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Posted 6th Dec 2018
Two opportunities to join the BioHeritage Challenge team
The BioHeritage Challenge is looking for people to help plan and prioritise investment, and also to become part of its Science Leadership Group.
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Posted 2nd Dec 2018
Marine Think Tank identifies key audiences to help future proof marine biosecurity
A Marine Think Tank was held in Auckland in November 2018 that included Joint Graduate School (JGS) in Biodiversity and Biosecurity students, community and people involved in the day to day management of marine biosecurity.
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Posted 1st Dec 2018
A shared vision for marine biosecurity
Passionate attendees at the marine biosecurity workshop (part of the 2018 Biosecurity New Zealand Forum) focused on what a shared vision could look like.
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Posted 1st Dec 2018
Reflection on the 2018 Biosecurity New Zealand Forum
Rosemarie Dawson, Chief Executive at Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF), shares her experiences at the Biosecurity New Zealand Forum.
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Posted 20th Nov 2018
Investment to accelerate kauri dieback and myrtle rust research
The BioHeritage National Science Challenge is focused on making significant and rapid progress in the fight against myrtle rust and kauri dieback following new government investment announced today.
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Posted 13th Nov 2018
Protecting Fiordland from marine pests wins big at biosecurity awards
Environment Southland’s Fiordland Marine Regional Pathway Management Plan was honoured with the New Zealand Biosecurity Supreme Award and also the New Zealand Biosecurity Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award.
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Posted 13th Nov 2018
Reviving the call of the kokako a winning biosecurity project
Waikato-based Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society has received a New Zealand Biosecurity Award for their efforts in restoring native birds to Mt Pirongia.
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Posted 13th Nov 2018
Iwi dedication to local taonga recognised with biosecurity award
The dedication of Tauranga Moana iwi to protecting Mauao from myrtle rust and building biosecurity excellence in Tauranga has been acknowledged with a biosecurity award.
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Posted 13th Nov 2018
New weapons in the battle for urban biosecurity wins national award
Scion, a Crown Research Institute, took out the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Biological Heritage Challenge Science Award for its novel approaches in creating world-leading pest detection and eradication tools.
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