Mātauranga Māori received long-overdue time in the spotlight in early December, at the launch of a special edition of the New Zealand Journal of Ecology (NZJE).
A fond farewell in Ruatāhuna
Matua Tahae (Jim) Doherty received a fond farewell from working life and his role as Chair of the Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust in late October.
Tranche 2 Dec 2019 update
The scoping and design process for Tranche 2 is now complete and we have several new projects underway . . .
Genetic and genomic technologies
Our current position is that gene drives and/or other GE technologies will potentially be useful for the eradication of pests…
November 2019 newsletter – Ngā Rākau Taketake
Tranche 2 investment updates, an international indigenous hui taumata and more . . .
A new recruit for Beyond Myrtle Rust
The pathogen causing myrtle rust might be tiny, but it’s effects could impact carbon, water and nutrient cycles at both the plant and ecosystem levels.
Worldwide connections made at indigenous biosecurity hui
An International Indigenous Biosecurity Network will be established thanks to a hui taumata (conference) bringing together experts from around the globe.
Myrtle rust featured at Tauranga Conservation week
There’s still plenty of local community interest about the research and management of myrtle rust.
Surge funding investment
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.