Eliora: Is NIWA Under Political Pressure?

Disputing the existence of previous storms is pretty stupid... or is it?

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):

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Paul Brennan chats to Jonathan Ayling about Hutt City Council's banning of Sir Apirana Ngata

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Paul Brennan chats to Dr Muriel Newman on Reality Check Radio

Dr Muriel Newman On What’s Hot On Her ’NZ Center For Political Research Website’ – 28 Jul 2023

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Dr. Muriel Newman on the State of Politics in New Zealand with Paul Brennan

 

Dr Muriel Newman is the founder and Director of the New Zealand Centre for Political Research (NZCPR) - a public policy think tank she established in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. Muriel's background is in business and education.

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