Discover the uniqueness of Aotearoa New Zealand's native biodiversity

Join us to explore what makes nature and biodiversity unique in Aotearoa New Zealand. Learn from our expert speakers Adam Purcell, Founder of Tītoki Landcare, and Dr Kiri Joy Wallace, Co-Director Eco-index.

What you’ll gain:

• A basic understanding of nature and native biodiversity in Aotearoa New Zealand

• Basic principles of managing and restoring nature e.g. native planting vs ecological restoration

• Terms like endemism, ecological mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Insights into key pressures including land use change, non-native species and climate change

• Opportunities and challenges being faced by those working in native biodiversity

• The growing role of science-based insights and tools to support monitoring of nature

Meet our speakers:

• Adam Purcell, Tītoki Landcare:Tītoki Landcare provides specialist ecological restoration services to maximise the outcome of ecological and biodiversity initiatives. The company was formed in 2021 by Waikato ecologists Adam Purcell and Nathan Smith. Their objective is to improve biodiversity outcomes through a combination of sound science and best practice ecological restoration.

• Dr Kiri Joy Wallace, Eco-index: Eco-index delivers science-based, spatial intelligence to inform and monitor nature-related initiatives across Aotearoa New Zealand. Its tools and advisory services help land managers, iwi, councils, businesses, and investors make informed decisions that balance ecological integrity, cultural values, and economic outcomes.

It will be useful for:

• Land managers, iwi, councils, businesses, and investors

This is an introductory webinar. If you would like to explore nature in more depth, check out our Nature & Business Symposium which will be held on 6 August.