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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 03 March 2023
Media Coverage in February 2023
The impact of back-to-back storms Science Media Centre – Professor Conrad Pilditch provided an expert reaction on the unseen costs of extreme weather events for our estuarine and coastal ecosystems.
MorePosted on 15 February 2023
Seafood Magazine: FNZ project to help monitor health of the Hauraki Gulf
Shared with permission from Seafood New Zealand Magazine - February 2023The Sustainable Seas Challenge and Fisheries New Zealand are co-leading a new project looking at Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) in Te Moananui-a-Toi,…
MorePosted on 10 February 2023
Te Au o Te Moana - Voice of the Ocean: Julie Hall
Julie Hall loves a storm. “I love being on the beach when there's lots of wind and the waves are crashing. It makes you respect nature.
MorePosted on 01 February 2023
Seaweed holds sway as the number one topic
A glance at the most-viewed tools and resources on the Sustainable Seas Challenge website in 2022 makes it clear that rimurimu (seaweed) takes the crown as the topic of most…
MorePosted on 01 February 2023
Introducing our new Whakatutuki section
Making the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
MorePosted on 22 December 2022
Joining forces for an important message
For many New Zealanders, this time of year is all about making the most of the sunshine and getting down to the beach.
MorePosted on 14 December 2022
Te Au o Te Moana – Voice of the Ocean: Dr Jason Mika
Jason Mika is co-lead for Indigenising the blue economy. His kaupapa encourages us all to build a closer relationship with the moana.
MorePosted on 09 December 2022
Seafood Magazine: Shaping the seaweed sector
Shared with permission from Seafood New Zealand Magazine -December 2022A roadmap has been created that not only explains the huge potential of Aotearoa New Zealand’s seaweed sector, but also how to…
MorePosted on 06 December 2022
Haere mai to our new Communications Manager, Magnolia Lowe
We are pleased to welcome Magnolia Lowe to the Challenge Leadership Team as our new Communications Manager.
MorePosted on 30 November 2022
Te Au o Te Moana - Voice of the Ocean: John Reid
“As much as we can be Kaitiaki, different species can be kaitiaki, or the ocean itself can be kaitiaki. It's this interconnected relationship.
MorePosted on 30 November 2022
Media coverage in November 2022
ANZ Bank moves into pāua climate risk researchBusiness Desk – A team of researchers are working with the Head of Sustainable Finance at ANZ, Dean Spicer, to improve knowledge of climate-related…
MorePosted on 18 November 2022
We're hiring! Communications advisor
We’re looking for an all-rounder who will thrive in a varied communications role.
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