Conservation

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 […]

Lose kauri and we lose a piece of ourselves – Amanda Black and Monica Gerth

Reflections on Science | Published: 16 August 201811 February 2019

Despite years of research, we have few tools to combat kauri dieback. If we can’t defeat the disease we’ll lose more […]

Kauri dieback and pine plantations – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A, Expert Reactions | Published: 04 July 201818 February 2019

The Government has set a goal to plant one billion trees over 10 years, including radiata pine. But new research […]

BUDGET 2018: Science and Innovation — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 May 201821 May 2019

The Labour Government’s first Budget focuses primarily on health, housing and education. New research and innovation initiatives include funding for the R&D […]

MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

Hotter, longer marine heatwaves over past century – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 201813 February 2019

Marine heatwaves have been increasing in length, number and intensity over the past century, according to a study investigating global […]

Forgotten species and 50 environment questions – In the News

In the News | Published: 19 January 201811 April 2018

Stuff and the NZ Herald have both been running a series of environment stories this week, with Stuff focusing on […]

US military investment in gene drives – In the News

In the News | Published: 05 December 201711 April 2018

News broke last night that the US military’s science research agency has funded research into gene drives, including to a […]

Native birds in dire straits – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 May 201703 August 2018

A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment highlights the desperate situation for many native birds, despite concerted […]

Yellow-eyed penguins could disappear from mainland – In the News

In the News | Published: 17 May 201703 August 2018

One of New Zealand’s iconic species, the yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho, could disappear from the mainland within decades unless there […]

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