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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 28 February 2020
Blue economy: core research topics
Following a productive co-development workshop this month with central and regional government, marine industry, Māori and iwi representatives, and research organisations, we have identified 4 topics for our blue economy core…
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Posted on 25 February 2020
Haere mai to several new faces
We are committed to sharing our research, and engaging, with Māori and stakeholders, so are pleased to welcome Gemma Couzens, Martin de Beer, Charlotte Panton and Ursula Rojas-Nazar who are all directly…
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Posted on 14 February 2020
Guide to catalyse participation in decision-making
The Ingredients Tool is a practical resource for marine managers, and others, to support broad participation in marine decision-making. It can be adapted to suit local circumstances and priorities.
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Posted on 12 February 2020
We've joined Facebook!
Yesterday we launched the Sustainable Seas Challenge Facebook page. Thanks to those who took our social media survey, it was really useful and got us here.
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Posted on 10 December 2019
'Toolkit' for managing cumulative effects
The latest Resource Management Journal is a special issue about our collaborative research into how management of cumulative effects (CE) can be improved.
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Posted on 09 December 2019
Tracking the transport of ocean trash
A web-based interactive tool tracks how floating plastic waste moves around New Zealand's coastline.
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Posted on 05 December 2019
Blue Economy theme: co-development and funding update
If you're interested in being involved in co-developing our core research projects and/or want notifications about our Innovation Fund then email sustainableseasNC@niwa. co.
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Posted on 04 December 2019
Decision-making in the face of uncertainty
The Tipping points team proposes harnessing expert opinions from scientists and mātauranga Māori holders to bridge key knowledge gaps so marine managers can plan for different outcomes and prevent tipping points.…
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Posted on 03 December 2019
Job opportunity: Synthesis Scientist
We're looking for a dynamic researcher who is keen to help turn research into action.
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Posted on 30 November 2019
Media coverage in November 2019
Seaweed brewersthisNZlife. co. nzFeatures our video about AgriSea as a blue economy exemplar Taking the leadKia ora magazine (no link available)Interview with Sir Rob Fenwick (p84)
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Posted on 19 November 2019
Take our 2 min social media survey
Making our research accessible is an important part of what we do; social media is one of the ways we do this.
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Posted on 08 November 2019
Examples of EBM in Aotearoa
A new map shows the locations of initiatives across Aotearoa New Zealand that incorporate three or more of the seven EBM principles we have developed with Māori and stakeholders.
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