Podcasts about kaipara harbour

New Zealand's native freshwater mussels, or kākahi, are a keystone species for healthy lake and river ecosystems.  But in many lakes across Auckland, kākahi have disappeared.  Lake Rototoa near the entrance to Kaipara Harbour is still home to some kākahi, but they're struggling to successfully breed due to invasive fish called perch.  Now, a team from Auckland Council have come up with a plan to help protect the kākahi.  Ellen Rykers joins them out on the water.

Peter details the healthcare crisis engulfing Northland and talks to Kathryn about the mysterious zombie fish turning up in the Kaipara Harbour.

BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton managed to find a way into the elusive Gibbs Farm sculpture park - and she says it's worth a look. Situated north-west of Auckland in the Kaipara Harbour, the carefully curated collection belonging to Kiwi rich-lister Alan Gibbs gives visitors a wide range of art and sculptures to see. Megan says it's an 'extraordinary' experience exploring the wide open spaces of the area. Read more about Megan's experience at Gibbs Farm here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kennedy visits "the cloak of the south," Te Korowai o te Tonga, South Kaipara Peninsula, one of two thumbs of land that enclose Kaipara Harbour, one of the largest harbours in the world. It's a place of forests, farms, near-pristine dune lakes, expansive mangrove wetlands and seabird nesting areas. On the way to nowhere, it's an off-the-beaten-track kind of place to explore and enjoy. He also talks to Susie about the reforestation of Mosquito Bay, Lake Rototoa.

More than 20 million trees and other natives are to be planted around New Zealand's biggest harbour in a $200 million Kaipara Moana Remediation project.

Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving rough-shod over the ecologically fragile sand dunes and historically important sites on Ripiro Beach.

Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving rough-shod over the ecologically fragile sand dunes and historically important sites on Ripiro Beach.

Based in Northland on twenty hectares at Maungaturoto on the Kaipara Harbour, Rene Archner makes a variety of kombuchas, the latest and possibly most ambitious being a coffee variety. Rene has teamed up with Anna McGregor from Auckland roasting company The Coffee Lab who challenged him to add a coffee kick to his kombucha.

Wilhelmina Shrimpton is a presenter and reporter for Newshub, A journalist, fashionista and a finalist for ‘Best News Journalist’ at the 2015 NZ Radio Awards. We chat about news reporting , journalism fashion and what does happen when Bill Bailey asks you to do stretches with him plus with why you will never look at the gingerbread man the same ever again. Wilelmina has covered some major stories including the Lindt Cafe siege, the Kawerau siege, the Kaipara Harbour disaster and four Royal tours - as well as investigative pieces on synthetic cannabis and ex-partner stalking.

In this episode Sue Berman talks to map librarian Katrina Laan about a taonga from the heritage collection - Chart of the entrance to Kaipara Harbour, drawn by Captain Thomas Wing, January, 1836. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/maps/id/1896/rec/1 Thomas Wing (1810-1888), master mariner, cartographer, harbourmaster and pilot, was a notable figure in New Zealand’s early European history. Wing acquired his maritime knowledge during his youth in Essex, England. He arrived in New Zealand in August 1832 as a crew member on the Fortitude, which was part owned by his cousin Samuel Stephenson, and by J. R. Clendon, who had a trading base at Okiato. From 1832 to 1834 he journeyed around the northern coast of New Zealand, and to Port Jackson as mate of the Fortitude, acquiring a good knowledge of New Zealand waters. In 1834, Stephenson and Clendon appointed Wing master of their new schooner, the Fanny, which had been built at Hokianga. The Fanny was chartered in January 1836 by Rev. William White of the Wesleyan mission at Mangungu to take a group and establish further missions. At White’s request, Wing sailed the Fanny into Kaipara Harbour on 6 January 1836 - possibly the first European to do so - and drew the first known survey sketch chart of its complicated entrance way, which is on display in this case. References: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/maps/id/1211/rec/1 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/maps/id/1751/rec/1 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/maps/id/1182/rec/1

