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Facial eczema research and economic modelling holds promise for New Zealand’s agriculture sector
Monday, June 10, 2024
Scion is contributing its expertise in economic modelling to an ambitious and collaborative programme led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand aimed at eliminating the impact of facial eczema on New Zealand’s pastoral sector.
Seed saving gardener helping locals reclaim food security
Monday, June 3, 2024
The Eastern Field is on a mission to promote and support food security and seed sovereignty.
Jim Schuster continues the mahi of his ancestors
Monday, May 27, 2024
Jim Schuster has dedicated two decades to restoring marae across New Zealand and the world as part of his work with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga until his retirement in December.
Work to protect New Zealand’s forests recognised
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Spanning four decades and featuring domestic and internationally significant work, Dr Brian Richardson’s career was acknowledged at the NZ Biosecurity Awards in April when he was presented with the Minister’s Biosecurity Award.
Māori getting to tell their own stories
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Rotorua’s Steambox Film Collective started out as a group of friends hanging out and discussing the films and television programmes they dreamed of making. From there it was formalised and while its central membership includes Lara Northcroft, Mike Jonathan, Tihini Grant, Tim Worrall, Jo Curtis, Lea McLean, Richard Curtis and Nicola Smith, it also extends to their friends in the industry and their whānau.
Lockdown running leads to full scholarship
Friday, May 17, 2024
From running laps around the block during lockdown to winning national titles and representing New Zealand on the world stage, watch the athletic journey of Poppy Martin.
Master Carver Clive Fugill receives New Zealand Royal Honour for Māori Art
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Tohunga Whakairo Rākau (Master Carver) Clive Fugill was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori Art at Government House on Friday, afterwards reconnecting with the whānau of Hoani Waititi Marae.
'Practical and pragmatic': Doug Gaunt retires after 29-year stint at Scion
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Doug Gaunt’s impact is seen on everything from building systems to wood grading and Scion’s own Te Whare Nui o Tuteata building.
Rotorua media company’s mahi committed to preserve Māori culture
Friday, May 10, 2024
Founded by the dynamic couple Kahurangi and Chey Milne, Arataua Media’s mission is to uphold te reo Māori and preserve their cultural heritage.
The inspiring tale of Tuhoto-Ariki Pene, Crankworx royalty and hometown hero
Thursday, March 14, 2024
In the realm of professional sporting, where adrenaline often breeds cockiness, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene stands as a testament to his local roots and humility.