Media releases
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Fowl smells could help native birds
10 Sep 15
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A Kiwi scientist is following his nose and testing a novel approach which could help save nesting native birds from predators.
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A new study has found there are more than three trillion trees in the world – about eight times higher than previous estimates.
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Survey to comb NZ beehives
20 Aug 15
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A national survey of beekeepers will provide a “starting point” to explore the potential causes behind colony losses in New Zealand.
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More Māori are turning to science to unlock the potential of their land and natural resources.
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A tiny mite found on wasps continues to look a promising biocontrol agent against the winged pest.
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Survey of Rural Decision Makers
9 Jul 15
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Farmers, foresters and growers are being asked to help researchers understand what New Zealand’s rural landscape may look like in 10, 20 or even 50 years’ time.
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More birds in Kiwi gardens
3 Jul 15
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The number of birds in garden across the country is up this winter, according to preliminary results from the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey.
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Garden bird survey takes flight.
26 Jun 15
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The country’s cold snap could see record numbers of birds recorded in the annual New Zealand Garden Bird Survey.
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Plant disease biocontrol world first
27 May 15
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In a world first, New Zealand is using a Peruvian plant disease as biocontrol against a notorious weed.
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Buried tea bags unearthed
19 May 15
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It was a “race against the weather” for Landcare Research scientist Barbara Anderson to unearth 810 tea bags buried on Mt Cardrona.