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Natural Hazards Commission: Citizen Science Seismometers Could Revolutionise Earthquake Monitoring, New Research Shows

Lead researcher Bethany Hughes and her supervisor Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp say the $1000 NZD “small but powerful” desktop seismometers could revolutionise how we think about earthquake data.

Horizon Research: 9% Support Lowering Corporate Tax - Survey

While the government is considering lowering corporate tax, a new survey finds only 9% of adults support this, while 25% want it increased.

The Nielsen Company: Nielsen Ad Intel 2024 Advertising Spend Report Reveals NZ’s Top Advertisers, Leading Industries, & Market Shifts

Retail, food, and telecommunications remained dominant, while pharmaceuticals and insurance saw significant gains as brands adapted to changing consumer behaviours and industry trends.

NZ Customs Service: Customs Agencies Bolster New Zealand-India Engagement To Improve Market Access

Authorised exporters from both countries that meet the supply chain security measures will now receive priority at their respective borders, with fewer likelihood of inspections and quicker clearance of their goods. This provides them with certainty and increased speed to market in one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

GNS Science: Laser Technology On Subsea Cables Could Provide Earlier Tsunami Warning For The Pacific

National Physical Laboratory Principal Scientist Giuseppe Marra said they are very excited to have started detecting earthquakes and ocean currents in the Tasman Sea. MSL Senior Research Scientist Dr Johan Grand said the South Pacific is an ideal natural testbed due to its high seismic activity.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand: RBNZ Supports Release Of Police’s National Risk Assessment

The report assesses threat and sectoral vulnerability, exploring their impact on money laundering and terrorism financing risk and proliferation financing in New Zealand.

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