New wētā species discovered
Massey University researchers discover 3 new wētā species. This Radio New Zealand article discusses the research. Three new wētā species discovered, including one named after Boudica — Radio New Zealand
Save Science Coalition Panel Discussion Video & Report
GFANZ is a member of the Save Science Coalition. The coalition was formed in response to the current cuts in the public research system and concurrent loss of important research capability. On Monday the 8th of July, an event was held in Wellington featuring a panel discussion. GFANZ was well represented on the panel by…
News Article: Patently insufficient: a new intellectual property treaty does little to protect Māori traditional knowledge
However, the new agreement is unlikely to lead to major changes to New Zealand law, or improve the rights of Māori to own or control their intellectual property and taonga (treasured possessions). Given the well-documented misappropriation of Māori knowledge and taonga, more substantive protections are still needed. Full Article