Biodiversity

The Sydney golden wattle is causing havoc in coastal areas around the country. Could a tiny wasp be the answer to getting this invasive weed under control? Audio

Emily Arthur, Biodiversity Projects Co-ordinator at the University of Canterbury joins us to talk about the steps we can take as invdividuals, communities and workplaces to improve biodiversity. Audio

Researchers from the University of Waikato are tackling the tricky question of how to restore native biodiversity in our urban areas. Audio

Researchers from the University of Waikato are tackling the tricky questions around restoring native biodiversity in our urban areas. Audio

University of Otago urban ecologist Professor Yolanda van Heezik recently led a research team focused on the role private gardens can play in contributing to biodiversity. Professor van Heezik is with… Audio

As housing intensification increases in many New Zealand towns and cities, University of Auckland ecologist Dr Margaret Stanley says retaining mature trees is key to having liveable cities, and… Audio

When the first humans arrived in Aotearoa, they brought with them a few animal friends: the kiore  and the now extinct kurī. Researchers have looked at how that impacted on the biodiversity. Audio

Bio-diversity is at a crossroads - can we not just stop things getting worse, but actually make them better?  Audio

Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio

Will Bowman is part of the team that farms and ferments grapes at Black Estate's three organic vineyards in the Waipara Valley. He also makes his own wine from locally sourced grapes. His first… Audio

Rachel Kirby has lived in Santa Ana, Costa Rica for the past six years, having arrived in the small Central American country after stints in London, Vancouver, Wellington, Surbaya and Hiroshima. She's… Audio

A new studyhas conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the evidence about how blue space positively impacts health, and the news is good for people who live in areas with access to… Audio

Research shows that when we spend time outdoors, we are more active. And in addition to the benefits of physical activity, there are numerous benefits of engagement with nature. Health geographer Dr… Audio

Tree Beings is an adventure through the secret world of trees and a reminder of how essential they are to our world. Author Raymond Huber joins the show from his base in Dunedin. Video, Audio