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Paengawhāwhā / April 2022

Autumn testing registration is now closed

Thank you to everyone who registered to get eDNA testing done before winter. You will soon receive an email notifying you about the outcome of your registration.

Your next step is to sign up for the introductory webinar being held on 13 April. Wilderlab will join us to provide all the information and instructions you will need for testing. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions.

Sign up

If you missed the Autumn intake, fear not. A registration period for Spring and Summer testing will be open from 1 July to 31 August. You are welcome to join the April webinar to learn more about testing. We’ll include an introduction to eDNA and an overview of this year’s programme.

eDNA projects: register your interest now

For those who have already taken an eDNA test and want to do further testing to learn more about what’s happening in your waterway ecosystem we encourage you to register your interest in submitting an eDNA project proposal. Our webinar in May will talk through different approaches for projects, and how to prepare a proposal, which will be due on 30 June.

Upcoming webinars

13 April, at 12.30 pm – Introduction to eDNA testing
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11 May, at 12.30 pm – Designing an eDNA project
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Curious critter: kōura

This month's critter is the kōura (also known as kēwai) - small, brown freshwater crayfish. They have a set of large pincers, a hard exoskeleton, and a tail to help them move quickly in water.

Learn more about kōura

What's on at the EPA

The FMG New Zealand Young Farmers' nationwide contest series for 2022 is still underway. We are proudly sponsoring the contest, encouraging farming leaders of the future to continue unearthing smart ideas and innovative practices.
More on our LinkedIn
The Rubbish Trip (a team of two kiwis) hosted a webinar with the EPA, sharing resources, research, and their personal experience on moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle.
Learn more about The Rubbish Trip
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Share your story

If you would like to contribute a story, photos, art, or reflections to this e-pānui, please get in touch with us at eDNA@epa.govt.nz.