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SCI & TECH4d agoNew Zealand’s Giant Wētāpunga Population Is Growing in the Wild“The population of New Zealand’s endemic wētāpunga – believed to be the world’s heaviest insect – is officially 'increasing' thanks to a groundbreaking breeding programme that has overseen the release of 11,000 insects into the wild. A female wētāpunga can weigh as much as a mouse. Its body can grow up to 10cm long (nearly […] The post New Zealand’s Giant Wētāpunga Population Is Growing in the Wild appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress

SCI & TECHSep 1New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High“The population of the world’s heaviest parrot, the kākāpō, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years, after a record breeding season triggered by the mass fruiting of a native New Zealand tree. Ninety chicks were officially added to the population of the critically endangered birds on 1 September, pushing the total […] The post New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kākāpō Reach 75-Year High appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress

SCI & TECHAug 10Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gapTech New Zealand is advocating for measures to address a significant digital skills gap in the country. This calls for policy action to support the technology sector and workforce development.itbrief.co.nz · New Zealand

SCI & TECHJul 27Government trials AI to help write the rules that keep pests out of New ZealandThe New Zealand government is trialing artificial intelligence to assist in drafting regulations aimed at preventing pests from entering the country. This initiative explores how AI can enhance biosecurity measures and policy development.newswire.co.nz · New Zealand

SCI & TECHJul 16Australia move to set up AI office kick up the bum for New Zealand leaders - expertAustralia's decision to establish an AI office is seen by an expert as a challenge for New Zealand's leaders. This highlights regional competition in developing AI strategies.rnz.co.nz