{"id":61546,"date":"2025-07-08T19:07:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/the-ngai-tahu-research-centre-has-entered-into-a-strategic-partnership-with-de-extinction-company-colossal-biosciences-and-sir-peter-jackson-to-resurrect-the-south-island-giant-moa-and-other-taonga\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T19:07:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:07:04","slug":"the-ngai-tahu-research-centre-has-entered-into-a-strategic-partnership-with-de-extinction-company-colossal-biosciences-and-sir-peter-jackson-to-resurrect-the-south-island-giant-moa-and-other-taonga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/the-ngai-tahu-research-centre-has-entered-into-a-strategic-partnership-with-de-extinction-company-colossal-biosciences-and-sir-peter-jackson-to-resurrect-the-south-island-giant-moa-and-other-taonga\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre Has Entered Into a Strategic Partnership With De-Extinction Company, Colossal Biosciences, and Sir Peter Jackson, to Resurrect the South Island Giant Moa and Other Taonga Species"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\">\n<i>The Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre coordinated project aims to advance ecological restoration and develop tools for conservation in Te Waipounamu, New Zealand\u2019s South Island<\/i><\/p>\n<p>TE WAIPOUNAMU\/SOUTH ISLAND, New Zealand&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;In a historic indigenous-coordinated initiative, the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre<b> <\/b>has entered into a collaboration with Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based genetic engineering and de-extinction company, and acclaimed filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson, to work together to resurrect the extinct South Island Giant Moa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516348\/5\/SouthIsland_GiantMoa.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516348\/22\/SouthIsland_GiantMoa.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516348\/5\/SouthIsland_GiantMoa.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516348\/21\/SouthIsland_GiantMoa.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516346\/5\/Colossal_BrandingRegistered_Logo_Primary_RGB_Blk.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516346\/22\/Colossal_BrandingRegistered_Logo_Primary_RGB_Blk.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516346\/5\/Colossal_BrandingRegistered_Logo_Primary_RGB_Blk.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708706550\/en\/2516346\/21\/Colossal_BrandingRegistered_Logo_Primary_RGB_Blk.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre was established in 2011 to support the intellectual growth and development of Ng\u0101i Tahu, the principal iwi (M\u0101ori tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand. A multi-disciplinary hub based at the University of Canterbury; the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre will direct all aspects of this project. This extends longstanding Ng\u0101i Tahu involvement with species protection and ecological restoration and builds on the Research Centre\u2019s strong record of international collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe partners aim to place M\u0101ori values, cultural heritage, and ecological knowledge at the center of de-extinction and species preservation efforts, thereby producing a world-leading model of scientific collaboration with indigenous people. In doing so, Ngai Tahu communities and wh\u0101nau (families) will have opportunities to help guide this project: from laboratory research to conservation planning and implementation.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis ambitious partnership, which integrates m\u0101tauranga M\u0101ori (traditional knowledge) with advanced genetic engineering to support ecological restoration and revolutionary conservation tools for taonga (treasured) species, signals a new era of indigenous leadership in scientific innovation. Moreover, the technology will be open sourced and available to anyone who wants to use it for conservation purposes at the direction of the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre.<\/p>\n<p>\nColossal Biosciences has committed a large investment to New Zealand to build biotechnology within and protect its unique biological heritage, including flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. New Zealand is a biodiversity hotspot due to its isolation and natural history, with a high proportion of endemic species. In the partnership, Colossal:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIs already applying its genetic engineering tools and end-to-end de-extinction pipeline to restore the moa from extinction.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill sequence and rebuild the genomes for all nine moa species, which has already begun. Researching the genomes of all moa species is valuable for informing conservation efforts and understanding the role of climate change and human activity in biodiversity loss.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill develop additional genetic studies across related bird species &#8211; creating reference genomes and using computational tools to compare the genomics of each species across the entire order of dinornithiformes and several of their closest living relatives including tinamous and emus.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill develop a conservation assessment and risk evaluation report that will include a feasibility analysis, a conservation action plan to address drivers of extinction, and identify potential rewilding sites for the restored moas.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill, alongside these technological approaches, work with its partners to undertake ecological restoration projects throughout the Ng\u0101i Tahu takiw\u0101 (domain). These initiatives will focus on rehabilitating potential moa habitat while supporting existing native species, guided by Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).<\/li>\n<li>\nWill be directed by Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre experts in the development of cutting-edge conservation initiatives including genome sequencing and biobanking for taonga (treasured) species beyond the moa. This work will create a genetic repository of culturally significant plants and animals, safeguarding biodiversity while building indigenous capacity in conservation biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill provide funding, resources, and expertise to wh\u0101nau-led expeditions to locate and sample taonga species to be included in a regional biobank located within the ngai Tahu takiw\u0101 (domain).<\/li>\n<li>\nWill develop economic models for species preservation including ecotourism opportunities and carbon credit modeling to create sustainable sources of revenue for communities across Te Waipounamu\/the South Island.