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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.…

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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…

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Priority research investment: Surveillance

In order to know the full effect of kauri dieback and myrtle rust we must closely observe them as they…

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Taking a look at the sex life of myrtle rust

The invasive pathogen infects native New Zealand trees in the Myrtaceae family, such as pōhutukawa and mānuka, causing dieback and…

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Kauri Rescue going strong after new lease on life

Initially supported by the BioHeritage Challenge, Kauri Rescue was set up to help treat kauri dieback on private property during…

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Mātauranga Māori, Western science and art combine in Northland

The synergy of mātauranga Māori, Western science and storytelling through art was front and centre at a this wānanga in Northland.

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Nurseries no longer safe for kauri dieback

The pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease might be harboured and spread through plant nurseries, but a solution may have been found.

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Myrtle Rust Programme takes its first steps

An innovative new research stream, Myrtle Rust Programme is set to bolster New Zealand’s ability to respond to plant pathogens.

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Te Kura o te Kauri gets the green light

Dr Monica Gerth is leading work on Te Kura o te Kauri – The School of the Kauri.

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BioHeritage student success

A former BioHeritage student has secured himself a job in a specialist kauri dieback team within the Northland Regional Council.

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