Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital was launched in November 2018, with support from the BioHeritage Challenge and others.
Training up Stink Bug finders
Field trips designed to teach students about the science behind protecting New Zealand’s primary industries such as kiwifruit production.
One DNA extraction method to rule them all
Researchers have identified a single DNA extraction method that detects species in a wide range of environments.
Why New Zealand needs alternatives to 1080
1080 is safe to use, but we need a range of alternatives, says BioHeritage Director Dr Andrea Byrom.
Science Journalism Fund grants awarded
Congratulations to Jacqui Gibson – our $5,000 Aotearoa NZ Science Journalism fund grant recipient.
Kauri Rescue’s ‘Super Ambassador’
Kauri Rescue’s newest ‘super ambassador’ is distributing phosphite kits to help people treat kauri dieback on their properties.
Teaching youth about native plants and animals
North Island rangatahi will test a new app that connects them with the environment by teaching them about plants and animals.
BioHeritage students’ talent recognised
BioHeritage researchers Anita Pearson and Rachel Nepia had big wins in August 2018 .
Helping Kiwi flourish
Kiwi cannot flourish in Aotearoa New Zealand unless pest threats are eliminated.
Environment Southland backs app to fight pests
Environment Southland is involved with developing a mobile app that will help New Zealanders protect the environment from pests.
Killing for Conservation debate
In August 2018, BioHeritage co-sponsored this panel debate focused on killing for conservation.
Hands-on – and hands-in – science
Dissecting rats, extracting honey and mixing potions were some of the activities explored students thanks to a mobile science laboratory.