Podcasts about kokako

There's been some excitement for bird lovers recently, with a possible sighting of a Kokako in Southland. Inger Perkins is the manager of the South Island Kokako Charitable Trust. She speaks to Jesse.

The Marbled Murrelet keeps researchers on their toes. Their nests are tucked away in the mossy upper branches of old growth forests...the last place we'd ever expect to find a seabird! David joins us from British Columbia to shed some light on these fascinating birds; where you might spot one, the challenges they face, and how to help.Get some Bird Friendly Certified Coffee to keep you warm and toasty this fall! 10% of your purchase from Birds and Beans goes towards supporting this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this link.     Dr. David Bradley has spent a lifetime studying and appreciating birds; from Tree Swallows in Canada, to Kokako's in New Zealand, and everything in between. Currently, David is the British Columbia Director for Birds Canada. He is focusing on an invasive mammalian predator study in Haida Gwaii, and a Long-billed Curlew migration tracking study in the Kootenay Mountains.   Andrea Gress studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program for Birds Canada. Follow her work at @ontarioploversAndrés Jiménez is a Costa Rican wildlife biologist with a keen interest in snakes, frogs, birds and how human relationships are interconnected with the living world. He studied Tropical Biology in Costa Rica and has a Masters in Environmental Problem Solving from York University. Follow him at @andresjimoThis project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change is supported by funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada. The views expressed herein are solely those of Birds Canada.

The sound of kōkako is being heard more often now, especially in Auckland's Hunua Ranges. That's because this breeding season has been a record-breaking success.   Auckland Council general manager of environmental services Rachel Kelleher spoke to Susie Ferguson. 

The Maritime Union says it will be going down to the wire this week in its fight to stop two coastal oil tankers, the Kokako and the Matuku, being removed from the New Zealand coast. The war in Eastern Europe and ongoing disruption to global supply chains strengthens the union's case, it says, against the oil companies' new model of direct imports, which is scheduled to start in earnest this month.  Martime Union national secretary Craig Harrison says the work of local tankers can't be duplicated by relying entirely on foreign shipping. He believes a government decision on the tankers' role is imminent. He spoke to Corin Dann.  

This podcast show started with Waveney asking the question, “what is the single most effective thing I can do to save the planet?' Two years on, and 71 episodes later, both Tim and Waveney take stock of what actions seem to stand out from the rest and declare what their own personal ‘official' winners. As always, the episode sticks to the show's guiding kaupapa of focusing on simple solutions that trigger positive change through the whole collection of planetary woes from extinction, to microplastic, to climate change – connecting people with their power to make a difference. This episode is the last episode for Season 2 and the last for the series. We'd to thank our major funders, (Huckleberry, All Heart, Ethique, Ecotricity, Kokako and the Live Lightly team at Auckland Council); the How to Save the World Team (Brody, Mariel and others who volunteered their time); and our amazing guests, listeners and biggest thanks of all to our partners, Zoe and Matthew. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Under the cover of darkness this morning a milestone was celebrated in the efforts to increase the number of kokako. From a population of just 300 breeding pairs in the late 1990s, the North Island kokako now boasts 2,000 pairs. Hundreds of environmentalists, iwi members and Department of Conservation staff gathered in the Pureora forest at dawn. Our Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin headed into the forest with them.

This summer your festival fizzy drink could be saving a feathered friend. Auckland's Sounds Like Summer festival and Native drinks company are raising funds to help save one of New Zealand's most endangered birds - the Kokako. With less than 16-hundred left in the world, the money will support a breeding programme on Tiritiri Matanga Island. Sounds Like Summer festival co-founder, Jade Atkinson spoke to Nita Blake-Persen.

