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Dr. Sarah Inwood, is a postdoctoral researcher at Bioprotection Aotearoa based at the University of Otago.  She has always been interested in applied research that would improve outcomes for Aotearoa…

Wetlands are critical ecosystems, providing rich biodiversity, water purification, carbon sequestration, flood abatement, mahinga kai and whatu, and recreation and wellbeing. Aotearoa New Zealand has lost over 90% of its…

Mānuka and kānuka shrublands are spread across Aotearoa New Zealand and provide important economic, environmental, and cultural benefits. They are a source of high-value honey and traditional medicines, and they…

Bioprotection Aotearoa would like to congratulate New Zealand Plant Protection Society which reached a significant milestone by celebrating its 75th annual conference.  This was preceded by a one-day symposium, on…

Bioprotection Aotearoa welcomes the release of the national adaptation plan but believes it falls short of providing clarity and understanding of what adaptation means concerning climate change, particularly for our…

Exotic plants have the potential to increase pathogen inoculum that can affect native plants. New Zealand’s iconic kauri tree (Agathis australis) is threatened by disease caused by Phytophthora agathidicida, which is…

The Ministry for the Environment consulted on a draft national plan to help Aotearoa New Zealand adapt to and minimise the harmful impacts of climate change. Professor Anita Wreford prepared…

Download now > This Annual Report for 2021, is the first chapter of our story which conveys our purpose and direction.  Bioprotection Aotearoa is a National Centre of Research Excellence…

Clonally propagated monoculture crop plants facilitate the emergence and spread of new diseases. Plant pathogens cause disease by the secretion of effectors that function by repressing the host defense response….

Postdoctoral Fellow Elizabeth Elliot Noe has always followed The Conversation.  Feeling brave, Elizabeth decided to pitch a story idea to them.  She submitted a 900-word article about planting more native…

Director for Bioprotection Aotearoa, Professor Amanda Black was interviewed recently by Nature.  Amanda discusses how Māori deeply care for the environment and biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, as this is…

The New York Times talks to our very own Dr. Nick Waipara and other Māori researchers about Māori led interventions to save kauri from kauri dieback.  Nick discusses the competitive…