Four new projects are underway within Ngā Rākau Taketake that address key science priorites identified in the kauri dieback and myrtle rust strategic science plans.
NRT scoping group making great progress
The Ngā Rākau Taketake (NRT) scoping group pitched their Investment Prospectus to a ‘dragons den’ earlier in the month, receiving lots of positive and constructive feedback.
The freshwater mussel housing crisis: eviction by invasive weeds?
University of Waikato PhD candidate Tom Moore investigates the housing crisis of taonga species kākahi.
Small mammals in the pest-control spotlight
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 leads pay off
Early career researchers are normally associated with uncertainty: short-term contracts, a need for experience, but few opportunities to get any.
Endemic groundwater species stay close to home
Many of New Zealand’s groundwater species are “short-range endemics” – being unique species restricted to areas as small as a single catchment.
Stage 2 scoping group timeline
We’ve almost completed the second round of scoping meetings, read on for more detail . . .
Risk of Phytophthora highlighted at dedicated symposium
Kauri Rescue project lead Dr Ian Horner (Plant & Food Research) says fifteen years ago this would never have been possible.…
Priority research investment: Māori-led research
Social-ecological systems are a crucial element in the long-term preservation of our taonga species and ecosystems, so our aim is…
Priority research investment: Surveillance
In order to know the full effect of kauri dieback and myrtle rust we must closely observe them as they…