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The changing role of science and scientists in supporting community-centered land and water policy processes in Canterbury

In this case study, we examine the role of science and scientists in community-led collaborative policy processes. We outline the shift from science-led linear policy…
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Beyond Sauv Blanc: How Does Marlborough Imagine Its Future Land Use?

Marlborough communities share a strong desire to increase native and agricultural diversity, and restore and conserve the landscape for future generations, but research in the…
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Is regen ag the silver bullet for farming woes?

Regenerative Agriculture has been proposed as a solution not only for transforming on-farm processes, but as a driver of change for the global food system,…
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Summary: Farm Economic Metrics for Regenerative Agriculture

A 1-page visual summary of a suggested approach to assess the return of regenerative farming businesses.
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Te Mana o te Wai Factsheet 2: Māori Landowners

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an introduction to Te Mana o Te Wai, the opportunities it presents for Iwi and hapū,…
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Novel financing solutions for land use change (infographic)

This 2-page, A3 infographic gives an overview of findings, outlined in greater detail in the report, Novel financing solutions for land use change. The second…
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Motorways, Wetlands And Kai: Caleb Royal and Kaitiakitanga

Learn more about how a strip of land near the Kāpiti Express motorway is being run sustainably by local Māori who have reclaimed this land…
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