Matt Maitland
Stoats getting wise to old styles of trapping
They're small, they're cunning and they're killing our native birds.
Stoats were first introduced to New Zealand in the late 19th century to control rabbits and quickly had a devastating effect on… Audio
Shakespear Park battle stoat invasion creatively
Rangers at Auckland's Shakespear Regional Park are battling a stoat invasion, which they say is taking some creativity. It began with a single female Stoat sneaking into the park, and worsened after… Audio
Teenage takahe taunt Tawharanui Park rangers
Some teenage runaway Takahe have added to the busy summer workload of rangers at Tawharanui Regional park. The open sanctuary, is home to nine Takahe, Kiwi, Pateke, Kakariki, Saddlebacks and Robins… Video, Audio
Wayward takahē found after 10 day adventure
A wayward takahe couple have been recaptured ten days after escaping from their sanctuary at Tawharanui. Walter and Manaaki went roaming through the Tawharanui Regional Park, covering a distance of… Audio
Escaping Takahe to be exiled from Tawharanui peninsula
Two rogue Takahe are being exiled from Tawharanui peninsula after repeatedly escaping. Auckland Council head ranger Matt Maitland explains what's been going on. Audio
Sanctuaries New Zealand: Restoring our environment
The annual Sanctuaries of New Zealand workshop will be held next week, bringing together government agencies, environmental groups and researchers to discuss the future of our biodiversity. Audio
Storms, tides hit dotterel populations
They are rarer than kiwi, but many beachgoers remain unaware of the precarious plight of the New Zealand dotterel. While some dotterel populations have had a bumper breeding season, some nesting areas… Audio
Robins re-introduced into new pest-free home in Auckland
North Island robins, or toutouwai, are being re-introduced into their new pest-free home at the Shakespear Open Sanctuary in Auckland. Audio
Pacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly Audio
Pacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly
AudioPacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly Audio
