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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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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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Native’s not always good and exotic’s not all bad – Wayne Linklater

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 March 201703 August 2018

On World Wildlife Day, Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr Wayne Linklater writes in the Dominion Post about his thoughts on the […]

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New 1080 regulations – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 February 201703 August 2018

New regulations under the Resource Management Act will bring the control of 1080 under national, rather than regional, control. Environment […]

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Predator Free NZ: what will it take to achieve our own ‘moonshot’ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 18 January 201711 April 2018

Nearly six months ago the Government announced it would aim for a Predator Free New Zealand by 2050. We asked experts […]

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120 rats with 25 traps – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 23 September 201611 April 2018

A New Zealand-made self-resetting rat and possum trap has garnered more praise after a student’s research project tested its efficiency […]

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It’s a people problem, not a pest problem – Wayne Linklater

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 July 201611 April 2018

In the hubbub following the Government’s call for a predator-free New Zealand, one point has been missing, writes Dr Wayne […]

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The science of a predator-free NZ – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 July 201603 May 2017

The Government’s announcement to aim for a ‘predator-free New Zealand’ by 2050 has been widely covered by media – both […]

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Government plan for a predator-free New Zealand – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 July 201603 May 2017

The Government plans to form a joint-venture company it will use to spearhead pest eradication efforts it hopes will exterminate […]

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Govt’s predator-free pledge – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 25 July 201603 May 2017

The Government announced today an ambitious target to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. Prime Minister John Key made […]

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