Podcasts about Stewart Island

Plus T100 GC. Plus Auckland Secce School Champs. Plus a great listen from Half Moon Bay School Triathlon on Stewart Island (1 hour 20 in).

A passenger on the Jetstar's Sunday morning flight to Dunedin said dozens of people were left without their bags after Jetstar off-loaded their luggage and didn't tell them until they reached their destination. Alison Boyce was heading South for a trip to Stewart Island but was forced to rebook her onward travel and wait around for her bag, that got left in Auckland and contained vital gear and medication. Boyce spoke to Lisa Owen. 

The Spinoff's Wellington editor Joel MacManus has just travelled the length of the country — from Oban on Stewart Island to the North of the North — using only public transport.

Plans are afoot to crackdown on motorists' anti-social parking on Rakiura - Stewart Island.

Ep 11 Stewart Island Whitetail Part 2 with Leigh CraggBy sheer coincidence Leigh hunted Kelly's Block the same as Dano did for our first SI episode. Leigh's first trip was in 2018, he returned to Kelly's again in 2023. This is a great follow up to the first SI instalment. Leigh was able to apply lessons learned on his first trip and maximise his chances of success for his second trip. This episode is not repetitive at all. You will get just as much information from this EP as any other SI podcast you may have listened to and help reinforce the lessons these adventurous hunters are passing on.

New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol has been at the forefront of what has been a rather tubulent time for professional rugby. Originally from Stewart Island, Rob moved to Auckland, initially working as a police officer, before settling on a 10-acre lifestyle block near Pokeno. After laying the law aside, the qualified accountant turned his talents to helping run the NZRPA. Since his time as CEO he's navigated the Silver Lake controversy, governance concerns, and eligibility rules on behalf of some of our most well known players. Rob Nichol joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David shares the story of his latest love affair, after falling for Seabreeze III, a 48-year-old classic 105-foot motoryacht, that he is acquiring for the rapidly growing, Ocean Sailing Expeditions fleet. After stumbling across Seabreeze III, 2-months ago and reading all about the painstaking restoration undertaken from 2019-2021 at a cost of more than $3.3m, by the current "motivated vendors", it was just too hard to go past. David openly shares the story of the roller coaster ride with Ocean Sailing Expeditions over the past 5 years and why this addition to the business makes total sense, even though its powered by motor and not sail. David dives into the business history, challenges, set backs and growth story. If you own a boat or a business, you'll relate to many of these challenges. This episode includes an exclusive new, one-time Membership and Shareholder offer, to help fund the acquisition of the vessel. You can benefit significantly by accessing sailing adventures at 30-100% discount in return for a one-off investment. Seabreeze III will operate around New Zealand, offering cruises and expeditions to the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf, Marlborough Sounds, Nelson/Tasman Region, Fiordland and Stewart Island, in the warmer months of the year and head to Fiji for 4 months each winter. With 4 different deck levels, Seabreeze III is the perfect on the water, viewing platform for special events such as Sail GP, the Americas Cup and Round-the-World race leg starts and finishes in Auckland. Seabreeze III will join the Ocean Sailing Expedition's, events calendar from late November 2024 and also offer private charter booking opportunities. Sea Breeze III can carry 12 overnight on 99 onboard for day excursions. Find out more about Membership opportunities / watch the video presentation at: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/membership  Check out our sailing adventures at: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/sailing-calendar

This week Matty is joined by returning guest Tobie Hynes. Tobie recently went to Stewart Island, New Zealand, to hunt Whitetail Deer in one of the only places in the southern hemisphere where they can be hunted. Stewart Island is an incredibly popular hunting destination and is booked out 365 days of the year. Based on Tobie's stories, you'll start to understand why. Podcast topics: The Whitetail deer herdOpportunities through the Hunters ClubLogistics of the tripDeclare EVERYTHING, and don't buy a new pack of bulletsDon't get lost — Here's howGullies become a trip hazard at nightYour best chance at hunting these deer is… The sea lifePolicing and fisheries on the islandBringing hope your capes And much more…  Find Tobie: @hunt_mountains @thebighorndeercaller https://www.youtube.com/@thynes2995 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee: Enhance your hunting morning with a rich cup from Dog and Gun Coffee. Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads: For precision and reliability in your hunting gear, choose Kayuga Broadheads. Use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

