Hamilton - Waikato University and the Department of Conservation are investigating native bats near the Pureora Forest, south of Rotorua, to understand more about them. The long-tailed bats or pekapeka, New Zealand’s only native land mammals, are absolutely no threat to humans, despite how they may be portrayed in films and
Opinions
General opinion pieces written by Make Lemonade personnel.
A landmark day in NZ’s climate change commitment
Christchurch - Sunday, January 31, must be seen as a red-letter day in New Zealand’s climate change history. Much is being speculated and anticipated about the work of the new Climate Change Commission. At 2pm on Sunday, He Pou A Rangi Climate Change Commission will release its draft advice to government,
Covid and sport
By former NZ cricket coach and captain Glenn Turner Wanaka - Sportspeoples' reactions to the covid-19 restrictions, has in many cases been regrettable. Governments the world over are doing everything possible to have some top-level sport played to occupy the masses through some tough times and for the players, team brands, broadcasters, advertisers
Climate change an economic issue; critical for the planet’s future
Christchurch - The Lord Mayor of Darwin, Kon Vatskalis, says climate change is an economic issue and is critical to their city’s future. He says they need to act as it is critical to avoid irreparable damage to more than $1billion of community infrastructure including aquatic and recreation centres and the
Mooloolaba best spot in Oz for a winter’s break
The end of our innocence
Opinion editorial By Paul Kench, the Canterbury Police crime services manager (officer in charge, CIB) at time of February 22, 2011 earthquakes Christchurch - In retirement, I’m reluctant to join the social media world as a commenter, informed or otherwise, however for my own peace of mind I’ve decided to record some
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Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Auckland - Spark Digital chief executive Jolie Hodson, who is speaking to the international Digital Nations summit in Auckland today, has painted a picture of dramatic tech changes in New Zealand over the next 12 years. Hodson's thoughts on what life will be like for Kiwis in 2030: New Zealand now has world-class