Recently there has been a verbal stoush between the Government and an investigative journalist. Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Judith Collins believes NIWA (the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) research and statistics. Awkwardly, Ian Wishart says NIWA has left out vital storm statistics. He subsequently informed the minister’s office of a concerning omission in his view. On 14 August, Reality Check Radio (RCR) breakfast host Paul Brennan interviewed Collins to discuss GE field trials and this alleged disparity. Listen here (below):
