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Winter Speaker Series
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
SAT 13 JUL 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Enjoy hearing from experts on conservation and nature. This year’s Winter Speaker Series features some of Aotearoa’s leading scientists and conservation specialists. For the curious and nature lovers there’s diverse topics covering everything from agriculture to the sea, genetics and breeding, predators, our cities, and insects’ bizarre behaviour. Places are limited. Paper koha entry is appreciated. Reserve admission is extra. To reserve your spot or find out more please visit https://ngamanu.org.nz/upcoming-events/ E: [email protected] or call 04 293 4131 Speakers 18 May 2024 Zoe Studd, Mountains to Sea, Wellington Topic: Love Rimurimu Giant Kelp) and Restoring Wellington’s Underwater Forests. 1 June 2024 Prof. Claire Freeman, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Topic: Planning for Nature Connection in Cities 15 June 2024 Senior Lecturer Chrissie Painting, Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science, Te Pūnaha Matatini Centre of Research Excellence Topic: Mating in Miniature: Studying the Bizarre Behaviour of Aotearoa Insects and Arachnids 30 June 2024 Sunday) Prof. Ian Barber, University of Otago Topic: the Adaptation of Tropical Polynesian Agriculture to the Limits of Possibility in Aotearoa 13 July 2024 Prof. Peter Dearden, University of Otago Topic: Genomics and Their Use in Kākāpō Breeding and Protection. 27 July 2024 Senior Researcher John Innes, Manaaki Whenua Topic: Predator Control and Conservation, a Career Retrospective.