Pae Ahurei

This internship is about the kanakana/piharau/pouched lamprey, a struggling fish species in New Zealand due to decline in river water quality, industrialisation, and river alteration.

Intern

Jury Teniteni-Smeaton, Victoria University of Wellington

Supervisor

Dr Jesse Pirini & Associate Professor Jessica Lai, Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

Intern

Ngaronoa Kainamu-Davis, Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka

Supervisor

Dr Joeliee Seed-Pihama, The University of Waikato

Overview

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