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National Walking Plan, is it a good idea?
Audio 11 Jul 2023New Zealand's first National Walking Plan will be released later this month. We'll know more about that soon. I Landscape ecologist Dr Colin Meurk is passionate about walking. He talks to Jesse. Audio
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Declining tree canopy in 'Garden City' sparks concern
Concerns are growing over the the lack of tree canopy in Christchurch. Ecologist Colin Meurk talks to Wallace about the decline. Audio
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Bathing in native rākau
When was the last time you stopped and spent time with a tree? Tree hugger can be used as an insult, but there's a huge body of research that suggests being in nature has a real measurable impact on… Audio
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Walking around Ōtautahi
Dr Colin Meurk in Christchurch is heading off for a walk this weekend, but not just any walk, he's going to be walking for eight days! It's the 10th time he's done the 140 kilometre circuit around… Audio
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Talk the Walk: Christchurch 360 trail
We're wandering an urban route on Talk the Walk today. The Christchurch 360 trail is a 135 km track which circles the city and walking along it you'll pass through wetlands, savannah, bush and the… Audio, Gallery
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Walking the new Christchurch 360 trail
Twenty-five years ago, Christchurch ecologist Colin Meurk came up with the idea of a nature trail and walkway encircling Christchurch. It has been a long time coming, but it's almost complete. This… Audio
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Our Changing World - Greening the Rubble
Audio 12 Mar 2012Christchurch people want a greener inner city. A view that comes through in the recovery plan for the city. Landcare Research ecologist Colin Meurk, whose award-winning display at the Ellerslie… Audio
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