The unsung heroes of our groundwater system could hold the key to helping clean up our waterways.
Effectiveness of phosphite trials to be assessed
Property owners involved in Kauri Rescue find out if phosphite is helping their trees fight kauri dieback disease.
One DNA extraction method to rule them all
Researchers have identified a single DNA extraction method that detects species in a wide range of environments.
Kauri Rescue’s ‘Super Ambassador’
Kauri Rescue’s newest ‘super ambassador’ is distributing phosphite kits to help people treat kauri dieback on their properties.
Science Journalism Fund grants awarded
Congratulations to Jacqui Gibson – our $5,000 Aotearoa NZ Science Journalism fund grant recipient.
Teaching youth about native plants and animals
North Island rangatahi will test a new app that connects them with the environment by teaching them about plants and animals.
BioHeritage students’ talent recognised
BioHeritage researchers Anita Pearson and Rachel Nepia had big wins in August 2018 .
Environment Southland backs app to fight pests
Environment Southland is involved with developing a mobile app that will help New Zealanders protect the environment from pests.
Helping Kiwi flourish
Kiwi cannot flourish in Aotearoa New Zealand unless pest threats are eliminated.
Hands-on – and hands-in – science
Dissecting rats, extracting honey and mixing potions were some of the activities explored students thanks to a mobile science laboratory.