Did someone say research briefs? 📝˚｡👀

The linked webpage provides access to the suite of research briefs, each designed to summarise the key results and next steps for many of the Challenges themes and projects..

Link here: bioheritage.nz/did-someone-sa…

Meet Dr. Aisling Rayne! Aisling is an #earlycareerresearcher based at the Cawthron Institute in #Aotearoa New Zealand. She recently published a paper on the #KindnessinScience initiative. A project led by Dr. Tammy Steeves and funded by Te Pūnaha Matatini loom.ly/KdZx4EQ

Do you have a keen interest in Mātauranga Māori, Kaitiakitanga, forests, urban spaces or ecological restoration? This survey might be for you!

The survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and can be done on your phone or laptop: waikato.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9z…

Matt Wylie has always had an affinity for ˚｡⋆🐟. But as much as he cares about fish, he also cares about people. He prioritises connecting with people and facilitating people’s connections to the environment in his research.

Link: bioheritage.nz/nga-pi-ka-rere…

BioHeritage is sponsoring science learning kits on forest health through House of Science. We caught up with CEO Chris Duggan and kit developer Jane Hoggard to learn more about their innovative strategy for getting science into primary schools.

Link: bioheritage.nz/new-kit-on-for…

Great news for kauri funding! Waikato Regional Council’s kauri protection programme has won the Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award at the 2024 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.

Link to Scoop article here: scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2404…

A massive congratulations to the Biosecurity Awards winners for 2024!

On the night, our co-leads Daniel Patrick and Melanie Mark Shadbolt presented the BioHeritage sponsored Community Award to the Ōkārito GorseBusters. Bloody great work!

Link here: thisisus.nz/news-events/bi…

'There is hope. Our communities, our rangatahi are pushing back and challenging the system.'

'Find your tribe. Create your whānau.'

Melanie Mark-Shadbolt, Co-Director BioHeritage Challenge

A review of BioHeritage’s achievements and approach

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'Our greatest impact was systemic.'

Andrea Byrom, former Co-Director of the BioHeritage Challenge

Creating impact in Aotearoa New Zealand’s science system

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'How much do we do for the citizens in the communities we serve? We can not lose sight of this.'

Sarah Young University of Canterbury

The value and future of mission-led science

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'What has been accomplished through the challenge is absolutely unique.'

BioHeritage Challenge International Science Advisory Panel

with Duane Peltzer, Dan Walker, Richard Duncan, Phil Cassey, Andrew Young and Catherine Febria

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Games for dialogue on environmental gene tech

Fabien Medvecky, Australian National University

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'Legacies can commit generations to a cause.'

Izzy Fenwick,
on her father, Sir Rob Fenwick's passion for protecting and restoring te taiao

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Community collaboration is crucial for conservation efforts to succeed.

In evaluating pest control methods, Efficiency, Ease, and Environment are rated highly by community members.

Ally Palmer & Izzy Busby University of Canterbury

Community values drive tools
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