N.Z.J.Ecol., Volume 49(1), 2025

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Research Article

Preference and performance of Pūrerehua Kahukura (Vanessa gonerilla gonerilla) on native and introduced nettles of Aotearoa

Greer J Sanger
Janice M Lord
Jennifer M Jandt
Article: 3581
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Evolutionary and ecological controls over leaf-level traits in New Zealand’s tussock grasses

Richard A. Gill
Steven I. Higgins
Matthew J. Larcombe
Benjamin Potter
William G. Lee
Article: 3590
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Frog-predator interactions in Aotearoa New Zealand: observations and two case studies using molecular and visual gut-content analyses

Emily R. Hotham
Amanda Haigh
Sara Smerdon
Jennifer M. Germano
Article: 3583
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Reproductive trait shift in Pinus contorta helps explain invasion success in Aotearoa New Zealand

Thomas F. Carlin
Matthew B. Scott
Thomas S.H. Paul
Article: 3584
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Using population viability analysis and fossil records to inform the conservation of pāteke (Anas chlorotis)

Finnbar Lee
André M. Bellvé
Hayley Alena
Quinn Asena
George L.W. Perry
Article: 3585
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Do fragmented forests host sufficient birds for forest restoration on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand?

Maia C Gerard
James V Briskie
Dave Kelly
Article: 3593
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Spatial distribution of probable ship rat reinvaders in a pest-fenced ecosanctuary

Helen Nathan
Robert Schadewinkel
Nick Mulgan
Article: 3578
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An ecological survey of Kuranui (Penguin Island) and Waikaia (Rabbit Island), western Bay of Plenty

James C. Russell
Peter Corson
Kathryn O’Toole
Ben Gordon
Craig Balsom
Article: 3586
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Life in the slow and high lane: ecology of an alpine gecko (Mokopirirakau “Cascades”) in the Southern Alps | Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, Aotearoa New Zealand

Marieke Lettink
Alison Cree
Joanne M. Monks
Article: 3594
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Understanding foraging and nesting behaviour of ground nesting bees in Dunedin, New Zealand

Zhuali Lim
Janice Lord
Sheri Johnson
Article: 3579
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VKORC1 mutations in house mice in the Auckland Region (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

Francesco Gallozzi
Riccardo Castiglia
Paolo Colangelo
James C. Russell
Article: 3587
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A spatial layer of human terrestrial pressures for New Zealand

Olivia R. Burge
Richard Law
Sandy Wakefield
Article: 3580
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Habitat use of obligate alpine geckos from southern New Zealand

Jess Randall
Aaron Bertoia
Joanne M. Monks
Article: 3588
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Review Article

Ecology, history, threats, and management of gumland ecosystems in Aotearoa | New Zealand

Riki M. Taylor
Jamie R. Stavert
Dion L. Pou
Janet M. Wilmshurst
George L. W. Perry
Article: 3589
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Forum Article

Native plantings for beneficial insects in Canterbury: scoping and researching economic, environmental, and social benefits in a simplified agricultural landscape

Brad G. Howlett
Melanie M. Davidson
Article: 3582
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The Biodiversity Compensation Model: a framework to facilitate better ecological outcomes

Matt Baber
Justine Quinn
John Craig
Gary Bramley
Mark Lowe
Claire Webb
Graham Ussher
Connor Whiteley
Gerry Kessels
Fiona Davies
Josh Markham
Dean Miller
Dylan van Winkel
Chris Wedding
Simon Chapman
Article: 3591
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Facilitating better ecological outcomes from high-stakes decision-making requires evaluation of biodiversity models to address risk and transparency

Fleur J. F. Maseyk
Laurence P. Barea
Cassie Mealey
Ilse Corkery
Justyna Giejsztowt
Article: 3592
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