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Rust never sleeps – fighting a fungal killer

Department of Conservation —  24/02/2021 — Leave a comment

Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland is a hotspot, where humid microclimates provide ideal conditions for the microscopic spores of myrtle rust to flourish and spread. Find out what is being done to protect our taonga myrtle plant species and how you can help with the fight against myrtle rust disease.

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In Auckland, Biosecurity, Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Myrtle Rust, Native plants
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7 weird and wonderful reproductive habits of NZ native species

Department of Conservation —  14/02/2021 — 3 Comments

Today, we’re taking a tongue-in-cheek deep dive into some of the weird and wonderful reproductive habits of New Zealand native species.

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In Bats, Native animals, Native plants
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Why te taiao is important to me, Ngato

Department of Conservation —  09/02/2021 — 1 Comment

Kia ora my name is Ngato-Zharnaye Livingstone and I’m a 20-year-old filmmaker who hails from Ngātihine and the valley of Te Urewera. I’m currently working on the Rangatahi mō Papatūānuku video competition.

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In Let Nature In, Native plants ,
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