The first is called 'People and pīngao: Weaving the Connections'. Historically, pīngao was a major component of sand dune vegetation across New Zealand and was used extensively by Māori for weaving bags (kete), hats (pōtae) and mats (whāriki), as well as a range of decorative items.
The plant, which is of great cultural and
ecological significance to New Zealand, exhibits pronounced biological
variation and is identified as a key indicator of biodiversity through its
capacity to create an environment which allows for the establishment of other
native species.
Headed by Dr. Hannah Buckley, I'm involved as an associate researcher. The project would suit a student at the end of their undergraduate or postgrad studies. Contact me at simon.lambert@lincoln.ac.nz for details.
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| Photo by Anna Wild (http://tearai.kete.net.nz/site/images/show/53-pingao-at-pacific-rd-entrance-te-arai) |
The second is part of a MoBIE funded project 'Harmonisation of Communities and Ecosystems, looking to develop Community-based indicators for conservation. Focusing on possum and TB control, this project
is explicitly interdisciplinary, and therefore could be of interest to students
from a wide range of disciplines (social or natural sciences). The project will look at conservation
initiatives across a range of outcome areas – ecological, social, cultural and
economic.
Key players
in this project are:
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CAPTB programme at the Centre for Wildlife
Management and Conservation (CWMC)
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Supervisory oversight and project collaboration
from Helen Blackie, Shaun Ogilvie, Will Allen
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Fees covered
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Stipend of $14,000 (approximately $270/week)
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Ngā Matapopore connection facilitated (Maori
Advisory Committee)
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Lincoln University
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Departmental coverage of expenses ($2,000)
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