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Conservation

Predator Free 2050 strategy – Expert Reaction

Predator Free 2050 strategy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 March 2020

The Department of Conservation has released a strategy to reach Predator Free 2050, along with an action plan through to […]

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Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 October 201930 October 2019

Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]

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DOC Biodiversity Strategy – Expert Reaction

DOC Biodiversity Strategy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 August 201919 August 2019

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is developing a new biodiversity strategy which sets out how it hopes to protect and grow […]

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Survey shows public behind sustainable whitebait fishery – Expert Reaction

Survey shows public behind sustainable whitebait fishery – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 May 201916 May 2019

A public survey about whitebait fishing finds 90 per cent of respondents support efforts to make the fishery sustainable. Almost […]

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Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction

Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 May 201910 May 2019

One million species are threatened with extinction and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, a global report warns.  The UN’s Intergovernmental […]

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Tenure review to end – Expert Reaction

Tenure review to end – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 February 201914 February 2019

The Government has confirmed it will end tenure review in the South Island high country. Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage confirmed […]

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SPCA calls for ban on 1080 – In The News

SPCA calls for ban on 1080 – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 09 January 201911 January 2019

On Tuesday, the SPCA called for a ban on using poisons, including 1080, to kill animals. The SPCA statement said they […]

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Seed banking and native trees – Expert Reaction

Seed banking and native trees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 November 201811 February 2019

Traditional seed banking – storing seeds at low temperatures – will fail to save a third of the world’s tree species from extinction, according […]

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‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge

‘I would be happy to drink the water downstream of the 1080 drop’ – Belinda Cridge

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 September 201811 February 2019

Writing for the Hawke’s Bay Today, University of Otago toxicologist Dr Belinda Cridge wonders if she would drink from the […]

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1080 use in NZ – Expert Q&A

1080 use in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 05 September 201811 February 2019

The use and safety of 1080 for pest control has re-entered public discussion in recent weeks. The toxin, used in […]

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