A find of myrtle rust on a hedge in residential Christchurch marks the first report of the deadly disease on a host that was not newly planted in the region.
Category: News
Trans-Tasman collaboration unlocks genetic secrets behind myrtle rust
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the fungus which causes the disease myrtle rust, Austropuccinia psidii.
Kauri dieback monitoring in the Waitākere Ranges
A new collaborate effort between Auckland Council, mana whenua and researchers is underway to monitor kauri dieback in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, with plans to survey up to 3,500 kauri trees for signs of the disease.
Biodiversity Instruments: Concept Report
A new report on opportunities for increasing investment into projects and activities that preserve, support and expand Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique biological heritage.
The persistence of degraded freshwater communities
Despite physical improvements, degraded aquatic communities in restored streams tend to persist.
Conserving and restoring our taonga rākau
Updates from the Conservation and Restoration team on the mahi they’re doing to safeguard trees that are impacted by myrtle rust and kauri dieback.
Invasive wasps are sharing resources
New research has shown that invasive wasp species are sharing resources, allowing them to coexist.
Taking climate change into account for conservation in Aotearoa
Without taking into consideration the impact that a changing climate could have on both native and non-native species, the benefits of pest control efforts could be lost.
Alby Marsh – bringing people together to fight myrtle rust
Alby Marsh is working with researchers and communities to build relationships and solutions that will help in the fight against myrtle rust.
Profile: Natasha Tassell-Matamua
As a co-lead for the Ngā Rākau Taketake investment Mobilising for Action, Associate Professor Natasha Tassell-Matamua contributes a wealth of knowledge on the connection between te taiao and well-being.
Kauri Rescue Updates
After having their funding from Auckland Council suspended early last year due to Covid-19, things are beginning to look up for Kauri Rescue again after becoming an independent charitable trust. We had a chat with Dr Mels Barton to find out what they’ve been up to lately.
Get to know our new co-director: Daniel Patrick
In January this year we welcomed our new co-director Daniel Patrick to the team, with a pōwhiri at the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Tamaki site. Now that he’s had a month to settle into his new Tamaki based role, we sat down to learn more about him.
Introducing a new co-lead for SO7
We welcome Dr Carwyn Jones to the team as a co-lead for SO7: Adaptive Governance and Policy.
Empowering Indigenous voices
A new paper has been published looking into how we can preserve local Māori terms for species which are in decline.
Developing a quality assurance framework for citizen science data
The challenge are excited to be contributing to developing a quality assurance framework for citizen science data. Read more here.
Updates from SO1: Eco-index
The team behind SO1 has been expanding, and they’re on the search for a Data Infrastructure Engineer.