Environment
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
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
University of Waikato to set up marine research centre in Tauranga
The facility, at Sulphur Point, will boast research laboratories, classrooms and public engagement spaces.
Divers destroy invasive seaweed found near marine reserve
It was the first time the pest, which smothers native seaweeds and shellfish beds, had been found close to mainland Auckland.
Graham Leonard: Is it ok to ski on an active volcano?
How risky is it to ski on Ruapehu, and what have we learned from previous eruptions, both recent and historic? Audio
Investigations underway after pylon falls over causing outages
Multiple investigations are underway after a pylon toppled over cutting off power to most of Northland yesterday. The pylon ended up on its side in farmland in Glorit north of Auckland. At this stage… Audio
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Otautahi/Christchurch has just hosted the Environmental Defence Society conference, which followed the huge nature march in Auckland against some Government policies. Audio
What is 'girl mossing'?
You've probably heard of 'girl bossing' but 'girl-mossing' is the new social media movement Oprah Winfrey's getting behind. Snuggling into soft green moss isn't just a form of nature therapy, it… Audio
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… 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
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Wallaby sighting in Cambridge causing concern
Wallabies, the Australian pest, could cause millions of dollars of damage to farmland and a new indication there's one near Cambridge is cause for concern. Waikato senior biosecurity officer Dave… Audio
The benefits of mixing agriculture and solar power - as Selwyn site gets consent
A solar and battery power station to be built on farmland in Selwyn has been given planning consent. Audio
Decades-old Lego keeps washing up on the UK coastline
Tracey Williams lives on the beach in Cornwall, where nearly three decades ago, a storm led to a cargo ship spilling masses of LEGO parts into the sea. She's been documenting her finds for years. Audio
Right to repair law could help curb throw away mentality
Some manufacturers actively discourage fixing electronics over replacing them and a right to repair law could help curb the throw away mentality according to a fix-it expert. Audio
Seals and their 'silly season', what to expect
Its around this time of year that young seals spread their flippers. Whether it's in a KFC parking lot or the hand tools section of Bunnings, the wee pups really get around and potentially get… Audio
