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Taonga Research – the long dream
For years, Riki Parata has been the kaiārihi taiao (environmental lead) for the environmental efforts of Hokonui Rūnanga, one of 18 rūnanga (local councils) of Ngāi Tahu and the only…
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B3 supports emerging coming together of tomorrow’s biosecurity experts
A Biological Heritage PhD student was among those supported by Better Border Biosecurity (B3) to meet other emerging talents and share their work at a recent plant conference.
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In response to invasive aquatic weeds, should freshwater mussels go with the flow?
PhD student Tom Moore discusses his research on the impacts of invasive aquatic weeds on kākahi (freshwater mussels).
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Risk of Challenge gains lost
The gains made from National Science Challenges may be lost, according to BioHeritage’s founding chair Dr James Buwalda. He expressed his concern in a recent interview with the Australia/New Zealand…
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Master's student brings Tea Bag Index method to kauri forests
Siqi Yang, a Master’s student with the Risk Assessment & Ecosystem Impacts team, used a new-to-kauri-forests method of measuring decomposition rates in soil: the Tea Bag Index method.
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Alana Thurston, shaking things up for kauri dieback detection
Last year, NRT funding was used to purchase a critical piece of lab equipment – a commercial paint can shaker.
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Kindness in Science
For as long as anyone can remember Western science has been punctuated with horror stories of cut-throat competition and heavy-handed criticism. Frustrated with this ‘winner takes all’ approach, in 2016…
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The potential of CRISPR as a tool for controlling invasive wasps
Professor Phil Lester and his team of researchers have recently published a report on the potential for a CRISPR gene drive to be used as a method of pest control for invasive wasps.
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A step closer to predator free
The most ambitious multi-species eradication ever attempted is a step closer to reality, thanks to underpinning research assisted by a BioHeritage project leader.
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Rangatahi create thoughtful and heartfelt artworks to inspire change
An incredible cohort of rangatahi (young people) have pulled together to create a series of artworks under the banner of ‘The Great Kiwi Poster Competition’, the third organised by the accoladed Ōtepoti artist Bruce Mahalski.
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Did someone say research briefs?
The Challenge’s research is structured into three impact areas. Whakamana – Empower seeks to help New Zealanders protect our precious environment; Tiaki – Protect contributes to a world-class biosecurity system;…