News & events
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Feb 14
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Ecosystem Services in New Zealand
18 Feb 14
Read moreEcosystem services: the benefits people obtain from nature. The idea of managing natural resources based on ecosystem services is gaining traction internationally.
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Feb 14
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The first overview of Ecosystem Services in New Zealand
14 Feb 14 by John Dymond
Read moreEcosystem Services in New Zealand, a 538-page publication on the conditions and trends of ecosystem services in this country, was launched at the Ministry for the Environment’s offices in Wellington last night.
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Feb 14
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Online collaboration to discuss Predator-Free New Zealand
10 Feb 14 by Bruce Warburton
Read moreThe concept of a predator-free New Zealand will gain further momentum this week with enthusiasts taking part in a 10-day online collaboration to explore potential solutions.
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Feb 14
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Read moreBe part of the Predator-Free New Zealand Challenge, a 10-day nationwide online collaboration to explore and generate potential solutions. Top ideas and participants will go into a draw for prizes.
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Jan 14
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Freshwater algae identification, information and action resource up and running
31 Jan 14 by Phil Novis
Read moreA new website hosted by Landcare Research will assist members of the community to find, collect, and identify freshwater algae.
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Jan 14
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Prestigious medal awarded to Landcare Research scientists
23 Jan 14 by Graham Nugent
Read moreOngoing work by a team of Landcare Research wildlife ecology and management researchers to resolve problems caused by mammal pests has been recognised by their peers.
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Dec 13
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'Possum Stomp' proving popular
29 Dec 13 by Pen Holland
Read moreA just-released downloadable smartphone ‘App’ alerting the user to the plight of New Zealand’s native birds is proving popular just a week after its official launch.
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Dec 13
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Fun new ‘App’ to bring pest control into the electronic world
20 Dec 13 by Pen Holland
Read moreA just-released downloadable smartphone ‘App’ will provide enjoyment this summer and alert the user to the plight of New Zealand’s native birds. It is also set to be a precursor of new tools to challenge how New Zealanders think about pest control.
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Dec 13
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‘The Hobbit’ inspires scientists
11 Dec 13
Read moreCharacters in Tolkien’s book ‘Lord of the Rings’ have influenced the names of newly discovered species of wasps that are small, short and stout – just like Hobbits.
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Nov 13
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Read moreJanet Wilmshurst is this year’s recipient of the prestigious 2013 Te Tohu Taiao Award from the NZ Ecological Society.