Podcasts about predator free

Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat The environmental sector worries that the future of a predator-free Aotearoa is in jeopardy after the Government swung the axe in the latest budget…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Waipa District Council is pushing for feral cats to added to DOC's predator free hit list. There are an estimated 2.4 million feral cats in New Zealand compared to 1.2 million pet cats, and about 200,000 stray cats. They are considered a significant threat to native wildlife, particularly birds. Now the conservation department has asked for feedback on whether feral cats should be a so-called target species. Waipa District councillor Marcus Gower spoke to Lisa Owen.

One of the less discussed announcements in 2025's budget was the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050. The project was announced by former Prime Minister John Key in 2016, with the ambitious goal of complete pest eradication in Aotearoa.  The government's contributions to the mission were funneled through ‘Predator Free 2050' a government-funded organisation created to support conservation projects and technologies. These projects funded through Predator Free 2050 will not be affected by the organisation's closure, and will instead be passed on to the Department of Conservation. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the change will increase efficiency and reduce duplication.  While it's good news that the funding won't be affected on paper, the Department of Conservation is already struggling to manage its existing commitments. With these additional responsibilities, the future of the Predator Free mission has become less certain.  To discuss conservation in Aotearoa and how this cut will affect the Predator Free mission, Wire host Castor spoke to General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie.

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about discounting claims of life on k2-18b, stories of a mysterious ninth planet, and 'The Blue Danube' heading to outer space.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the new defence spending in 2025's Budget and where everything's going to go.  They also spoke to the General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie, about the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050.  Producer Faith spoke to Professor Robert MacCulloch from the University of Auckland's School of Business and Economics about the official cash rate (OCR), and whether or not it should drop. She also spoke to Professor Jodi Gardner from the University's Faculty of Law about how the government's Budget 2025 will invest in abuse redress and care reform.

One of the less discussed announcements in 2025's budget was the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050. The project was announced by former Prime Minister John Key in 2016, with the ambitious goal of complete pest eradication in Aotearoa.  The government's contributions to the mission were funneled through ‘Predator Free 2050' a government-funded organisation created to support conservation projects and technologies. These projects funded through Predator Free 2050 will not be affected by the organisation's closure, and will instead be passed on to the Department of Conservation. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the change will increase efficiency and reduce duplication.  While it's good news that the funding won't be affected on paper, the Department of Conservation is already struggling to manage its existing commitments. With these additional responsibilities, the future of the Predator Free mission has become less certain.  To discuss conservation in Aotearoa and how this cut will affect the Predator Free mission, Wire host Castor spoke to General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie.

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about discounting claims of life on k2-18b, stories of a mysterious ninth planet, and 'The Blue Danube' heading to outer space.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the new defence spending in 2025's Budget and where everything's going to go.  They also spoke to the General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie, about the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050.  Producer Faith spoke to Professor Robert MacCulloch from the University of Auckland's School of Business and Economics about the official cash rate (OCR), and whether or not it should drop. She also spoke to Professor Jodi Gardner from the University's Faculty of Law about how the government's Budget 2025 will invest in abuse redress and care reform.

The Department of Conservation is currently seeking feedback on its Predator Free 2050 strategy. The current strategy aims to completely eliminate five predators from New Zealand: rats, stoats, ferrets, weasels and possums. However, they're now asking whether feral cats should be added to the list as well. Predator Free NZ Trust CEO Jessi Morgan told Francesca Rudkin that there's estimated to be between 2.5 million and 14 million feral cats in the native bush. She says that at the time the strategy was originally created, people were less aware of the impact they were having on native species, but there's now an awareness and willingness to have them included. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rats, stoats and possums are being culled across hundreds of thousands of hectares, and the predator free by 2050 goal remains in sight. 

Predator Free Wellington is facing a shortfall of $1.75 million a year, due to a drop in government funding. Environment reporter Kate Green took a tour of its workshop.

The latest release of kiwis in New Zealand has boosted the endangered species' return to suburbs in the capital. It's part of an extensive predator-trapping initiative, which is working to remove all rats, stoats and possums by 2025. - L'ultima liberazione di kiwi in Nuova Zelanda ha favorito il ritorno della specie in pericolo nei sobborghi della capitale. Questo fa parte di una vasta iniziativa di cattura dei predatori, che sta a eliminare tutti i ratti, gli ermellini e gli opossum entro il 2025.

