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Citizen scientists needed to catch and dispatch mosquitoes

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Citizen scientists needed to catch and dispatch mosquitoes

You can help scientists understand more about mosquitoes in New Zealand.

A unique result for Friends of Waiwhetū Stream

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A unique result for Friends of Waiwhetū Stream

Against the odds neighbourhood volunteers rehabilitate their local stream.

Giving tamariki the space to “fall in love” with nature

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Giving tamariki the space to “fall in love” with nature

Kerikeri Kindergarten's award winning ngahere programme, based on a native bush block, is teaching children the importance of kaitiakitanga.

St Paul's Collegiate School - 2020 New Zealand Biosecurity Award (Kura) winners

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St Paul's Collegiate School - 2020 New Zealand Biosecurity Award (Kura) winners

St Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton has committed to taking the lead to meet primary industry needs by growing the talent, skills and abilities of all New Zealand students to better.

Inspiring a region - the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

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Inspiring a region - the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

A community led award-winning success story.

Creating a “predator free” peninsular

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Creating a “predator free” peninsular

Predator Free Wellington’s audacious Miramar eradication project.

Biosecurity Awards celebrate the champions protecting Aotearoa

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Biosecurity Awards celebrate the champions protecting Aotearoa

The 2020 Biosecurity Award finalists represent outstanding contributions to protect New Zealand's unique environment.

Seashore Monitoring for Marine Pests – A Citizen Science Approach

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Seashore Monitoring for Marine Pests – A Citizen Science Approach

Marine Metre Squared (Mm2) is a nationwide citizen science project that encourages the public to gather information about biodiversity, distribution and abundance of intertidal species and in doing so, ask further questions about the state of the coastal

Kiwi kids learn how to keep pests out

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Kiwi kids learn how to keep pests out

A new interactive session, developed by Biosecurity NZ, is recruiting Kiwi kids in the fight against unwanted pests and diseases.