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill work closely to ensure the work builds opportunities and capability in New Zealand \u2013 especially for Te Waipounamu\/the South Island, and M\u0101ori youth.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill create educational programming and curricula highlighting these cutting-edge technologies to educate and inspire Ng\u0101i Tahu youth to pursue careers in the STEM fields.<\/li>\n<li>\nWill develop capacity building opportunities for Ng\u0101i Tahu wh\u0101nau to work alongside Colossal scientists working on de-extinction, conservation sciences, and biobanking with the vision of standing up laboratories and science centers within the Ng\u0101i Tahu takiw\u0101 (domain).<\/li>\n<li>\nHas already made steps to create Colossal Labs New Zealand, a subsidiary of the company and all data, technology, and research will be provided directly to the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nColossal scientists recently joined Ng\u0101i Tahu archaeologist Kyle Davis on a visit to caves and other sites known to contain significant moa subfossil deposits within the Ng\u0101i Tahu takiw\u0101. Davis remarked, \u201cour earliest ancestors in this place lived alongside moa and our records, both archaeological and oral, contain knowledge about these birds and their environs. We relish the prospect of bringing that into dialogue with Colossal\u2019s cutting-edge science as part of a bold vision for ecological restoration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nDirector of the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre, Professor Mike Stevens similarly notes that moa harvesting was one of the things that transformed tropical East Polynesian explorers into subtropical South Polynesia M\u0101ori. \u201cDuring the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, moa provided meat for sustenance, and bones and feathers for tools and decoration, especially in Te Waipounamu. And the loss of moa, through over-harvesting and habitat modification, was a salutary lesson as to the New Zealand archipelago\u2019s \u2018fragile plenty\u2019.\u201d Stevens further comments that, \u201cwe Ng\u0101i Tahu have successfully partnered with the New Zealand government over many decades to protect and enhance endangered species, especially bird species. However, we are particularly excited by this project because of the extent to which it enables us to exercise our rangatiratanga (leadership) and tikanga (customs) and the potential to bring ecological and economic aspirations into a singular frame. We also see huge importance in this technology as we enter the Anthropocene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nCollaborating scientist Paul Scofield, Senior Curator Natural History at Canterbury Museum, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury says, \u201cThe gigantic moa were a cornerstone of Aotearoa\/New Zealand ecosystems. Colossal Biosciences and the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre are providing New Zealand conservationists with an unprecedented opportunity to recreate lost taonga (treasured) moa species. This Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre-led initiative will drive new historical, ecological, and scientific discoveries on the path to recreating moa. The knowledge gained will be beneficial to all of New Zealand, to conservation, and the world.\u201d Scofield has over thirty years of experience in conservation and avian palaeobiology in New Zealand, the Antarctic, Arctic, central Pacific and Caribbean and is one of the leading moa researchers and curator of the largest collection of moa bones in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\nBen Lamm, CEO and co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, thanked Peter Jackson for bringing all the parties together and expressed enthusiasm about supporting the initiative: \u201cWe are honored to contribute our advanced computational and genetic engineering capabilities under the direction of the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre. This partnership represents a new model where indigenous leadership guides scientific endeavors, recognizing that traditional ecological knowledge and cultural context are essential to responsible de-extinction and species preservation efforts. There is so much knowledge that will be unlocked and shared on the journey to bring back the iconic moa.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI\u2019m delighted to partner with the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre and Colossal Biosciences on a mission to save some of our most precious taonga. Resources will be put into ensuring some of the most critically endangered species in Aotearoa\/New Zealand are protected for future generations,\u201d said Sir Peter Jackson, the acclaimed filmmaker and proud New Zealander who previously invested in Colossal\u2019s de-extinction projects. \u201cWith the recent resurrection of the dire wolf, Colossal has also made real the possibility of bringing back lost species. There\u2019s a lot of science still to be done \u2013 but we can start looking forward to the day when birds like the moa or the huia are rescued from the darkness of extinction. Exciting times lay ahead! Even the journey will bring incredible insights about the history of this land and enrich discussions as to the potential nature of our future here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>About the Moa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMoa were flightless birds endemic to New Zealand that went extinct approximately 600 years ago, approximately two centuries after Polynesian settlement. These remarkable birds, which consisted of nine distinct species, ranged from turkey-sized species to the South Island Giant Moa (<i>Dinornis robustus<\/i>) which stood up to 3.6 meters tall with neck outstretched and weighed approximately 230 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p>\nAs large herbivores, moa played crucial ecological roles in New Zealand&#8217;s forests and grasslands for millions of years. Their browsing habits shaped vegetation structure and composition, while their seed dispersal activities influenced plant distribution patterns. The extinction of moa resulted in significant changes to New Zealand&#8217;s ecosystems, creating cascading effects still evident today.<\/p>\n<p>\nRecent research has shown that moa populations were stable until human arrival, with extinction occurring within a century of Polynesian settlement, primarily due to hunting and habitat change. This rapid extinction represents one of the most well-documented examples of human impact on megafauna.