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Technical Report

Science for Policy: The role of science in the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

This report takes a rare ‘behind the scenes' look at how environmental policy is developed in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report includes comments from confidential…
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Quantifying the Effect of Trees on Slope Stability in New Zealand Hill Country: Research Video

In this research video, we explore the findings of Raphael Spiekermann's PhD research that quantified the effects of different tree species on slope stability using…
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Reference conditions and threshold values for nitrate-nitrogen in New Zealand groundwaters

Management of groundwater quality is assisted by an understanding of reference conditions, which describe the concentration ranges expected for key substances in the absence of…
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Towards developing Aotearoa value chains – flyer

One of the most interesting findings from the Rewarding Sustainable Practices research programme was the importance of sets of shared values across the value chain.…
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Effects of climate change and erosion mitigation on suspended sediment loads and visual clarity in the Wairoa catchment, Hawke's Bay

The Wairoa River is significant to the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa. An important threat to the health of the river…
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An integrative approach to silvopastoral system design: perspectives, potentials and principles

Silvopastoral systems have complex impacts on a diverse range of outcomes, making it essential to design these systems using an integrative approach to maximise positive…
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Nutrient losses from global dairy production systems differ

The demand for dairy produce is growing alongside concerns about the impact of intensive dairying on water quality owing to nutrient loss. We found that…
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Predicting Agricultural Research

Predicting Agricultural Research Adoption

Using ADOPT (Adoption and Diffusion Outcome Prediction Tool) to determine time to peak levels of research adoption
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Technical Report

Using an indicator matrix to determine the correlations and relationships between Māori agribusiness drivers

The report outlines an indicator matrix that assists Māori agribusinesses in prioritising their goals to maximise their potential across values. It is based on a…
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