Lou Sanson
DoC report says department is "frustrated, confused"
A new report into the structure of the Department of Conservation has found the organisation is confused and frustrated. Lou Sanson is DoC's Director-General. Audio
DOC report says organisation is confused and frustrated
A new report into the structure of the Department of Conservation has found the organisation is confused and frustrated. Audio
Performance review finds DoC struggling with change
The State Services Commission says urgent change is needed at the Department of Conservation to make sure its controversial overhaul works properly. Audio
Does DoC rely too heavily on volunteers?
Maryann Ewers is one of the founders of the volunteer conservation group Friends of Flora, which carries out pest control in the Kahurangi National Park. Kevin Hackwell is advocacy manager for Forest… Audio
Botched new IT system at DOC
Poor governance and management have caused another IT botch-up and a cost blowout at a government department. DOC is having to spend two million dollars fixing a land management computer system that… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 18 December 2013
Auckland mayor rejects calls to resign; Councillor heading no-confidence move; Botched new IT system at DOC; Whanganui man jailed for 17 years for killing his daughter; Top Google searches for 2013 in… Audio
Lou Sanson: Antarctica
Chief Executive of Antarctica New Zealand for the past 11 years, who is about to become CEO at the Department of Conservation. Audio
Difficult conditions hamper search for plane in Antarctica
Rescuers are battling the elements to find three Canadians missing in a remote and mountainous part of Antarctica. Audio
Antarctic airlifts come to grips with weather problems
Scott Base workers preparing for the arrival of Prime Minister John Key have been battling unseasonally warm temperatures which have melted some of their ice roads and runways, we talk to Lou Sanson… Audio
Polar centenary and future of Antarctic treaty
Kathryn Ryan speaks to the chief executive of Antarctica New Zealand, Lou Sanson about the history and future of Antarctica, including that historic polar race and the role New Zealand played. Audio
Nine to Noon in Antarctica - History & future of the continent
Kathryn Ryan speaks to the chief executive of Antarctica New Zealand, Lou Sanson about the history and future of Antarctica, including the historic polar race 100 years ago and the role New Zealand… Audio
Norwegian South Pole jaunt ends in tragedy
An unauthorised mission to the South Pole by a Norwegian group calling themselves the Wild Vikings has ended in tragedy after the sinking of their vessel The Berserk. Audio
Lou Sanson: CEO of Antarctica New Zealand
CEO of Antarctica New Zealand, talking about the problems faced in closing the season on the ice. Audio
Norwegian sailboat missing in Southern Ocean
The Rescue Co-ordination Centre picked up a distress beacon on Tuesday, and the naval vessel, the Wellington, searched the Ross Sea about 30 kilometres north of Scott Base, until early yesterday… Audio
Polar Names
The map of Antarctica is full of valleys and ice shelves named for great explorers and scientists who made brilliant discoveries or endured much on the Ice. But nowhere on the maps do you see names… Audio
New Zealand rescue mission to Antartica
A decision is due shortly on whether a New Zealand air force crew will make another attempt today to evacuate an extremely ill American from McMurdo Base in Antartica. Audio
South Korea to use Christchurch base for Antarctic operations
South Korea is planning to become the third country to use Christchurch as the base for its Antarctic operations, boosting research and bringing economic benefits. Audio
Antarctica NZ identifies safety risks at Scott Base
The fire extinguishers at Scott Base in Antactica have had to over-hauled after it was discovered they don't work in extreme cold. Audio
Looking Back on International Polar Year
Lou Sanson, Tim Naish and Craig Cary give a New Zealand perspective on International Polar Year. Audio