Science
Broad subject area
Briefing paper
Seasonality of COVID-19: impact on the spread and severity
This paper responds to a request for advice on the impact of winter on the spread of COVID-19, and has been prepared by the Rapid Research Information Forum. This rapid report synthesises the evidence base on this matter and has been informed by relevant experts and has been peer reviewed.
Report
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas inventory
New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Inventory is the official annual estimate of all human-generated greenhouse gas emissions and removals that have occurred in New Zealand since 1990.
Report
Technological change and the future of work
The document reports the findings from a government inquiry into technological change, disruption and the future of work.
Report
Report of the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission
The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission was established to examine the role and work of the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and to learn lessons that can be applied to how it operates in future. This report sets out the commission's findings.
Working paper
Trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) in education: promises and challenges
This working paper aims to provide a selected array of artificial intelligence (AI) use cases in education and a glimpse into the opportunities and challenges raised by this technology, with a view to stimulating debate and providing sector-level insights into how the G20 AI Principles can be successfully implemented.