A public stink is piling up over a planned rubbish dump north of Auckland.Waste Management has approval to buy forest land in the Dome Valley for a 24-7 landfill.Locals nearby fear rubbish juice will leach into the nearby Hoteo River which feeds the Kaipara Harbour.A group set up in response, Save the Dome, is planning to fight it as the company still needs resource consent.Founder Dave Sawyer told Andrew Dickens they called a meeting for locals to talk about it."We had over 130 people. Every single person in that room said we'd fight it with everything we've got." LISTEN TO DAVE SAWYER TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVE 

Today is a bit special, it's episode 50. When I started out the podcast I wasn't sure where it would go but I'm pretty thankful that I've got to chat with so many fascinating people, and that you have tuned in and found it interesting. I've got a treat for you today. Alex Asher is back talking about his latest uncomfortable journey. Some of you will remember Alex from episode 2 of the show - one of the launch episodes. Alex filled us in on the next uncomfortable thing he was going to do, which was running and swimming the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand. He's done it and he tells the story today. Alex talks us through the process, including the pre-contemplation and the development of the idea. He talks about sharing the idea and allowing others the opportunity to help him with it. We talk the differences between his east coast run and this one. He chats openly about being the first person to swim the Kaipara Harbour, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and notorious for it's strong currents and Great White Sharks. Alex leaves us with the feeling of empowerment he achieved from doing something really really hard, and overcoming the physical and mental blocks that come along with it. Thanks for everyone who has helped out with the podcast so far, especially the guests that have come along to share their time, and you guys for listening in. Thanks to my bro Jeremy Desmond for the sweet theme music, Rich Fortune for the IT support, my wife Julia for her support, and everyone that has reached out with a message, a comment, or a suggestion of someone I should chat to. Thanks for continuing too get uncomfortable with us.

A new kiwi film set in Pahi by the Kaipara Harbour in Northland is hitting screens around the country. The Catch follows two fisherman who hope to alter their fortunes by winning a local fishing competition. Lynn Freeman speaks to Director and co-writer Simon Mark-Brown who is travelling around New Zealand to be at various premieres of The Catch.

Property ID- 365653 - Price- Sale by negotiation At Takahoa, less than 80 minutes north of Auckland, you will find your escape from the clutter of urban living. Encompassing 202 hectares, Takahoa Bay Coastal Estate and Farm Park, runs down to a white sandy beach and deep water harbour. Each of the 48 sites has outstanding views of the Kaipara Harbour or Takahoa Lake, some even have bush included. Land sizes range from 2610 sq meters to 5 hectares. A limited number of sites remain priced from $195,000 - select one that suits your lifestyle. Covenants ensure that dwellings are compatible with the natural characteristics of the landscape. Residents shared use facilities include tennis court, boat ramp, walking tracks, and Bush Reserves. Protected native trees ensure an enduring habitat for the native bird population. Takahoa Lake wildlife reserve is home to swans, ducks, geese and many other bird species. Kaiwaka village with its bakery, cafe's, and Jaques Store, is only a 6 minute drive while Mangawhai with its surf beach, golf course, and restaurants is about 20 minutes. To be part of the Takahoa community email Peter now for an information pack. Branch: Warkworth Agent: Peter Marsh

Property ID- 366614 - Price- $845,000 Located on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour 80 minutes north of Auckland this energy efficient contemporary three bedroom home is complemented by large floor to ceiling windows and ranch sliders in every room. The large living areas, lounge, dining and kitchen enjoy all day sun with sparkling water views and spectacular sunsets. Wake to these views in either of the master bedrooms, each with ensuite, the third bedroom also has access to an ensuite. A luxury bathroom services the living areas. Under floor heating throughout provides an excellent ambiance to this very friendly home. Also available to the residents of this subdivision is an all weather court, boat ramp, barbeque areas and walking tracks in addition to the wild life reserve lake with its population of Black Swans, Canada Geese, Royal Spoonbills, various families of ducks plus many other species of bird life. Branch: Warkworth Agent: Peter Marsh