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NZ Research
Saving Reptiles and Amphibians

Saving Reptiles and Amphibians

What’s unique about our native reptiles and amphibians, and why are they at risk? Learn more about the science behind conservation efforts for them here in New Zealand.

Hidden Taonga

Hidden Taonga

The islands that make up this country are home to a vast number of species found nowhere else in the world. In this context, we explore some of the unique species endemic to New Zealand.

Waikato Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory

Waikato Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory

The Waikato Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory is a national radiocarbon facility undertaking both Standard Radiometric Dating and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Dating (AMS).

Tagging sea stars

Tagging sea stars

Dr Miles Lamare recently tested a new electronic tagging technique to investigate the behaviour of Coscinasterias muricata, the New Zealand sea star.