Gene Drive
'Gene editing does feature in Māori narratives. What I’m wary of is people running off and weaponising that.'
A team of experts discuss the future of gene editing to control pests, and how it connects with mātauranga Māori. A highlight of the NZ International Science Festival from July 2021. Audio
“Killing: such an ugly word, isn’t it?” – but four experts say it’s not only a good thing, but essential
Kim Hill explores the scientific and ethical dilemmas posed by the current campaign for the eradication of pests such as the possum from New Zealand by 2050 with a panel of experts including… Audio
Editing Our Genes: Pest Control
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand. Audio
1080 and science denial: an Our Changing World summit
A new book, Protecting Paradise, investigates the science of 1080, its use in protecting native wildlife in New Zealand, and the wider issue of science denial and science reporting in the media. Audio