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Recorded web conferences
Mahuru and Ruud answered the following questions from students:
- Bugman, when did you catch your first bug and what was it?
- Are there any poisonous bugs native to NZ?
- Mahuru, what do you like about studying wetlands?
- Why do caterpillars turn into butterflies?
- When do we have to start thinking about saving our biodiversity?
- What insects help biodiversity in Mid Canterbury?
- Where can you find the best example of sustainable biodiversity in New Zealand?
Mahuru, Norm and Ruud answered the following questions from students:
- What species of fish are found in New Zealand wetlands? Can you tell us a bit about some of them?
- How can we help biodiversity increase around our homes and school?
- What might New Zealand's wetlands look like in future? What will impact that?
- Can you tell us more about some plants in New Zealand that are poisonous? Edible? Medicinal?
- What's the most interesting insect or bug you've ever heard of or seen? Please tell us about it.
- Norm, why do you love kahikitea? Would they grow in Alexandra? What roles do kahikitea have in a forest ecosystem?
Meet the experts
Meet Ruud the Bugman
Ruud Kleinpaste is known as the Bugman. He is a nature enthusiast and expert in biodiversity.
Meet Bruce, a Waikato University Professor
Professor Bruce Clarkson leads an MBIE funded research programme People, Cities and Nature: restoring indigenous nature in urban environments.
Meet Mahuru a researcher
Mahuru is a researcher working with Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research based in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
Meet Norman, an ecologist
Norman is a senior researcher in ecosystems and conservation at Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
