Biosecurity - Control 10 - Biological Heritage NZ

Publication

Elevating and Recognising Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples to Improve Forest Biosecurity

Current forest biosecurity systems and processes employed in many countries are, in large, constructs of Western principles, values and science knowledge that have been introduced…

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Report

Predator Free New Zealand: Social, Cultural, and Ethical Challenges

A bioethics panel was established to map out the landscape of social, ethical and cultural considerations surrounding Predator Free New Zealand. The panel was co-convened…

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Presentation

Updating the toolbox in the fight against Phytophthora agathidicida – Marion Wood

Presented as part of the Kaurilands Summit 2023, hosted by Ngā Rākau Taketake. To find our more about the Control, Protect, Cure research theme…

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mtDNA polymorphism and metabolic inhibition affect sperm performance in conplastic mice

Although there is a general correlation between nucleotide substitutions in the mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) and a variety of metabolic pathologies, research into the impact of…

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Fitness and microbial networks of the common wasp, Vespula vulgaris (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), in its native and introduced ranges

Variation in microbial communities between populations is increasingly hypothesised to affect animal fitness and performance, including for invasive species. Pathogenic species may be lost during…

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Emerging Stakeholder Relations in Participatory ICT Design: Renegotiating the Boundaries of Sociotechnical Innovation in Forest Biosecurity Surveillance

Research Highlights: This research advanced understanding of stakeholder relations within the context of innovation using citizen science in a biosecurity sociotechnical system (STS) in Aotearoa,…

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Trust in science and scientists: Effects of social attitudes and motivations on views regarding climate change, vaccines and gene drive technology

Trust in science and scientists (TSS) is an increasingly important topic with respect to how science is applied within society. However, its role regarding specific…

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Niche partitioning in a guild of invasive mammalian predators

Predators compete aggressively for resources, establishing trophic hierarchies that influence ecosystem structure. Competitive interactions are particularly important in invaded ecosystems where introduced predators can suppress…

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Sociality reduces the probability of eradication success of arthropod pests

Social insects are successful and globally significant invaders. Compared to ongoing suppression, eradication is seen as an ideal solution and cost effective in the long…

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Summary

BRIEF: What characterises a good biosecurity decision? – Best practice from stakeholder and expert interviews

Research carried out with key stakeholders identified the most important elements that make up good decision-making. Drawn from in-depth interviews with over three dozen key…

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THESIS: Applying behavioural science to understand and support biosecurity risk assessments

Invasive species threaten the health, safety, sustainability, wellbeing, and prosperity of Aotearoa New Zealand. A key function of the biosecurity system is to comprehensively assess…

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Webinar

End use cases of reference databases

Wananga 1: End use cases of reference databases Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library wānanga series Facilitators: Dr Susie Wood (Cawthron) & Dr Shaun…

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BRIEF: Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control

Introduced wasps in Aotearoa New Zealand damage native ecosystems, harm human health, and threaten the beekeeping industry. Current pest control of wasps relies on spraying…

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Anuhe Tawatawa, e!

Anuhe, tawatawa e! (Anuhe, mottled like the skin of a mackerel) – he pukapuka tēnei e whakamānawa ana i ngā mahi a Symon (Ngāi Te…

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Video

Crazy & Ambitious 2 – 2019

A playlist of presentations given at New Zealand’s Biological Heritage Science Challenge conference, Crazy & Ambitious 2. 20 – 21 May 2019, Te Papa Wellington.

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Publication

Healthy Bee, Sick Bee: The Influence of parasites, pathogens, predators and pesticides on honey bees

Phil Lester’s first book, The Vulgar Wasp, was about one of the world’s most hated insects. His second is about just the opposite – the honey…

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Biosecurity - Control

Elevating and Recognising Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples to Improve Forest Biosecurity

Predator Free New Zealand: Social, Cultural, and Ethical Challenges

Updating the toolbox in the fight against Phytophthora agathidicida – Marion Wood

mtDNA polymorphism and metabolic inhibition affect sperm performance in conplastic mice

Fitness and microbial networks of the common wasp, Vespula vulgaris (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), in its native and introduced ranges

Emerging Stakeholder Relations in Participatory ICT Design: Renegotiating the Boundaries of Sociotechnical Innovation in Forest Biosecurity Surveillance

Trust in science and scientists: Effects of social attitudes and motivations on views regarding climate change, vaccines and gene drive technology

Niche partitioning in a guild of invasive mammalian predators

Sociality reduces the probability of eradication success of arthropod pests

BRIEF: What characterises a good biosecurity decision? – Best practice from stakeholder and expert interviews

THESIS: Applying behavioural science to understand and support biosecurity risk assessments

End use cases of reference databases

BRIEF: Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control

Anuhe Tawatawa, e!

Crazy & Ambitious 2 – 2019

Healthy Bee, Sick Bee: The Influence of parasites, pathogens, predators and pesticides on honey bees

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