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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 03 July 2019
Haere mai: new leader for Tangaroa
We are delighted to welcome Beth Tupara-Katene as the leader for Tangaroa.
MorePosted on 03 July 2019
Haere rā to programme leaders
With the first phase of Sustainable Seas research coming to a close it is time to say farewell and thank you to Carolyn Lundquist (NIWA/University of Auckland), James Whetu (Whetu…
MorePosted on 20 June 2019
Maritime Museum talk: Aotearoa's blue economy
35 people joined researchers Nick Lewis and Jason Mika bright and early at the NZ Maritime Museum for our inaugural breakfast talk to explore what a ‘blue' economy is, and how Aotearoa can…
MorePosted on 18 June 2019
Phase II research project portfolio
We are pleased to release the Phase II Core Research Project Portfolio for 2019-2024.
MorePosted on 22 May 2019
Interview with Jeroen Jongejans, Dive! Tutukaka
Jeroen Jongejans represents the Aotearoa New Zealand marine tourism industry on the Sustainable Seas Stakeholder panel. We asked him his thoughts on the Challenge’s progress to date.
MorePosted on 20 May 2019
Survey seeks views on Māori marine enterprises
We want to hear from people who work with, or for, marine-based Māori enterprises, particularly those involved in commercial, customary or recreational fishing.
MorePosted on 16 May 2019
New appointments to Challenge Leadership Team
The Sustainable Seas Governance Group has appointed two new research Theme Leaders to the Challenge Leadership Team.
MorePosted on 16 May 2019
Deputy Director Māori appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Faulkner as Manahautū (Deputy Director Māori) for the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge.
MorePosted on 16 May 2019
Better connections would benefit biophysical research
Biophysical scientists could “better connect their fields of endeavour” to maximise scientific advances say researchers Assoc Professor Craig Stevens and Dr David Plew from the Stressor footprints and dynamics project.
MorePosted on 16 May 2019
Does NZ legislation enable EBM?
Marine law and policies will need to be updated to fully embrace ecosystem-based management (EBM) principles say researchers from the EBM within Aotearoa New Zealand’s legal framework project.
MorePosted on 16 May 2019
Ocean research in Aotearoa: prospects and predictions
To best manage a marine ecosystem we need to know how it works – and one of the foundation stones is understanding the mechanics of water, nutrient, sediment and pollutant…
MorePosted on 17 April 2019
Towards a stronger Kaikōura: a community event
Kaikōura community members gathered on 10 April to hear from National Science Challenge researchers who have been working in the area since the 2016 quake.
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