The latest release of kiwis in New Zealand has boosted the endangered species' return to suburbs in the capital. It's part of an extensive predator-trapping initiative, which is working to remove all rats, stoats and possums by 2025. - L'ultima liberazione di kiwi in Nuova Zelanda ha favorito il ritorno della specie in pericolo nei sobborghi della capitale. Questo fa parte di una vasta iniziativa di cattura dei predatori, che sta a eliminare tutti i ratti, gli ermellini e gli opossum entro il 2025.

In 2016 then Prime Minister John Key stood on stage and announced, "by 2050 every single part of New Zealand will be completely free of rats, stoats and possums" To many this was a remarkable statement of intent, but to conservationist Greg Billingham it was just another empty promise from an unaccountable politician. In the years since his view hasn't changed... But he does have an alternative idea - something that's already happening on a small scale.

The latest release of kiwis in New Zealand has boosted the endangered species' return to suburbs in the capital. It's part of an extensive predator-trapping initiative, which is working to remove all rats, stoats and possums by 2025.

An ambitious, complex, and expensive programme aims make three of our largest islands predator free. 

Claire Concannon learns about a hunter-led trapping project aimed at helping whio, our native blue duck, in the Waioeka Gorge. 

On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to the Wye Valley just outside Queenstown.   The Southern Lakes Sanctuary project is setting up a new smart trap network there, the fourth they've built in the region. They hope these AI-powered traps will help them trap more efficiently in difficult-to-reach areas.  Philip Green is a technical and field advisor for the project. He first came to the Wye Valley many years ago for the excellent climbing, and now is heavily involved in its conservation.  

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with former Feds President and current Lake Brunner Catchment Community Care Group Chair, Katie Milne, about summer on the West Coast, her Predator Free work and the government's latest initiative to plant trees on Crown land... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about his pre-Christmas predictions, why he was right and what's in store for the next couple of weeks... And he talks with Bovonic founder Liam Kampshof about the success of its QuadSense mastitis detection product, how it works and plans for expansion. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

The former president of Federated Farmers, former vice president of the World Dairy Federation, and dairy farmer, updates conditions on the West Coast and the Predator Free conservation efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the summer science series! We're kicking off with two stories made by local podcast producers. First, on New Zealand's quest to become predator free by 2050, are we forgetting about mice? Dan Moskovitz, a student at Victoria University of Wellington, investigates what might happen to mice – and ecosystems as more areas become predator free. Then, a story from Xanthe Smith's Catch On podcast. Many people who consume fish stick to eating the fillets, meaning a substantial chunk of the whole fish gets chucked. A project seeks to tackle this food waste by connecting communities with kaimoana.Guests:Associate Professor Stephen Hartley, Victoria University of WellingtonDr Araceli SamaniegoBrent Bevan, Department of ConservationChris Jupp, Kai IkaVera, Kokiri Marae Naenae HubLearn more:Listen to more episodes of Catch On, a podcast by Xanthe Smith for the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science AdvisorFind out about the Kai Ika ProjectDr Araceli Samaniego's paper, Small mice create big problemsListen to Voice of Tangaroa for more exploration of ocean issuesWatch Fight for the Wild, a series about Predator Free 2050Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, we sat down with National Party MP, David MacLeod.David is the MP for New Plymouth and was elected at the 2023 general election. He spent 22 years on Taranaki Regional Council, including 15 years as the Chair. He has also been a director on some significant organisations including Port Taranaki, Fonterra and Predator Free 2050. Early in his career, David was an electrician and eventually took over the company he worked for and grew it to more than 100 tradespeople.In the podcast, we explore what drives David, why he wanted to become an MP, and what he hopes to achieve during his time in Parliament.David's maiden speech can be watched here. Follow David on Facebook here.To support Taxpayer Talk, click hereIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to email team@taxpayers.org.nz Support the show

