kicked off with a dawn ceremony at the National Library where mana whenua blessed an exhibition created in its honour. ... <a title="‘With or without you, we’ll sail in both worlds’ – 50 years on from Māori Language petition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/with-or-without-you-well-sail-in-both-worlds-50-years-on-from-maori-language-petition/" aria-label="Read more about ‘With or without you, we’ll sail in both worlds’ – 50 years on from Māori Language petition">Read more</a>

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‘Find a solution’ to the Kanaky political impasse, Macron told new minister

September 16, 2022

RNZ Pacific France’s new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean-François Carenco was told to “find a solution” to the political impasse in New Caledonia. Carenco started his visit at the Assembly of the Loyalty island region, to the west of the mainland. He was greeted in local Kanak customary way, after which the party made its ... <a title="‘Find a solution’ to the Kanaky political impasse, Macron told new minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/find-a-solution-to-the-kanaky-political-impasse-macron-told-new-minister/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Find a solution’ to the Kanaky political impasse, Macron told new minister">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Labour’s fraught battle to retain the Māori vote

September 16, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Labour’s fraught battle to retain the Māori vote Labour’s poll results are trending down. Yesterday’s Curia poll put the party down two points to just 33 per cent, while National is up three points to 37 per cent. When it comes to next year’s election, a key constituency for ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Labour’s fraught battle to retain the Māori vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-labours-fraught-battle-to-retain-the-maori-vote/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Labour’s fraught battle to retain the Māori vote">Read more</a>

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New Zealand’s new cut-down COVID response is a missed opportunity – here are 5 ways to improve it

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Phil Walter/Getty Images New Zealand’s decision to end most COVID health measures is welcome, as it removes controls that are in most cases no longer essential. But the new COVID management phase looks like a short-term reaction to ... <a title="New Zealand’s new cut-down COVID response is a missed opportunity – here are 5 ways to improve it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/new-zealands-new-cut-down-covid-response-is-a-missed-opportunity-here-are-5-ways-to-improve-it-190737/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s new cut-down COVID response is a missed opportunity – here are 5 ways to improve it">Read more</a>

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This finals season, a brief ‘priming’ workout could boost performance on the sports field and beyond

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Latella, Lecturer, Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning), Edith Cowan University As humans, it is in our nature to want to do better, find that edge and succeed. This couldn’t be truer than in sport, where winning and losing are often separated by tenths of ... <a title="This finals season, a brief ‘priming’ workout could boost performance on the sports field and beyond" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/this-finals-season-a-brief-priming-workout-could-boost-performance-on-the-sports-field-and-beyond-188823/" aria-label="Read more about This finals season, a brief ‘priming’ workout could boost performance on the sports field and beyond">Read more</a>

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Survey reveals two-thirds of NZ employees want more work-life flexibility – how should employers respond?

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wayne Macpherson, Senior lecturer, Massey University Getty Images COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all facets of our lives, including the ways we work and our work-life priorities. Globally, workplaces are navigating trends such as the “great resignation”, “quiet quitting” and the “great recruitment”. But in ... <a title="Survey reveals two-thirds of NZ employees want more work-life flexibility – how should employers respond?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/survey-reveals-two-thirds-of-nz-employees-want-more-work-life-flexibility-how-should-employers-respond-189879/" aria-label="Read more about Survey reveals two-thirds of NZ employees want more work-life flexibility – how should employers respond?">Read more</a>

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We found the oldest ever vertebrate fossil heart. It tells a 380 million-year-old story of how our bodies evolved

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Trinajstic, John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University In the limestone ranges of Western Australia’s Kimberley region, near the town of Fitzroy Crossing, you’ll find one of the world’s best-preserved ancient reef complexes. Here lie the remnants of myriad prehistoric marine animals, including ... <a title="We found the oldest ever vertebrate fossil heart. It tells a 380 million-year-old story of how our bodies evolved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/we-found-the-oldest-ever-vertebrate-fossil-heart-it-tells-a-380-million-year-old-story-of-how-our-bodies-evolved-190230/" aria-label="Read more about We found the oldest ever vertebrate fossil heart. It tells a 380 million-year-old story of how our bodies evolved">Read more</a>

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A huge LinkedIn study just showed which connections are better when searching for a job

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marian-Andrei Rizoiu, Senior Lecturer in Behavioral Data Science, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock Say you are looking for a new job. You head to LinkedIn to spruce up your profile and look around your social network. But who should you reach out to for an introduction to ... <a title="A huge LinkedIn study just showed which connections are better when searching for a job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/a-huge-linkedin-study-just-showed-which-connections-are-better-when-searching-for-a-job-190428/" aria-label="Read more about A huge LinkedIn study just showed which connections are better when searching for a job">Read more</a>

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What are uterus transplants? Who donates their uterus? And what are the risks?

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mianna Lotz, Associate Professor in Philosophy & Chair of Faculty of Arts Human Research Ethics Committee, Macquarie University Krishh/Unsplash The opportunity to conceive, carry and give birth to a biologically related child is a deep desire for many women and their partners. Since the introduction of IVF ... <a title="What are uterus transplants? Who donates their uterus? And what are the risks?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/what-are-uterus-transplants-who-donates-their-uterus-and-what-are-the-risks-190443/" aria-label="Read more about What are uterus transplants? Who donates their uterus? And what are the risks?">Read more</a>

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Ever heard of ocean forests? They’re larger than the Amazon and more productive than we thought

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Albert Pessarrodona Silvestre, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia Shutterstock Amazon, Borneo, Congo, Daintree. We know the names of many of the world’s largest or most famous rainforests. And many of us know about the world’s largest span of forests, the boreal forests stretching from ... <a title="Ever heard of ocean forests? They’re larger than the Amazon and more productive than we thought" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/ever-heard-of-ocean-forests-theyre-larger-than-the-amazon-and-more-productive-than-we-thought-190534/" aria-label="Read more about Ever heard of ocean forests? They’re larger than the Amazon and more productive than we thought">Read more</a>

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Nearly 30% of Australia’s emissions come from industry. Tougher rules for big polluters is a no-brainer

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rebecca Pearse, Lecturer, Australian National University Australia’s historic climate law passed the Senate last week and enshrined an economy-wide target to reduce emissions. But an important measure to reduce Australia’s industrial emissions is still up for debate: the “safeguard mechanism”. Introduced by the Abbott government in 2014, ... <a title="Nearly 30% of Australia’s emissions come from industry. Tougher rules for big polluters is a no-brainer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/nearly-30-of-australias-emissions-come-from-industry-tougher-rules-for-big-polluters-is-a-no-brainer-190264/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 30% of Australia’s emissions come from industry. Tougher rules for big polluters is a no-brainer">Read more</a>

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New Zealand has announced a biofuel mandate to cut transport emissions, but that could be the worst option for the climate

September 16, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Callister, Senior Associate Institute of Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Hannah Peters/Getty Images Biofuels – and a broader bioeconomy – are key parts of New Zealand’s recently released first emissions reduction plan, particularly for transport, forestry and a transition ... <a title="New Zealand has announced a biofuel mandate to cut transport emissions, but that could be the worst option for the climate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/new-zealand-has-announced-a-biofuel-mandate-to-cut-transport-emissions-but-that-could-be-the-worst-option-for-the-climate-189960/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand has announced a biofuel mandate to cut transport emissions, but that could be the worst option for the climate">Read more</a>