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe first time I flew over New Zealand&#8217;s South Island, I was captivated by the breathtaking landscapes,\u201d said Robert Nelsen, renowned biotechnology investor and Managing Director of ARCH Venture Partners, who has also provided financial support for the project. \u201cI remember hearing incredible stories about the moa \u2013 these extraordinary giant birds that once roamed these valleys. My immediate thought was simply, \u2018if the M\u0101ori people want them back, we should do everything in our power to support their wishes.&#8217; It just felt like one of those projects that needed the right collaboration to make happen. I&#8217;m excited to support this ambitious scientific endeavor that connects New Zealand\u2019s past with its future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>The M\u0101ori-Directed De-extinction Approach<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nDr. Beth Shapiro, Colossal\u2019s Chief Science Officer and renowned evolutionary biologist specializing in ancient DNA, emphasized the scientific and ecological value of the M\u0101ori-led approach: \u201cThis partnership represents an unprecedented opportunity to combine indigenous ecological knowledge with genomic technology to better understand not just the moa, but the entire ecosystem they inhabited. By studying ancient DNA, we can gain insights into how these keystone species shaped New Zealand&#8217;s unique biodiversity and apply these lessons to strengthen the resilience of modern ecosystems facing climate change and habitat loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe partnership will follow a deliberate, step-by-step methodology that respects scientific rigor while reflecting M\u0101ori values and traditional ecological knowledge. This phased approach begins with expeditions to recover ancient DNA and genomic analysis, followed by gene identification and functional characterization, biological inference from genomic data, and the development of reproductive technologies. Various advancements including deeper comparative genomics across multiple bird families, new PGC culture conditions, interspecies surrogacy, and artificial egg membranes will all advance the next generation conservation toolkits for species preservation of additional taonga (treasured) species. In parallel, the project will incorporate animal husbandry expertise focused on related avian species to better understand developmental requirements and behavioral patterns that would inform any future restoration efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\nDr. Anna Keyte, Avian Species Director at Colossal Biosciences, shared her enthusiasm for the collaborative work ahead: \u201cWorking with Ng\u0101i Tahu experts to develop technologies that support moa restoration is an incredible scientific opportunity with profound cultural significance. The avian genomics team is particularly excited to apply our expertise in ways that honor M\u0101ori values while advancing conservation science. The technologies we develop together on the path to moa de-extinction will have immediate applications for conservation of existing threatened bird species across Aotearoa\/New Zealand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>Educational and Economic Opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBeyond the scientific and ecological dimensions, the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre, along with the Canterbury Museum, both located in Christchurch, New Zealand, are looking to create sustainable economic opportunities to benefit Ng\u0101i Tahu and the wider Te Waipounamu\/South Island community. As part of its contribution to the overall project, the Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre will explore how best to develop Ng\u0101i Tahu-owned and operated ecotourism ventures and research facilities that showcase M\u0101ori leadership in conservation innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe project will also establish educational programs that critically engage with Ng\u0101i Tahu knowledge systems and offer fresh thinking about their relationship with relevant scientific concepts. These programs will ensure that understandings of the moa, and its potential return to the Ng\u0101i Tahu landscape, are grounded in M\u0101ori perspectives. These programs will be developed and delivered by M\u0101ori researchers and educators, with a view to creating sustainable employment pathways.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcolossal.com%2Fmoa%2F&amp;esheet=54286754&amp;newsitemid=20250708706550&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fcolossal.com%2Fmoa%2F&amp;index=1&amp;md5=341a9aa4787a2da09532d95fabe64abb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/colossal.com\/moa\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>ABOUT THE NG\u0100I TAHU RESEARCH CENTRE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEstablished in 2011, the multi-disciplinary Ng\u0101i Tahu Research Centre will gather relevant cultural and ecological knowledge pertaining to moa, and the landscapes they once roamed, as part of its offering to this partnership. The Centre\u2019s central role in this project will set a new global benchmark for indigenous leadership in scientific innovation and ecological restoration.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>ABOUT COLOSSAL BIOSCIENCES<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nColossal was founded by emerging technology and software entrepreneur Ben Lamm and world-renowned geneticist and serial biotech entrepreneur George Church, Ph.D., and is the first to apply CRISPR technology for the purposes of species de-extinction. Colossal creates innovative technologies for species restoration, critically endangered species protection and the repopulation of critical ecosystems that support the continuation of life on Earth. Colossal is accepting humanity\u2019s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state, while also solving for the future economies and biological necessities of the human condition through cutting-edge science and technologies. To follow along, please visit: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colossal.com&amp;esheet=54286754&amp;newsitemid=20250708706550&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.colossal.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=c39e260401b710c652b8d1f65846d73a\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.colossal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>ABOUT CANTERBURY MUSEUM<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nCanterbury Museum is the largest museum in Te Waipounamu\/the South Island of New Zealand. It holds the largest collection of moa remains in the world. The museum&#8217;s founder, Sir Julius von Haast, was instrumental in building this collection, often exchanging moa bones with overseas museums to acquire other valuable artifacts and specimens. 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