In this episode, we unravel the complexities of conservation work with Véronique Couttee-Jenkins, a dedicated biologist from Mauritius. Véronique founded organisations 'AfriTech Fellowship' and 'Geospatial Equity Tech' to help underrepresented and marginalised communities get involved in STEAM. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of protecting biodiversity in Mauritius and beyond, shedding light on the often-overlooked unintended consequences of conservation efforts. We discuss the power dynamics in global conservation, the struggle to secure funding, and the balance between technology and traditional methods in protecting our planet. From the controversial impact of armed guards funded by major organizations to the critical role of inclusive and ethical conservation practices, this conversation dives deep into the realities of safeguarding nature. Join us as we challenge the illusion that all conservation efforts are universally positive, exploring how nuanced approaches and true community involvement are key to making meaningful change.(00:01:40) Véro's Journey From Mauritius to the US(00:11:04) Pursuing Higher Education in the US and New Zealand(00:14:35) Master's Program in Biodiversity Conservation and Policymaking(00:20:38) New Zealand's Predator Free 2050 Plan(00:24:26) Fellowship Experience with the National Audubon Society(00:29:01) Elevating Unheard Voices and Merging Science with Community Stories(00:41:11) Empowering Women as Critical Thinkers of Spatial Data(00:50:34) WWF Funding Controversy and Human-Environment Relationship(00:51:53) Starting an NGO to Empower Women in the Community(01:00:21) Storytelling and Securing Funding for Nonprofit Work(01:04:32) The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Conservation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive consequences and her recent trip to the US... He talks with Polly McGuckin, the founder and GM of Exquisite Wool Traders, about the state of the wool industry, how to improve it and her range of wool products... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about windy westerlies, Spring and language of weather in the media... And he talks with Reefton Distilling Co. founder Patsy Bass about its latest capital raise and the global demand for New World whisky. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With cuts to the conservation budget, is our national Predator Free by 2050 goal still achievable? An interview with Melanie Mark-Shadbolt, CEO Te Tira Whakamātaki. Plus, we talk kapa haka with our expert panel Hemi Tai Tin and Mercia Yates. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control.

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One of the trickiest but most significant predators that many conservation organisations deal with is cats. Predator Free NZ carried out an independent study public perceptions relating to cats and found there's a shift in attitudes.

Kate Evans visits a passionate team as they carpet a remote volcanic island in Tonga with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats. What does it take to complete this kind of project, what are the chances of success, and what will it mean for the island's ecosystems if they manage to remove the rats once and for all?  

Kate Evans visits a passionate team as they carpet a remote volcanic island in Tonga with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats. What does it take to complete this kind of project, what are the chances of success, and what will it mean for the island's ecosystems if they manage to remove the rats once and for all?  

The country's smallest native bird, the titipounamu, has set a new record for venturing far from predator-free zones in Wellington. Predator Free Ngaio NZ Judie Alison spoke to Corin Dann.

Despite spending years and millions of dollars, the Tasmanian Fox Eradication team never, not once, not ever, spotted a live fox on the Apple Isle.While their efforts yielded zero foxes, it spawned a tale of lies, alleged corruption, and more scats than you could poke a stick at. Featuring:Ian Townsend, former ABC Radio National Journalist.David Kelly, Manager of the Threatened Species Unit, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.Jonah Yick, Program leader (Carp Management) Inland Fisheries Service Tasmania.Brent Beaven, Predator Free programme lead (Senior Manager Predator Free 2050), Department of Conservation, NZ.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Nathan Turnbull.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

An agency driving work to rid Aotearoa of pests, is warning the country's 2050 predator free goal could be an endangered species itself, with areas that are already pest free at risk of being reinvaded. Predator Free 2050 Limited, was set up by the government to organise much of the work towards the 2050 goal, which former Prime Minister John Key announced in 2016. But the charitable company has been plagued by funding and governance issues, including infighting with the Department of Conservation. It's so worried, it's warned the new Conservation Minister Tama Potaka in a briefing that progress towards the goal is actually at risk of going backwards. Freelance journalist and podcaster Eugene Bingham speaks to Lisa Owen

An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals â€" from penguins to megaherbs â€" and the people studying the wildlife. Plus, we learn about what's at stake in the next island eradication challenge for New Zealand.

Predator Free advocates say getting more communities involved in pest eradication efforts will stop the furry vermin making their way into supermarkets. Food Safety officers are on the ground at Countdown supermarkets in both Dunedin and Christchurch after rats and mice were spotted among the groceries. And the South Dunedin store remains closed on Tuesday. Predator Free Wellington project director James Willcocks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Predator Free New Zealand Trust is celebrating it's 10th birthday this month! To mark their first decade of working towards protecting New Zealand's native wildlife, and looking to the future of caring for backyard biodiversity, Jessi Morgan, CEO of Predator Free New Zealand speaks to Jesse.

