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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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Feeding Aotearoa

There’s arguably little else more important than ensuring an adequate and healthy food supply for our people, and in our changing world, food systems will need to adapt. This…
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A Global Perspective on Phosphorus Management Decision Support in Agriculture: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

The evolution of phosphorus (P) management decision support tools and systems has been most strongly affected in developed regions by national strategies (i) to optimize…
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Technical Report

Technologies and Audit Systems for Authenticating Food Trust

Collaborative value chains that effectively communicate credence attributes will help enhance New Zealand's global reputation for sustainable and high quality primary products. This report describes…
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Limiting grazing periods combined with proper housing can reduce nutrient losses from dairy systems

Pasture-based and grass-fed branding are often associated with consumer perceptions of improved human health, environmental performance and animal welfare. Here, to examine the impacts of…
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Our Land and Water Podcast Episode 8: How do we feed Kiwi families and communities?

We grow more food than we need in Aotearoa and yet many people are going hungry. So how do we connect production and distribution to…
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Kiwifruit in Shanghai, China

Online tool to access and analyse results of a survey of kiwifruit consumers in Shanghai about their consumer behaviour, preferences, technology use, understanding of Māori…
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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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Measuring rural community resilience: Case studies in NZ and Vermont, USA

Methods for assessing community resilience have focused predominantly on disaster recovery. There is a need for quantitative measurement tools for assessing community resilience to slow-moving…
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