New research: Aotearoa's 120+ lizard species are "victims of ignorance"—legally protected but still declining due to enforcement gaps & weak policy integration. Our Oct newsletter explores this + Wellington's successful low-mow trial & more. Read: https://t.co/nTaNLo9Hav

Microbes matter! Join Craig Liddicoat & Kasey Kiesewetter as they explore how microbial communities power #UrbanRestoration across Aotearoa.

Did you know the soil beneath your feet could shape your gut health? In the Soil Yourself September series one of our Post-docs, Craig Liddicoat, joined host Jake Robinson to explore links between soil microbes, our gut microbiome, and human well-being. https://t.co/JKCZuifXNw

Webinar: Integrated ecological + cultural restoration in Taranaki With Bruce Clarkson & Sera Gibson. Blending mātauranga Māori & science for cross-cultural conservation. 📅 1 October 2025; 12-12:30 pm 🔗 https://t.co/9Bs1Uu5Y8Q #UrbanRestoration #Biodiversity #MātaurangaMāori

🕛 30-minute webinar! Predator control in urban environments with Assoc. Prof. Stephen Hartley & Tamara Encina Becker. 27 Aug 2025 | 12:00 PM https://t.co/9Bs1Uu5Y8Q #UrbanEcology #PredatorControl #Biodiversity #PCaN #Webinar

🌿 Research Assistant wanted! Join the People, Cities & Nature project developing the Aotearoa Design for Biodiversity Guide Perfect for postgrad students in architecture/urban design/ecology with mātauranga Māori familiarity Apply by Aug 15: https://t.co/1slYvPKCsI

🦎 Urban lizards are vital—but often forgotten. Our latest #ThrivingCities webinar is now online! Learn how land development affects lizard populations & what better conservation could look like. Watch now: https://t.co/Z9izzdNRiq More info:

Urban restoration isn't just technical—it's relational! New @PeopleCitiesNZ research shows Indigenous-led approaches create stronger, enduring outcomes. 🦎Join our "Thriving Cities" webinar July 23 - Urban Lizards! Read: https://t.co/nP8CDLJKM4 #UrbanEcology #IndigenousKnowledge

Discover the hidden reptile world in our cities and learn why these creatures are crucial parts of our urban ecosystems. 📅 Join our webinar - limited spaces available 🔗 Register: https://t.co/9Bs1Uu6vYo #UrbanLizards #CityWildlife #Conservation #Webinar

Urban parks matter for biodiversity! A new NZ study finds insect richness is higher in parks with shrubs & near large green spaces. But high urbanisation levels = sharp declines. Time to rethink our green spaces. Read: https://t.co/tpnJkjidGu #Biodiversity #UrbanEcology

“Restoration of nature through a values-led Indigenous approach... transforms cities and partnerships.” Discover how Māori-led restoration is redefining urban futures. Visit: https://t.co/2dtt5Xr5Ip #IndigenousUrbanism #EcologicalRestoration #MāoriVoices #NatureInCities

Visit https://t.co/DRABnUW6Zj to read our latest newsletter (July 2024)

Applications for 2 Hamilton-based research assistants close on 22 Nov. It's an opportunity to work at @waikato with some of NZs bird experts at @mwlr_nz and learn more about fantails - a charismatic native bird. If you are interested email your CV to peoplecitiesnature@gamil.com.

Join us for the next in our series of wānanga on maramataka and mātauranga for restoring nature. 29 November 2023, 9 am to 12:30 pm at Mangaharakeke Pā Register here: https://t.co/ODrMpEolHN

Visit https://t.co/nTaNLo9Hav to read all about our experience a the recent Society for Ecological Restoration conference in Darwin in our special conference issue newsletter and view our award-winning film.

Māori species & place names carry significance and history of local hapū and iwi. In urban restoration, using traditional names helps restore important stories and cultural connection to urban nature, showcasing the integral role of mātauranga in restoring native ecosystems.

"Efforts for restoration in urban areas have largely drawn on western ideologies...There is an opportunity to expand these efforts and include Indigenous knowledge like Kaitiakitanga in constructing and implementing restoration work." Erana Walker https://t.co/2dtt5XrDxX

Our latest newsletter is now available online at https://t.co/nTaNLo9Hav To become a subscriber email peoplecitiesnature@gmail.com, or visit our website.

12 Reasons Why Cities Need More Trees: 1. Temperature Control One large tree is equivalent to 10 air conditioning units, and the shade they provide can reduce street temperature by more than 30%. 2. Noise Reduction Trees can reduce loudness by up to 50%. In urban areas

Interesting review out with contributions from Craig Liddicoat and Martin Breed, from our soil biodiversity team, looking at opportunities and challenges for microbiomics in ecosystem restoration. Read more here https://t.co/4eAYPFXQN4 or contact us: peoplecitiesnature@gmail.com.