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Guiding indicators for co-producing knowledge through enduring partnerships

Presentation by Dr Alison Greenaway, Dr Nick Park (Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research), and Dr Andrea Grant (Scion), at the Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute, 10…

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Landholder participation in regional-scale control of invasive predators: an adaptable landscape model

We developed a spatially explicit model to estimate the effects of varying levels of landholder participation in landscape-scale programs to control invasive predators. We demonstrate…

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Reversing the decline in NZ’s biodiversity: empowering Māori within reformed conservation law.

Creating new conservation law that more holistically and comprehensively supports hapū and iwi leadership in conservation management should be embraced as a critical step towards…

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How to talk about co-governance of our bioheritage

November 2021 The Adaptive Governance & Policy team aims to ‘break the mould’ and build new systems, policies and capability that will provide much…

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The Naturalisation of Finance: Biodiversity Instruments Launch, Wellington

Co-Author of Concept Paper ‘Biodiversity Instruments’ David Hall speaks at the launch in Wellington.

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Understanding divergent perspectives on introduced trout in Aotearoa: a relational values approach

To make coherent and just choices about introduced species management in postcolonial contexts such as Aotearoa, a nuanced understanding of human relationships to introduced species…

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‘Pūrākau o te Ngahere’: Indigenous Māori Interpretations, Expressions and Connection to Taonga Species and Biosecurity Issues

The utility of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledges) in Aotearoa|New Zealand Forest conservation is not particularly visible in research and policy. Indeed, current forest biosecurity processes…

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Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Relation to Kauri Dieback: When Place Attachment Is Not Enough

The iconic kauri tree of Aotearoa New Zealand is under increasing threat due to the plant disease kauri dieback, with human activity believed to be…

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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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Effective Biodiversity Conservation Requires Dynamic, Pluralistic, Partnership-Based Approaches

Biodiversity loss undermines the long-term maintenance of ecosystem functions and the well-being of human populations. Global-scale policy initiatives, including the Convention on Biological Diversity, have…

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Policy Briefing

Satisfaction with the condition of local waterways in Aotearoa New Zealand

Freshwater bodies are closely tied to the wellbeing of New Zealanders. But the quality of freshwater is one of the most serious environmental issues the…

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Reimagining governance for ‘Yellowstone’ modelled national parks in the new era of indigenous legal recognition

National parks provide an ideal locale for considering Indigenous customary rights and interests in modern landscapes. This is particularly true for national parks modelled on…

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Optimal extraction methods for the simultaneous analysis of DNA from diverse organisms and sample types

Using environmental DNA (eDNA) to assess the distribution of micro- and macroorganisms is becoming increasingly popular. However, the comparability and reliability of these studies is…

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DNA metabarcoding as a tool for invertebrate community monitoring: a case study comparison with conventional techniques

When conserving native biodiversity, it is particularly important to consider invertebrates, a diverse and functionally important component of biodiversity. However, their inclusion in monitoring and…

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So Where to From Here? TTW’s Vision for our Kete

A presentation from Melanie Mark Shadbolt as part of the Te Mana Motuhake o te Kākano: Māori Seed Conservation Hui held online, 16 October 2023.…

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Media

Te reo Māori as a vehicle for decolonising the nation

As we progress our te reo Māori aspirations for the country, we are also opening up big conversations around how we can decolonise our nation.…

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Guiding indicators for co-producing knowledge through enduring partnerships

Landholder participation in regional-scale control of invasive predators: an adaptable landscape model

Reversing the decline in NZ’s biodiversity: empowering Māori within reformed conservation law.

How to talk about co-governance of our bioheritage

The Naturalisation of Finance: Biodiversity Instruments Launch, Wellington

Understanding divergent perspectives on introduced trout in Aotearoa: a relational values approach

‘Pūrākau o te Ngahere’: Indigenous Māori Interpretations, Expressions and Connection to Taonga Species and Biosecurity Issues

Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Relation to Kauri Dieback: When Place Attachment Is Not Enough

Elevating and Recognising Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples to Improve Forest Biosecurity

Effective Biodiversity Conservation Requires Dynamic, Pluralistic, Partnership-Based Approaches

Satisfaction with the condition of local waterways in Aotearoa New Zealand

Reimagining governance for ‘Yellowstone’ modelled national parks in the new era of indigenous legal recognition

Optimal extraction methods for the simultaneous analysis of DNA from diverse organisms and sample types

DNA metabarcoding as a tool for invertebrate community monitoring: a case study comparison with conventional techniques

So Where to From Here? TTW’s Vision for our Kete

Te reo Māori as a vehicle for decolonising the nation

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