Sam Judd shares his observations on ocean governance
Later this week we will launch a discussion paper on a proposal to government for the creation of an oceans institution – outlining why New Zealand needs to establish such an institution and what it might look like (Discussion Paper 2020/01). As a precursor, we are working hard to have all our one ocean research publicly available...
Feedback on Draft Discussion Paper 2020/01: Proposal for the Creation of an Oceans Institute
On Thursday, 15 October, the McGuinness Institute hosted a round-table meeting to discuss the feedback received on the Draft Discussion Paper 2020/01: Proposal for the Creation of an Oceans Institute. The paper shares ideas about (i) why such an institute is necessary, (ii) what its success would look like, (iii) how the institute would come into...
Small spills, big impact: New Zealand’s sobering oil spill record
Since the Rena disaster in October 2020, New Zealand has recorded 363 spill-related incidents in our harbours and oceans. Most of the spills have been small; however, the frequency is cause for concern with almost four tonnes of oil spilled in total. Marine Biologist Professor Chris Battershill at The University of Waikato is urging for...
Q: What would it take for New Zealand to be a leader in ocean management? … a Pacific and Southern oceans institute
Hon. Dr Nick Smith’s statement that ‘New Zealand’s ambition is to be a leader in oceans management’ is to be congratulated. This, combined with the creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary on 29 September, puts New Zealand on a trajectory to make real progress at a local, national and global level – however there is still...
Invitation to comment: Draft Discussion Paper 2020/01: Proposal for the Creation of an Oceans Institute
The oceans round-table discussion held on 16 June 2020 was a great success; see our previous blog post for details. Since then, we have summarised the key discussion points and published them as Initial Notes From the One Ocean Round-table: Proposal for a Pacific and Southern Oceans Institute. Following this publication the Institute has released a draft discussion...
One Ocean Round Table Generates Excellent Discussion
The round table on the proposed ‘Pacific and Southern Oceans Institute’ (a working title) saw a compelling discussion, and it generated a wide range of ideas and observations regarding our ocean space. This event forms part of Project One Ocean. On Tuesday evening, 16 June the Institute played host to 13 guests – a diverse group with...
NZ Antarctic Youth Council Develop a Working Plan
The New Zealand Antarctic Youth Council held a workshop on 23 May at the Institute to discuss ways forward for the Council in the Antarctic education space. The Council heard from guest Speaker Professor Tim Naish, Director of the Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington, as he explained the consequences of changes to the Antarctic...
A ‘Pacific and Southern Ocean Institute’ in New Zealand?
Last night we floated the idea of a ‘Pacific and Southern Ocean Institute’ – an independent institution charged with creating a place for bringing together ocean research and developing public policy in a considered and integrated way before it gets to the Cabinet table. See also the following media release. This idea was discussed at the...
One Ocean Report Launched
On Thursday, 26 March the Institute launched its report One Ocean: Principles for the stewardship of a healthy and productive ocean. Over 70 scientists, public policy experts, academics, MPs and other interested parties came together to hear contributors speak on topics discussed in the report. Institute CEO Wendy McGuinness, Institute patron Professor Lionel Carter and author...
One Ocean Report Launch Tonight
Stewardship of the oceans can be written into policy, but in order to be durable or effective it must be grounded in a deep cultural appreciation of the relationship between New Zealand and the sea. —Author James Tremlett One Ocean will be launched tonight! The report will go online tomorrow at midday (see here), with bound copies becoming...
New Zealand’s Space Programme Should Be an Ocean Programme
Sitting in the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) Arctic and Antarctic symposium today, I was taken by Stuart Prior’s idea of what New Zealand’s space programme should be. What practical measures can New Zealand take to add to the global public good? I think New Zealand has a lot more to offer with an ocean programme...
One Ocean discussion evening: Bronwen Golder
On 27 May the Institute held a structured discussion evening to explore the future of ocean management in New Zealand. Over 60 attendees with a broad range of expertise heard our three speakers share their ideas and aspirations for New Zealand’s marine environment. Each speaker gave a 10-minute presentation, which was followed by a wide-ranging...
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