Biological Heritage

We still have a lot to learn about the fundamental ecology of some pest species that aren’t included in the “Predator Free 2050” efforts, says a Manaaki Whenua researcher.

Early career researchers are normally associated with uncertainty: short-term contracts, a need for experience, but few opportunities to get any.

Many of New Zealand’s groundwater species are “short-range endemics” – being unique species restricted to areas as small as a single catchment.

We’ve almost completed the second round of scoping meetings, read on for more detail . . .

Melanie is one of the two Challenge directors and a tireless champion for Māori in science and environmental spaces . . .

Tame Malcolm began life with the Challenge back in 2017 and is currently a member of the Strategic Leadership Group . . . 

We’re excited to have Dave Milner as one of the fearless leaders of our Ngā Rākau Taketake scoping group . . . 

To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori language week) we’re profiling some of our incredible Māori scientists and kaitiaki (guardians). First up, it’s our pleasure to introduce Juliane . . . 

Kauri Rescue project lead Dr Ian Horner (Plant & Food Research) says fifteen years ago this would never have been possible.…