Conservation
Turning the Tide | Episode 3: Supporting Marine Restoration
We look at Nick Shears' research trial to remove kina from barrens in a marine reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound, and we highlight research to find sustainable solutions to marine coastal issues. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 4: Collaboration in Action
We focus on the importance of collaboration, from local government and businesses, to Māori representatives and government departments, to protect the coastal marine environment. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 5: Passing on the Knowledge
Both Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Mokopuna and Marlborough Girls College seek to instil awareness, understanding, and a desire to protect our marine environment for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 6: What Could a Sustainable Future Look Like?
How do we create a future sustainable sea? The work of Tane & Clare Bradley of Agrisea, to do with seaweed, is one effort to provide guardianship of and to protect our seas for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 2: Mātauranga-Led Restoration
In Ōhiwa Harbour, we learn about the research and restoration of mussel beds led by Kura Paul-Burke, with doctoral and undergraduate research students, in a Mātauranga Māori-led approach. Video
Where Wellington's wild things live
Terawhiti Station, a 4800-ha farm off Wellington's west coast, is the cornerstone of a project that has seen kiwi return to the capital. Audio
One of world's rarest cats no longer endangered
Poaching and habitat loss pushed the Iberian lynx to the brink of extinction. Now, the cat is coming back.
'We don't understand it': SailGP exit decision stuns Lyttelton community
Community and business leaders are baffled as to why the port town won't be hosting SailGP next year.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, a train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound and Anna Dean (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Pound & Anna dean discuss the possible removal of the Accommodation Supplement, The Sopranos and Conservation Voulenteers New Zealand. Simon… Audio
'He's forgotten his job': Minister called out over conservation comments
Tama Potaka says the view that every single species must be saved is an "ambitious objective". Video, Audio
Conservation Minister suggests not all species can be saved
The Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says it would cost hundreds-of-billions, maybe trillions, of dollars to save all native species in New Zealand from extinction and instead we should identify the… Audio
What you need to know before climing Mt Taranaki
DoC Ranger Dave Rogers has been working at Te Papa Kura o Taranaki for 49 years, back then it was called the Egmont National Park! Audio
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
Pest control apprenticeship programme seeks funding to continue
An apprenticeship programme helping people into pest control has wrapped up with concerns the industry may face another skills shortage without more support.
DOC confirms job cuts to Chatham Islands team
Following staff consultation, DOC has also confirmed a merger with the Wairarapa district will also go ahead.
New rules for fishers aims to protect seabirds
Commercial fishers using surface longline fishing methods will soon have to choose between two options to continue operations.
Drones for pest control
Aotearoa is a country plagued by pests, but conservationists are hoping advances in drone technology could turn the tables. Producer William Ray looks at how drones are being trialled in controlling… Video, Audio
Ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.
Our Changing World - Pest control drones
On Our Changing World this week - the new drone technologies with the potential to revolutionise pest control in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Producer William Ray speaks to scientists, hunters, and… Audio
