New Zealanders, also known as the ‘kiwis’, are known for tramping up great mountains, and travelling around the globe. For the actual kiwi bird, their adventures are limited to islands and protected environments. Even our New Zealand mascot, Goldie the kiwi, manages to ‘fly’ all around the world, which I’m sure would make the national…

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08.09.2025

The genetic mystery behind “clonal” plants – EcoLincNZ

Hey plant lovers! Let me share something incredible with you about the plant world. Some clever plants have discovered a super cool way to multiply without needing seeds or pollen from other plants. It is called apomixis. Think of it as nature's way of letting plants create mini-me versions of themselves. These amazing plants can…

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12.09.2025

Wings of change: Protecting parrots where they belong – EcoLincNZ

I had always wanted a parrot as a kid. My obsession was inspired by Meena, a Bangladeshi animated TV series created by UNICEF, where the protagonist, Meena, had a clever parrot named Mithu who could speak and even help with homework from school. In the very first episode, Meena wishes to go to school, but…

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17.09.2025

To bait, or not to bait…: wētā foraging and brodifacoum – EcoLincNZ

I am lucky that my parents live right down the road from the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. This 690 hectare fenced sanctuary is home to many native species and is about to be home to 40 spotted kiwis (Exciting!!!!). Within this Sanctuary there are "wētā hotels" that offers a haven for wētā, although I have also…

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Keeping up with the Kiwis: Translocations and their forever holiday homes – EcoLincNZ

The genetic mystery behind “clonal” plants – EcoLincNZ

Wings of change: Protecting parrots where they belong – EcoLincNZ

To bait, or not to bait…: wētā foraging and brodifacoum – EcoLincNZ

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