RNAi technology in Aotearoa New Zealand
RNAi technology could help us the Varroa mite and myrtle rust – but what would that involve? This animation was developed as part of our…
Biosecurity - Control
Once pests have become established, how can we best control or eradicate them?
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Publication
How an Indigenous community responded to the incursion and spread of myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) that threatens culturally significant plant species – a case study from New Zealand
The incursion of the myrtle rust disease (Austropuccinia psidii) was officially confirmed on 3 May 2017 at a plant nursery located in Kerikeri, North Island,…
Publication
Indigenous peoples’ attitudes and social acceptability of invasive species control in New Zealand
Context In Aotearoa New Zealand, a significant threat to biodiversity, conservation efforts and Indigenous cultural identity is the unwanted introduction of invasive pests, plants and…
Publication
The tails of two invasive species: genetic responses to acute and chronic bottlenecks
Genetic diversity can affect population viability and can be reduced by both acute and chronic mechanisms. Using the history of the establishment and management of…
Publication
Improving wasp control by identifying likely causes of eradication failure
Studying the efficacy of control methods is paramount to successful management of invasive pests and understanding why some colonies survive is important to improve management…
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BRIEF: Social discounting – Giving a voice to future generations and environments.
For environmental decisions, we need discounting practices that value the future in the way that societies, rather than businesses, think about the future: we need…
Webinar
Crazy & Ambitious 3: He Tangata, He Taiao, He Ōhanga
Keynote Speaker: Graeme Marshall (Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital) Presentations from He Tangata, He Taiao, He Ōhanga: 1) Melanie Newfield (independent contractor) 2) Christine Reed (independent)…
Data Set
BRIEF: Te Tiriti Guided National DNA Reference Library
DNA-based monitoring tools are routinely used for conservation, biodiversity, and biosecurity surveillance. Aotearoa New Zealand lacks a national DNA reference library for local species, which…
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BRIEF: Māori perspectives on potential new pest control
Genetic technologies could be very useful for pest control in Aotearoa New Zealand, but social acceptance and support is needed before these can be considered,…
Webinar
Crazy & Ambitious 4: Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library (Day 2)
Online presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4 (Day 2): Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library, with Manpreet Dhami, from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research Part of…
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Crazy & Ambitious – 2017
A playlist of presentations given at New Zealand’s Biological Heritage Science Challenge inaugural conference, Crazy & Ambitious. 8-10 May 2017, Te Papa Wellington
Media
Inside the wonderful world of insects with bug man Phil Lester
On holiday in the Peruvian Amazon, Phil Lester spotted a gleaming black bullet ant, owner of the world’s most painful sting. “That was awesome,” he…
Media
The cutting-edge technology that could take the sting out of summer
Wasps are a plague every summer, the unwelcome harasser at your picnic or tramping rest stop. Kathryn from Radio New Zealand talks to Gemma McLaughlin,…
Publication
The potential for the use of gene drives for pest control in New Zealand: a perspective.
Genetic technologies such as gene editing and gene drive systems have recently emerged as potential tools for pest control. Gene drives, in particular, have been…
Publication
Gene drives and rodent control: response to Piaggio et al.
Piaggio et al. recently outlined the role that new synthetic biology technologies may play in addressing a myriad of issues in conservation. One area they focused on…
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Invasive alien species: denialism, disagreement, definitions, and dialogue
We recently suggested in TREE that recent elements of invasion biology discourse might be categorised as cases of more general science denialism. We did not intend…
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