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The Christmas countdown has begun so prepare yourself for the last minute menu planning and gift buying by reading about why gift giving is so important to human societies!
A different kind of gift giving guide this Christmas. | Jun 22, 2019
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[Fishhook @fishhooknz]

How did our island in the South Pacific get to be here? and what gives it shape? Check out the geological research which tells us these stories, but also what we gain from knowing these stories about our land. https://t.co/w9IrSRRr5u

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Calling all nature-lovers... head over to the blog to learn about why you can't get enough of Mother Earth https://t.co/mtvcD6Hy3B

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Freshwater is the source of all life, but it is currently facing huge threats. Read our most recent blog post to see how you can reconnect with your local streams and rivers, and assist in their conservation. https://t.co/ed3G8QFGVA

[Fishhook @fishhooknz]

On November 1st we will be plunging you back into the deep, dark and dank depths of Wellington's waterways in a special Halloween event which will take a look at the creepy creatures who populate the rivers which run under the city. Stay tuned to find out What Lies Beneath ...

[Fishhook @fishhooknz]

A huge part of our lifelong learning philosophy is recognising different forms of education and pathways to knowledge. Have a read of our blog to see what opportunities are out there in our own backyard for getting involved in Science and Tech.
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Sometimes a picture tells a thousand words. And sometimes, a GIF can capture a dry, 10,000 word science report in the space of a few frames.
#fishhooksciencestudios #creativecuriosity https://t.co/0h7bbUJwmC via @sciam

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Head to the Fishhook blog to read about our top five activity picks for @docgovtnz 's 2019 Conservation Week.

See you all planting some natives nearby soon!

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Check out @ccwnz who will soon provide a submissions template for the newly released Conservation Amendment Bill intended to protect Aotearoa's fresh waterways and its aquatic life. It's time to speak up for local waterways like Aro Valley's beautiful Waimapihi Stream!

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Check out this trifecta of talented local imaginators translating NIWA's meteorological data into audio-visual content. It beats the morning weather report, that's for sure!

https://t.co/GwIz8upgYE

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Read our latest blog post as we discuss the new ways VR is being used as an educational tool, and weigh in on whether this is a positive path forward!

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We think of creativity as the complete opposite to all things automated algorithmic and artificial, so it's interesting to see technology creep into that sphere, and even more interesting to see it embraced with open arms. Read along fishhookers https://t.co/uz17QXz0bK via @Verge

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"The fires in the Amazon rainforest have serious implications - not just for people who call the basin home; or for the millions of species of plants and animals that live there."
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If you're free tomorrow head down to Parliament to hang out with Ollie Langridge, the humble local hero who has been stationed on the Beehive lawns rain-or-shine since May, demanding that the Government declare a Climate Emergency. Speeches from 1PM!

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Friday 23rd August 12noon-2pm. NZ climate action ground zero @NZParliament @350 @RodOramNZ @AOC @OraTaiao @phil_goff @VQuaschning @QueenstownLakes @SwitcherNZ @skryb @DrSeaRotmann @ClimateBen @annasmxrt @GretaThunberg @Gen_toop @guardianeco #climate #ClimateEmergency

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Climate change denial might seem ridiculous in 2019, but the situation's severity is still being downplayed by the language we use to talk about it. Embrace the urgency and embrace action! Don't keep embracing coal, Scott Morrison!

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The Zero Carbon Bill is currently heating up Parliament and popular media, but we're hoping it will help cool down the planet. Our latest blog post dives into the science of the Bill and unravels its sticky legal terminology. Check it out!
https://t.co/aospBfZyIl

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Some cool science news for your Friday afternoon! Less cool is the fact that there are only 147 Kākāpō alive today. Head over to @Forest_and_Bird and @docgovtnz to learn more about Kākāpō conservation.
https://t.co/jBb9VcJtW0

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The agricultural sector plays a huge role in freshwater pollution and methane emissions, so this Bill is hugely important in making the industry accountable for that damage. Make a submission today! 🐮🐮🐮

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We loved meeting and learning with you guys at our Wai Bar, and we are excited to dive deeper into Welly's waterways in the future!

But we are also curious as to what other science mysteries have been on your mind....

Drop us a line in the comments with your ideas 🐟✏️🔬

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The @nzff kicked off last week with lots of science, tech, art and environmental docos that we think you might enjoy if you're a fan of Fishhook and share our ethos of creative curiosity! Head to the blog to check out our four top picks...

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