19 September 2022
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…
16 August 2022
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…
4 August 2022
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…
4 July 2022
This space is dedicated for internal updates that relate to Bioprotection Aotearoa. Viewing these updates is only possible when you are logged into the members only area. While logged in,…
30 June 2022
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…
13 June 2022
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…
18 May 2022
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…
11 May 2022
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…
29 April 2022
This radio interview features Professor Peter Dearden, a Deputy Director for Bioprotection Aotearoa. Peter is also the director of Genomics Aotearoa and discusses with Wallace Chapman from RNZ the launch…
27 April 2022
This article features comments from Professor Anita Wreford, a researcher for Bioprotection Aotearoa, who welcomes public consultation following the release of the draft National Adaptation Plan. Anita comments on…
3 March 2022
This article features Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme, who is a Deputy Director at Bioprotection Aotearoa. Philip lends his expertise on an article about management efforts to eradicate wilding pines in Aotearoa. READ…