The PM needs evidence-based advice more than ever

The PM needs evidence-based advice more than ever
(Image: NZME)
Peter Griffin
With the prime minister’s chief science adviser role sitting vacant for months, many scientists are worried that a key mechanism for injecting evidence into policymaking is being shut down.The coalition Government is facing heat for introducing new policies backed up with little in the way of supporting evidence. Whether it's the reintroduction of the three strikes law, banning cellphones in schools, reversing speed limit reductions, or Associate Health Minister Casey Costello's "independent advice" on the wisdom of...

More Opinion

Surcharge ban may not be a win for consumers
Finance

Peter Griffin: Surcharge ban may not be a win for consumers

There are winners and losers in the surcharge move.

Peter Griffin 30 Jul 2025
NZ’s farmers need innovation – not delays
Opinion

Fenton Hazelwood: NZ’s farmers need innovation – not delays

One in four jobs in New Zealand are tied to the food and fibre sector’s success.

Fenton Hazelwood 30 Jul 2025
Private equity's fee-line for asset management
Opinion

David Chaplin: Private equity's fee-line for asset management

Big fish eat the little ones; are they swimming NZ's way?

David Chaplin 29 Jul 2025