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Research explores if farming native wildlife could aid conservation

Waikato TimesThe PostThe PressNZ HeraldRNZTuesday 5 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A Victoria University of Wellington graduate is investigating whether commercialising native species, such as the weka, could help increase their populations. The research paper explores whether farming native wildlife could serve as a conservation tool.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9:40am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via The Press

    Could farming native birds help boost numbers? (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Farming native wildlife: Could commercialisation boost conservation efforts? (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Could farming native wildlife boost numbers? New research looks at how commercialisation might help (opens in new tab)