Predator Free Wellington is on a mission to rid our capital city of pests and restore native birdlife populations. The group held a gathering over the weekend to celebrate the elimination of rats, stoats and weasels from the Miramar Peninsula. James Willcocks from Predator Free Wellington speaks to Nights.

A South Island conservation project caught over 1,300 predators in the last year. The results have been quite staggering.

Possums, rats and stoats beware - a new Artificial Intelligence trap is being added to New Zealand's predator-free campaign. Designed by Critter Solutions, the device only triggers when it identifies a pest to keep inquisitive native birds safe. They're being trialled in Auckland and Coromandel, supported by funding from the Government's Jobs for Nature Initiative. Project lead Doctor Helen Blackie says the user is notified when the trap triggers, what species was caught and when it resets. New Zealand has less than 10,000 days to reach its goal of eradicating pests by 2050. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In almost no time at all, Te Korowai O Waiheke, a Predator Free 2050 initiative, has eliminated close to 100 percent of the pest species, meaning Waiheke is very close to becoming the largest island in the world to have eradicated stoats.

It's no easy task trying to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of feral cats, rats and other pests.

The Detail heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet up with conservationists working to protect one of the island's precious seabirds - the tākoketai.

The Noises are a conservation success story in the Hauraki Gulf. Claire Concannon joins a team surveying the wētāpunga, seabirds, and other flora and fauna that now thrive on these predator-free islands.

A falconer of 23 years believes the ancient art could help protect our native raptor population, and tackle pest problems.  Chris Brook is the co-founder of Kahu Conservation, a rehabilitation centre specialising in raptors. 

Every evening at sunset, large numbers of communal roosting birds such as starlings and sparrows are flying into wildlife sanctuaries to spend the night in safe, predator-free spaces. As these populations increase, so does the amount of faeces which can be damaging to ecosystems such as wetlands. Karen Denyer talks to Jesse about the unintended problems predator free zones have created.

The kākerōri or Rarotongan flycatcher is a South Pacific conservation success story. Once reduced to just 29 birds, it has been rescued from the brink of extinction by a rat control programme managed by the land-owners of the Takitumu Conservation Area in the Cook Islands. Alison Ballance visits to find out more.

From rare birds to ancient lizards and everything in between, Aotearoa has the highest rate of threatened indigenous species in the world. Predator Free 2050 exhibition Curator Val Cuthbert talks to Jesse.

Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying “many hands make light work” is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new fenced sanctuary, the Brook Waimārama team is now at the exciting stage of bringing native wildlife back into the area, including orange-fronted parakeets -  kākāriki karaka - and giant land snails.

With their antler-like mandibles, Helm's stag beetles often get stuck in to one another. But they are fighting a bigger battle too - against predators and habitat loss. PhD student Luna Thomas is studying these little known endemic insects. She hopes her work will add to our sparse scientific knowledge, and maybe help some of the other native stag beetle species, some of which are critically endangered.

Our Changing World takes a trip to Rakiura Stewart Island with PhD student Luna Thomas to search for the endemic Helm's Stag Beetle.

A recent announcement set aside $2.8m for a research agreement between Manaaki Whenua and Predator Free Rakiura. Predator free means eliminating and studying the impacts of introduced predators in New Zealand, which impacts the ecology of the country as well as conservation efforts for native species. Forest & Bird support the vision of Predator Free Rakiura Stewart Island and to understand why Casper spoke to spokesperson Dean Baigent-Mercer.  

This week on The Wire for Rāpare Thursday! Tuva'a speaks about Labour Party's Andrew Little and whether or not the health system is in crisis or not.  The Green Desk is back! Frances brings us the latest on Green related issues. This week she speaks to Professor Dan Tompkins, the Science Director for Predator Free 2050.  Joe speaks to Nic Rawlence from the Palaeongenetics Lab at the University of Otago about how the New Zealand Grayling went extinct and the Mysterious Adzebill. He'll also be speaking to Amy Chan from the University of Auckland about digital tech helping with asthma medication​. Finally, he speaks talks to Dr Lis Ellison-Loschmann from the health research council about addressing key Maori health policies. That's us for The Wire for Rāpare Thursday!