Biological Heritage National Science Challenge Our Mission Reverse the decline of New Zealand's biological heritage, through a national partnership to deliver a step change in...

Surveillance has repeatedly emerged as a critical research priority in the management of myrtle rust and kauri dieback. To date, data on the presence and severity of these...

In 2018 and 2019 the Government announced an extra $34.5 million funding for research into kauri dieback ($29.5m) and myrtle rust ($5m). They chose the BioHeritage National...

Te mauri o te rakau, te mauri o te ngahere, te mauri o te tangata: Mātauranga Māori based solutions for kauri dieback and myrtle rust Māori worldviews are essential for...

In 2018 and 2019 the Government announced an extra $34.5 million funding for research into kauri dieback ($29.5m) and myrtle rust ($5m). They chose the BioHeritage National...

This research theme is focusing on the ‘disease triangle’: host susceptibility, the pathogen and the right environment for disease expression. Plants and pathogens can both be...

A list of past and current research focused on biology, impacts and management of kauri dieback (Phytophthora agathidicida). Builds on work previously undertaken by the...

It’s a huge challenge to conserve and restore kauri and native plants vulnerable to myrtle rust for future generations. It requires knowledge of multiple stages of the life...

We all have a role to play in biodiversity conservation, especially when it comes to protecting taonga species from invasive pathogens. Whether we recognize it or not, our...

A list of past and current research focused on biology, impacts and management of myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii). Builds on work previously undertaken by the BioHeritage...

Tranche 2: Whakahou Te Tiriti-led research looking at how we can enable our freshwater taonga to thrive. The quality of our freshwater continues to decline around the country....

Tranche 2: Strategic Objective 1 A novel approach to guiding biodiversity restoration We know we need to do more to protect, restore and connect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique...

Tranche 2 - Pou The future of our science system, and our country, depends on those who come after us. That’s why BioHeritage invested in the next generation. Ngā Pī Ka Rere...

A paper and report into the different way the BioHeritage National Science Challenge sought to operate. Unless otherwise specified under individual resources (esp papers),...

This briefing explores positive examples of shared authority or co-governance of the environment and the benefits that come from iwi and hapū knowledge and leadership. The...

Exploring future pathways for protecting our taonga Technological innovation is racing ahead around the globe, but what does this mean for Aotearoa? Before we adopt any new...

Tranche 2: Strategic Objective 2 He Mātai i te Taiao - The perpetual examination of the environment Aotearoa New Zealand is missing the voice of Māori and an adherence to Te...

Tranche 2: Strategic Objective 6 Working with communities to understand important social and ecological linkages for managing, protecting and restoring land and water...

Tranche 2 - Pou Māori have strong connections to Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment, with valuable inter-generational views and belief systems that can underpin decision-making,...

A Different Way of Doing Science The traditional science funding model, which takes the form of applying for competitive grants, is known to create research silos. Under these...