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  • Research highlight: first of its kind tōtara model

    29 September 2025
    To date there have been no growth or yield models available for any individual indigenous tree species in New Zealand. We recently published the first for tōtara.
    Research highlight: first of its kind Tōtara height-diameter model

  • Wood fibre dice usher in sustainable future

    25 September 2025
    The global plastics industry is set to benefit from world-leading wood fibre dice that will help position New Zealand as a leader in sustainable materials.
    World-leading wood fibre dice usher in sustainable, high-performance future

  • Connect September issue out now

    23 September 2025
    The September issue of Connect is out now, featuring the latest forestry news from the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
    Connect September issue out now

  • World-first radiata pine genome unlocks new era in forestry science

    18 September 2025
    The world-first publication of a reference genome for radiata pine represents a big step forward for forestry science and innovation.
    World-first radiata pine genome unlocks new era in forestry science

  • New look for New Zealand's bioeconomy research

    2 September 2025
    The Bioeconomy Science Institute, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest research organisation, launched its new look today.
    New look for New Zealand's bioeconomy research

  • Research highlight: bark extracts and biorefineries

    28 August 2025
    Researchers are looking to turn forestry waste like bark into high value biopharmaceutical and cosmetics products, with promising health benefits.
    Research highlight: bark extracts and biorefinery potential

  • Biofuel innovation set to make waves

    14 August
    Biofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry’s carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of Biowave.
    Biofuel innovation set to make waves in marine shipping

  • Nelson Tasman storm damage rapidly detected

    12 August
    An AI tool using satellite imagery has been developed in the wake of the Nelson Tasman floods to deliver near real-time insights into forest damage.
    Nelson Tasman storm damage rapidly detected using intelligence app

  • Staff among 2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists

    7 August 2025
    Three staff members and two innovative plant cultivars from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are among this year’s KiwiNet Award finalists.
    Bioeconomy Science Institute staff named as 2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists

  • Insects turn waste into value

    24 July
    Researchers have $3 million in funding to investigate the potential of black soldier fly larvae to produce health-promoting ingredients for humans.
    Insects turn waste into value

  • Connect July issue out now

    15 July
    July brings the first issue of the Connect e-newsletter since Scion became a group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
    Connect July issue out now

  • Research highlight: NZ myrtles susceptibility

    7 July
    Myrtle rust is a serious plant disease that impacts native species like pōhutukawa, rātā, maire tawake and ramarama
    Research highlight: NZ myrtles susceptibile to myrtle rust biotypes

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