THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PERMANENT SECRETARY Achieving a Service of Excellence: New Public Service Strategy launched
A new 5-year Public Service strategy was launched, with the ultimate vision of achieving a service of excellence. Through a holistic approach, the strategy will be based on three key elements that are people, technology, and service. They will be embra…
Study Shows COVID-19 Pandemic Diminished Life Expectancy Around the Globe in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic shortened life expectancy around the globe last year, according to a new international study.A team of researchers led by University of Oxford public health professor Nazur Islam examined changes to life expectancy in 37 upper-mid…
New Zealand Researchers Hope to Replace Fossil Fuel Use in Antarctica With Green Hydrogen
A New Zealand research project is looking at ways to produce hydrogen in Antarctica to reduce carbon emissions.A four-month New Zealand project is investigating whether hydrogen could be generated, used and stored at Scott Base, its Antarctic research …