Brett Gartrell
Second suspected botulism outbreak killing birds in Timaru
It follows a 1000 water foul at Otago's Waikouaiti waste water treatment plant dying from the bacterial disease. Otago fish and game said the majority of the dead birds collected so far were paradise… Audio
MPI asking people to keep an eye on backyard hens
MPI is asking people to keep a close eye on their backyard chooks after a bird flu scare in the forced killing of 200 thousand birds. A mainland egg farm near Moeraki tested positive for an aggressive… Audio
Risk of H5N1 bird flu coming to NZ is rising: Research
The risk of lethal H5N1 bird flu making it to New Zealand and into our taonga bird species is rising. Massey University veterinary professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Brett Gartrell: Avian influenza could devastate native birds
One of the country's leading wildlife veterinary experts warns a heavy-handed response may be needed to limit damage if a particularly infectious strain of bird flu reaches our shores. Video, Audio
Poisoning suspected after hundreds of gulls found dead
A wildlife veterinarian says he strongly suspects that hundreds of gulls found dead on beaches in Horowhenua were poisoned.
Scores of dead black-backed gulls have been found on beaches from the… Video, Audio
Laurie, the elderly capuchin monkey recovers after health scare
A monkey, who spent much of his early years riding a horse in the circus, is recovering at home after a health scare. Laurie, a capuchin, was rescued along with four other monkeys, by Wellington's… Audio
Kākāpō chick saved by world-first brain surgery
It was no mere bird-brain surgery. Rather, it was a world first when the life of a young kakapo chick was saved by brain surgery at Massey University's Wildbase Hospital. Professor Brett Gartrell led… Audio
Cats strategy criticised for avoiding hard questions
The National Cat Management Strategy Group final document proposes curfews, restrictions on the number of cats allowed to be kept on a property, and nationwide mandatory microchipping and desexing of… Audio
Wildbase - a hospital dedicated to native wildlife
At Wildbase, New Zealand's only dedicated wildlife hospital, vets treat more than 300 native animals each year as well as doing research on conservation issues. Audio
Wildbase - a hospital dedicated to native wildlife
At Wildbase, New Zealand's only dedicated wildlife hospital, vets treat more than 300 native animals each year as well as doing research on conservation issues.
AudioSPCA accused of contributing to native bird deaths
One of the country's top wildlife vets has accused the SPCA of contributing to the deaths of native birds by neutering and releasing stray and wild cats. Some regional SPCA branches, including… Audio
On The Spot
Impromptu thoughts, perspectives and opinions on either the little or big things of life. This time it's Brett Gartrell on what it's like to raise an autistic child. Audio
Big Year Interview - Brett Gartrell
When the Rena cargo vessel hit the Astrolabe reef off the coast of Tauranga in October, the country watched in horror as dark globs of oily waste began washing up on local beaches. Brett Gartrell has… Audio
A Disaster On Our Shores
Australian veterinarian Brett Gartrell about the rescue and rehabilitation work in the wake of the wreck of the Rena off Mt Maunganui. Audio
Pet Day
What to do if you find injured wildlife - birds in particular - Nights' own radio vet Brett Gartrell explains. Audio
