DNA Biodiversity Drive: a presentation from the project team

Wednesday, 17 June 2026
5:45 pm 7:15 pm

Puke Ariki, Taranaki Research Centre, Level 2 1 Ariki Street New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, 4310 New Zealand (map)

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Discover how simple car rides can lead to important scientific discoveries.

The DNA Drive (DNADRV) project seeks to explore the distribution and biodiversity of insects found in Aotearoa New Zealand by swabbing for any DNA traces that remain after insects collide with car number plates. Results from the study could also be used to help scientists study climate change.

DNA Biodiversity Drive: a presentation from the project team

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