Scoping updates, early career mahi, groundwater fauna and more . . .
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 . . .
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori profile: Melanie Mark-Shadbolt
Melanie is one of the two Challenge directors and a tireless champion for Māori in science and environmental spaces . . .
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori profile: Tame Malcolm
Tame Malcolm began life with the Challenge back in 2017 and is currently a member of the Strategic Leadership Group . . .
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori profile: Dave Milner
We’re excited to have Dave Milner as one of the fearless leaders of our Ngā Rākau Taketake scoping group . . .
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori profile: Juliane Chetham
To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori language week) we’re profiling some of our incredible Māori scientists and kaitiaki (guardians). First up, it’s our pleasure to introduce Juliane . . .