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Distribution of Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) and Rainbow skink (Lampropholis delicata) in selected locations in the Rodney district, Auckland
(2014)Distribution maps of areas where present. -
Do dog owners know their dogs? Identifying preferred rewards and positive behaviour during social interactions
(2018-09)The goal Rationale Project 1. Identification of reinforcers for dog training Methods and Results Conclusions Project 2. Identification of behaviours associated with dyadic interactions Methods and Results Sequences ... -
Does extra-pair paternity drive sexual dichromatism and sexual size dimorphism in passerines?
(2018-07)Male-biased sexual selection is considered a main evolutionary driver of the sexual dimorphism frequently observed in species exhibiting polygyny or female-only parental care. Correspondingly, it is hypothesized that ... -
Drone acquired imagery for a GIS supporting ecological restoration
(2019-08-14)Drone acquired imagery was used as the basis for a geographic information system (GIS) of ecological restoration projects in Northland including Waipoua Forest and Whirinaki areas in Northland. Advantages included convenience ... -
The effectiveness of a commercially available bird repellent on house sparrows (Passer domesticus)
(2016-07)Aim: Identify a robust method for assessing the efficacy of an odour repellent to the sparrow in aviary studies Use this method in field studies to isolate the effects of the repellent on sparrow behaviour -
Environmental exposure to asbestos: Assessing and managing risks for New Zealand
(2023-03-01)Asbestos related sisease: a global picture Mesothelioma Mesothelioma trends - global Exposure pathways - occupational Changing risk Exposure pathways – other routes Raising awareness MSAA Trust Leonie's ... -
Evidence of an Australasian divide : exploring little penguins using DNA barcodes
(2016-12)The use of DNA barcodes (haplotypic variation in a 648 bp segment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene within the mitochondrial genome, starting from base 58 at the 5’ end of the gene) as part of a species ... -
The evolution of citizen science: An Aotearoa New Zealand case study
(2021-10)Restoration: native habitat, eradication of invasive species, species translocations The volunteers Types of citizen science: contributory, collaborative, co-created, collegial, contractual Examples of citizen science ... -
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geo-information and apps: using the workflow approach to optimize solutions for your mapping needs
(2015-07)A Good Workflow ensures efficient GIS projects Modelling is good but accurate field data is critical (1989): Area management cannot be done sensibly without GIS (2006) There is a lot of spatial data available but ... -
Hazardous mineral wastes and options for bioremediation: New Zealand research
(2021-05)Asbestos related diseases & causes Asbestos exposure pathways Erionite Waste issues & emerging research Construction & demolition waste Asbestos waste disposal & landfills NZ Asbestos toxicity Asbestos degradation Can ... -
Integrated conservation : the insitu/exsitu bridge
(2017-04) Conservation based themed exhibits Interpretation and engagement Education programmes Associate shops and catering facilities with conservation programmes Raise funds to support field conservation projects ... -
International differences in the journey toward compulsory veterinary nurse registration
(Mark Allen Group - MA Health Care Ltd., 2014-11)This paper seeks to explore the veterinary nursing profession and its regulation using five countries as examples, namely the United Kingdom (UK), New Zealand, Australia, the Republic of Ireland and the United States of ... -
Keep it or kill it? How the behaviour of domestic cats (Felis catus) impacts upon perceptions of their value and management methods
(2013)The domestic cat is the most commonly owned companion animal both in New Zealand and globally. Recent dialogues around the impact and value of cats have once again brought them into the spotlight and this presentation seeks ... -
The kelp gull in northern New Zealand : evidence of changing diet from stable isotope analysis of bone and feathers
(International Ornithologists’ Union, 2018-08)Unitec Institute of Technology research funding; • Nisbet Research Award, The Waterbird Society, USA; • Royal Society of New Zealand Science Teacher Leadership programme; • NIWA & GNS laboratories (New Zealand); • field ... -
The knowledge, behaviour and motivations of people walking dogs on Te Henga/Bethells Beach.
(2022-08)Introduction Legislation Aim: pilot study Method Data collection Who are dog walkers? Why walk dogs on Bethells Beach? By-laws:kKnowledge, awareness & compliance During summer, do you have your dog(s) on or off ... -
Learning to mitigate emissions : relevance of research with Maori hapu and iwi
(Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, 2020-11)Currently, there is insufficient research on how New Zealand can achieve environmental sustainability through Māori iwi (tribe) and hapū (subtribe) relationships with land and sea, via the Zero Carbon Act. It is now agreed ... -
Manaaki mauri: Māori perspectives of the success of ecological restoration
(2021-05)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: How do we reconcile the aspirations of communities involved in ecological restoration projects with measures and expectations of restoration success identified by ecological science or ‘governing’ ... -
Mapping the potential range of the brown marmorated stink bug in New Zealand
(2016-07)Aim and Objectives: Predict the suitability of New Zealand to the BMSB Ensemble the predictions of best performing Species Distribution Modelling algorithms using worldwide occurrence of BMSB and environmental data Project ... -
Modelling invasions : use of species distribution models (SDM)
(2015-11)Species distribution modelling • Also called: – species distribution modeling – ecological niche modelling – climate envelope modeling • Predict geographic distribution based on ecological niche or environmental ...