Gardening contributor Ruud Kleinpaste joins Jack Tame, listen above!Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) has had relatively little modification in the past 1000 years or so; the only introduced animals of great concern were kiore (pacific rice rats), domestic cats and German wasps. No doubt these wasps got there on their own steam, flying across the sea from the mainland.The cats (which arrived in the 1870s) were trapped and removed from the island between 1977 and 1980; Dick Veitch was leading a team that was hunting these predators for years! Cats were preying on a range of important taonga (seabirds, lizards and naïve songbirds, especially the ground breeders, poor fliers and the flightless species.Kiore were removed through aerial baits in 2004 and surprisingly… when the kiore disappeared, so did the German wasps. They’ve never been seen since and to this day, nobody has any idea why! Research is carried out to investigate why this may be.Now, the island’s ecology is functioning almost like it has always done… apart from some pernicious weeds that keep on flaring up and needing a lot of intervention to stop them spreading. Many of these weeds “fly” from the mainland, either as seeds (Pampas Grass has air-born seeds) or through droppings of birds that make the journey to Hauturu (climbing asparagus is a great example)The Hauturu Supporters Trust is a group of dedicated people that tries to assist DOC, the Rangers and Scientists to keep the island in good order and that includes raising funds for weed control and environmental education and weed awareness, especially on the adjacent mainland. The Trust also supports with the purchase of essential materials and technology to enhance the Conservation efforts of the staff and scientists on the island; most of this related to Biosecurity and the message that the island is a NO-LANDING area!Yes, you can visit the island (for instance via work and walk weekends with the Hauturu Supporters Trust) but the biosecurity measures are extremely strict to avoid new introductions of predators and other exotic organisms.If you’ve ever been to Tiritiri Matangi Island, you’ll know what it will feel and sound like to live in a Predator-Free New Zealand in the future. The experience is mind-blowing: you go for a walk and see Kaka, saddlebacks and stitchbirds (hihi); Hauturu steps this up a few notches again, with penguins nesting under your bunkroom and kiwi sniffling around the tracks in the evening. Kokako keeps you awake in the morning and Kakapo is heard booming from the ridges while giant weta rustle along the ground and on tree trunks. Giant Centipedes pitter-patter on the leaf litter…This is a magnificent place – this is the exemplar of the “new Normal”

It is without doubt one of the most haunting of our bird calls - that of the North Island kokako, less poetically also known as the blue-wattled crow. Ecologist and kokako specialist Dave Bryden is heavily involved in recent translocations in Taranaki and after several years he's able to assess if it's succeeding in establishing viable populations.

On the podcast today, the Southern DHB's only nuerosurgeon says it's unacceptable that he's the only one who can provide critical treatment, the first wahine Maori Bishop is ordained and have you ever wanted to see a Kokako in th wild? Now's your chance!

