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.
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.
Shining a light on New Zealand’s moths
With the support of the BioHeritage Challenge, Ahi Pepe | MothNet has produced a suite of guides and classroom activities about New Zealand’s moths and distributed them to every school and public library in the country. The resources include eight regional guides in both te reo Māori and English, backed up with online resources. Project leader Dr Barbara […]
Third Flagship site for BioHeritage
We’ve joined an award-winning Port of Tauranga biosecurity partnership that is committed to biosecurity excellence.
BioHeritage workshop connects researchers
Fostering collaboration was a key aim of this workshop for BioHeritage early career researchers.
Conserving seeds to fight plant extinction
Collecting and storing seeds is a way of potentially saving native trees from extinction, and Whanganui iwi are now joining the charge.
Kauri rescue – citizens combating kauri dieback
More than 200 landowners have signed up to a community-led programme that’s aiming to save the iconic kauri.
Stirring waters to clean them up
Disrupting waterways may hold the key to long-term stream restoration.