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Te Puna Whakaaronui publications

Te Puna Whakaaronui regularly shares insights on the food and fibre sector.

Harvesting value from satellite data

Harvesting value from satellite data

Published December 2023

Harvesting value from satellite data: This insight paper highlights opportunities for generating value from new technology capable of measuring carbon absorption at the individual tree level!

Changing plant genetics

WELL_NZ: Modern genetic technology – what it is and how it is regulated

Published February 2023

WELL_NZ: Modern genetic technology – what it is and how it is regulated is a reference document considering rapid technological advance and the changing international regulatory environment.

Scientist observing vegan meat sample

WELL_NZ: Alternative Protein 2022 – establishing a fact base

Published November 2022

WELL_NZ: Alternative Protein 2022 considers the potential impact of alternative protein production on New Zealand’s natural meat and dairy sector, it is intended as a reference document.

World map in grains

Global Food System – July update

Published July 2022

This special insights piece from Te Puna Whakaaronui summarises recent, significant events impacting global food systems.

Hand holding crystal ball to evaluate crop health

:WELL_NZ – reframing New Zealand’s food sector opportunities

Published May 2022

:WELL_NZ is a conversation starter advocating for an urgent system design to ensure a sustainable economic future for New Zealand's Food and Fibre Sector. It describes the global food production context and the implications of ongoing rapid change for New Zealand.

World map in grains

Global Food System – April update

Published April 2022

This special insights piece from Te Puna Whakaaronui summarises recent, significant events impacting global food systems.

 

Young woman working on veggie bed

Food Insecurity

Published February 2022

This research from Te Puna Whakaaronui considers the relationship with food and communities with a focus on South Auckland.

Birds view of veggie market stall

Food as Medicine 2021 Review

Published February 2022

This research from Te Puna Whakaaronui evaluates recent nutrition science research and showcases New Zealand scientists and their research.