Christine Rose has a passion for life. She is an environmental advocate, in the community, nationally, and even internationally. She has just returned from Australia where the Humpback whales recovery signals hope for the future. Watching (rather than swimming) is her focus as it's non-invasive and takes the human ego out of the whales' natural behaviour. Humpback numbers in NSW were down to a couple of hundred animals when whaling stopped in the 1960s-70s. This year estimations put the numbers at about 27,000 went along Australia’s east coast, and they' are growing at 11% pa cumulatively. About 95% travel within 5km offshore on their way to Antarctica. That's why New South Wales in the best place for whale lovers like Christine. In this interview we cover a number of environmental issues from the whale’s recovery in Australia to the New Zealand fishing industry. Christine also speaks about the moral rights of animals and recommends the book of that name. Touching on climate change and the 6th great extinction, Christine turns to some creative solutions. We even talk about the necessity of carpooling – an idea that is not shared much, as we are pushed to use privately owned public transport! As a community and environmental advocate, Christine enacts the phrase 'think globally, act locally' into action - working on sustainability in her private life, in the community, nationally, and even internationally with the causes she supports and the life she leads. Christine strives to lead a moral life - she's vegetarian, rides her bike wherever she can, refuses TV and the consumer society. She has solar panels, grows a veggie garden and lives in harmony with nature. Locally, Christine helps build community - she established Bike Kumeunity, the Kumeu Children's Art Club, the Kumeu Arts Centre and she leads the ‘Kumeuknitty’ 'womanship' movement for women to share skills, knowledge, surpluses and love through knitting and crochet. She established Keep Kumeu Beautiful and organises WaiCare planting and water testing. Regionally Christine campaigns for better walking and cycling - she's a voluntary trustee of SkyPath, which will see a walking and cycle way across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. She’s founding Chair of the Public Transport Users Association. Since the year 2000, or earlier, Christine has dedicated a large part of her life to our endangered Maui's & Hector's Dolphins. She founded ‘Maui’s and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders NZ Inc.’ Christine regularly travels around New Zealand as an advocate, talking about the dolphins, helping all NZers to become stewards of this little taonga. Christine runs Cetacean Spotting NZ a facebook page dedicated to celebrating whales and dolphins around the coast. She is also a volunteer/supporter of many environmental groups. She does pest control to protect Kokako and other species in the Waitakere Ranges. Most weekends she's out planting trees or helping community and environmental organisations to make the world a better place. In her spare time, Christine cycles, camps, tramps, kayaks and is a practicing artist. She is a most heart-full person who seeks to build an empathetic culture through empowering others. She's a success at making the sun shine a bit more for us all by spreading joy and love in all she does, motivated by the public good and the ideal of a better world.

In 1999 the native Kokako bird Tamanui was removed from his home in the Moki Forest by Ngāti Tama and the Department of Conservation because of the threat caused by pests, stoats and wildlife. At the time Ngāti Tama pledged that the Kōkako would eventually come home. Even though Tamanui died in 2008, he had 22 offspring. Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Project Manager Conrad O'Carroll is tasked with the job of ensuring the Paranihihi forest is safe for the return of his progeny, he explains more about the project. The story of Tamanui is told at an exhibition at Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth, Heritage Manager Andrew Moffatt talks about their contribution in sharing Tamanui's story with locals and visitors.

In 1999 the native Kokako bird Tamanui was removed from his home in the Moki Forest by Ngāti Tama and the Department of Conservation because of the threat caused by pests, stoats and wildlife. At the time Ngāti Tama pledged that the Kōkako would eventually come home. Even though Tamanui died in 2008, he had 22 offspring. Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Project Manager Conrad O'Carroll is tasked with the job of ensuring the Paranihihi forest is safe for the return of his progeny, he explains more about the project. The story of Tamanui is told at an exhibition at Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth, Heritage Manager Andrew Moffatt talks about their contribution in sharing Tamanui's story with locals and visitors.

Professor Ian Jamieson presents his journey in the study of birds: conservation biology, the role and significance of genetic diversity, and his work in developing management tools for the recovery of threatened species such as the takahe, kokako, kakapo and others. Professor Jamieson's talk was presented on Tuesday the 4th of June 2013.

Professor Ian Jamieson presents his journey in the study of birds: conservation biology, the role and significance of genetic diversity, and his work in developing management tools for the recovery of threatened species such as the takahe, kokako, kakapo and others. Professor Jamieson's talk was presented on Tuesday the 4th of June 2013.

Professor Ian Jamieson presents his journey in the study of birds: conservation biology, the role and significance of genetic diversity, and his work in developing management tools for the recovery of threatened species such as the takahe, kokako, kakapo and others. Professor Jamieson's talk was presented on Tuesday the 4th of June 2013.

Professor Ian Jamieson presents his journey in the study of birds: conservation biology, the role and significance of genetic diversity, and his work in developing management tools for the recovery of threatened species such as the takahe, kokako, kakapo and others. Professor Jamieson's talk was presented on Tuesday the 4th of June 2013.

Just days before it is declared officially extinct, Rhys Buckingham has just 6 days to find a south island Kokako and prove its existence to the world.