As pastoral farming plays a critical role in Aotearoa’s economy, it is crucial that we strive for outcomes where both farming and biodiversity win.
Stacey
Te Kura Huna o Te Urewera (The Hidden Treasure of Te Urewera)
Kererū are considered by Tūhoe as a manu rangatira (chiefly bird). Because of the bird’s prominence in whakapapa and its relationship with Tāne Mahuta, the bird is imbued with immense mana. As a result, there was an extensive kawa (protocols and etiquette) and tikanga (procedures and guidelines) associated with its annual harvest and utilisation. The aims of the documentary were to firstly support […]
Eco-index: a new name for a BioHeritage programme aimed at bolstering biodiversity
The BioHeritage Eco-index team (SO1 – previously BioHeritage Scorecard) are excited to announce the new Eco-index name and logo!
Public perceptions and beliefs of novel pest control technologies
When it comes to developing new technologies for pest control, engaging with the public early allows their voices to be heard.
New Director And Leadership Team Appointments
New Director to take up the role in December, and two new leadership team appointments for Biological Heritage.
October Newsletter – Ngā Rākau Taketake
Introducing a new co-lead, new research on kauri dieback, and updates from Beyond Myrtle Rust.
Risk Assessment and Ecosystem Impacts PhD positions
Three new Ngā Rākau Taketake PhD positions are available.
Understanding the microbial communities of symptomatic kauri soils
PhD candidate Alexa Byers has recently published new research in Soil Biology and Biochemistry on the composition of microbial communities in soil associated with roots of kauri that are symptomatic and asymptomatic for kauri dieback.
Introducing a new co-lead for Control, Protect, Cure
Dr Marion Wood has recently joined us as a new co-lead for the Ngā Rākau Taketake investment Control, Protect, Cure. We had a chat to learn more about her.
Better Border Biosecurity (B3) research collaboration – October updates
B3 discuss their recent Science Partnership Forum, highlighting the value of the biosecurity community coming together to share updates, ideas and research.
Need help to identify a myrtle? There’s an app for that
The NZ Myrtaceae Key is a new app developed to help people identify myrtle species, to aid in the detection of myrtle rust.
Microscopic epiphytes may help in the war against myrtle rust
Microbiologist Hayley Ridgway is investigating the epiphytic microbe communities living on myrtle species, and their role in the spread of myrtle rust.