This week Matty is joined by returning guest Tobie Hynes. Tobie recently went to Stewart Island, New Zealand, to hunt Whitetail Deer in one of the only places in the southern hemisphere where they can be hunted. Stewart Island is an incredibly popular hunting destination and is booked out 365 days of the year. Based on Tobie's stories, you'll start to understand why. Podcast topics: The Whitetail deer herdOpportunities through the Hunters ClubLogistics of the tripDeclare EVERYTHING, and don't buy a new pack of bulletsDon't get lost — Here's howGullies become a trip hazard at nightYour best chance at hunting these deer is… The sea lifePolicing and fisheries on the islandBringing hope your capes And much more…  Find Tobie: @hunt_mountains @thebighorndeercaller https://www.youtube.com/@thynes2995 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee: Enhance your hunting morning with a rich cup from Dog and Gun Coffee. Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads: For precision and reliability in your hunting gear, choose Kayuga Broadheads. Use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

The Fluffy crew are back from Japan...but are now on Stewart Island – so here's the final ‘a little something we prepared earlier' episode. The playlist is made up of tracks selected by ‘Ludlow The Youngest” (their son Hugo).

In this episode I am joined by Daniel Mitchell of High Country Hunting Gear @dano_huntz @highcountryhuntinggear Dan had a successful trip to Stewart Island, off the south coast of New Zealand, chasing whitetail. Stewart Island is a logistically challenging place to get to. We breakdown how the trip came about, how they got there, how they went about getting gear like tinnies, what the hut was like and of course, the hunt. This is a must listen if hunting Stewart Island has been of interest

Tonight, round the campfire, Rohan Kelly gives us the low down on his recent SUCCESSFUL hunting adventure to Stewart Island in pursuit of the elusive South Pacific White Tail. From inspiration, to making it happen, Rohan walks us through what you need to do to make the long trip to Stewart Island, and back a success

Eine Reise nach Neuseeland. Die Podcast-Episode ohne Worte. Nur Sounds. Bellbirds in den Catlins. Tuis in Queenstown, Fantails in Milford, Möwen auf Stewart Island. Heute: das Element Luft10. Mai: Feuer24. Mai: Wasser20 min zum entspannen, meditieren und einschlafen.Am besten mit Kopfhörern hören.

Rakiura (33) ist ein Neuseeländer mit deutschen Eltern. Er ist auf Neuseelands drittgrößter Insel aufgewachsen. Stewart Island. (Rakiura). Die Insel besteht zu 85 Prozent aus Naturschutzgebiet. 450 Menschen leben hier und es gibt nur 20 Kilometer Straße auf der Insel. Funfact: Trotzdem gibt es mehr als 500 Autos. Die Schule geht nur bis zum 13. Lebensjahr, danach musste er nach Christchurch auf Internat gehen. Wir sprechen darüber - wie lebt es sich auf so einer isolierten Insel - wie ist es in der Schule - wie ist es, mit 13 Jahren aufs Internat zu gehen - wie verdient man sein Geld - wie sieht Mobbing in der Schule und im Internat aus - wie deutsch können Eltern sein - wie lebt es sich ohne Arzt auf einer Insel Kontakt zu Rakiura: Rakiura auf Instagram Paula auf Instagram Übernachten auf Rakiuras Hausboot Kontakt zu uns- hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

The Stewart Island resident's rates bill is just the tip of the iceberg. If local councils need more revenue, where else can they get it?

Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island. Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen.In dieser Episode berichtet RAKIURA von seinen Lieblingsorten auf Stewart Island/Rakiura.Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDINKontakt mit unserem Interviewgast:Kontakt: Rakiura Mobile+64 (0)27 289 8292‬Email: rakiuraadventure@xtra.co.nzWebsitehttps://rakiura.nzhttps://www.stewartisland.co.nz/organisations/water-taxi/ulva-island-ferry/https://www.instagram.com/ulva_island_ferry_/

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat.Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen.In dieser Episode berichtet Simone von ihren TOP 5 in TimaruKontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat.Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen. In dieser Episode berichtet Judy von ihren Lieblingsorten in Tauranga.Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat.Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen.In dieser Episode berichtet Michael von seinen TOP 5 in Wellington & Umgebung.Links zur Episode:Museum: Te Papa TongarewaWeta Workshop Escarpment Track Kapiti Island Nature Reserve Nga Manu Nature Reserve Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat. Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt. Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reisefuehrer stehen. In dieser Episode berichtet Andrea von ihren TOP 5 in Auckland. Aussicht, Strand, Wanderung und Park.Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren Newsletter- Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat.Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen. In dieser Episode berichtet Mareike von ihren TOP 5 in Auckland und Umgebung. Ihr erfahrt, wie man nur 30 min von Auckland entfernt auf einer einsamen Insel übernachten kann. In einem typischen Ferienhaeuschen aus den 30er Jahren. (sehr selten in Neuseeland in einem Haus zu schlafen, das fast 100 Jahre alt ist)Infos zu unserem Interviewgast: MareikeHiking Webseite: (auf englisch)Instagram Podcast Wanderwach & Kaffee (Spotify) Mareikes Buch: Pacific Crest Trail Buch: Bergmädchen. Starke Geschichten (eine Geschichte kommt von Mareike) Kontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren NewsletterJeden Freitag ein Update aus Neuseeland, Insiderwissen und persönliches. - Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem Spezial-Monat.Wir haben Einheimische nach ihren Lieblingsorten gefragt.Eine Reise von Auckland bis nach Stewart Island.Eine geballte Ladung Reisetipps, die so in keinem Reiseführer stehen.In dieser Episode berichtet Hanna von ihren TOP 5 in Hamilton & Umgebung.Infos zu unserem Interviewgast: Hanna Podcast: HANNA_WORLDWIDE & FRIENDS (Spotify) Folge Hanna auf InstagramKontakt mit uns: - hol dir unseren NewsletterJeden Freitag ein Update aus Neuseeland, Insiderwissen und persönliches. - Folge uns auf Instagram - oder facebook - mit Chris durch Dunedin: ALL IN DUNEDIN

Professor Hamish Spencer says mohua, are not only one of our most accomplished vocalists, but visually striking species. Hamish speaks to Jesse.

The winners of a competition held by Mamaku Point Conservation Trust will see one lucky group visit Stewart Island/Rakiura to experience the regenerated forests and see the animals living in the reserve. Trust funding manager Roy Thompson joins Nights.

Summer's just around the corner but the weather has other plans on Thursday as warnings for heavy rain, snow and severe gale northwesterlies are in place across New Zealand. MetService has issued wind warnings Thursday morning. Hawke's Bay is forecast to have strong west-to-northwest winds reaching severe gale force in exposed places and lasting until Friday morning. The Tararua District, Marlborough and Canterbury regions will be hit by gale northwesterly winds from 9'o'clock Thursday morning until 6'o'clock Friday evening. At the same time a heavy snow watch is in place for Otago, Clutha, Southland, Stewart Island and Fiordland Thursday night until mid morning Friday. Further severe winds are forecast to hit these areas from 8'o'clock Thursday until lunch time Friday. Snow is expected to fall to sea level and the amount of snowfall may approach warning criteria in areas 300metres above. MetService head of weather communications Lisa Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tim has been hiking through Stewart Island with two of his oldest and best friends in preparation for this very screening. Guy has visited Melbourne, enjoyed himself for a few days, and downloaded Fast Five onto his phone—all to ensure he is in an optimal mental state to enjoy the film. The boys take roughly twenty-five minutes to even begin talking about Fast Five. The movie—and this remains a quality movie—is not where their heads are at. Tim admires a tree exploding in the film, Guy enjoys some cinematography. At the end of quite a pleasant and meandering conversation, the boys give an honest assessment of both the film and their performance in this episode.Support us on Substack at twioat.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, Caitlin's in Ibiza being fabulous and Gracie is having a beautiful family holiday, but I still had some minutes! So I said them haha. Enjoy! Brodie xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantastic Tegan Yorwarth joins Brodie for the week and it's a real rollercoaster of yarns. Think Taylor Swift, Kim V Kourtney, having babies or not, politics and voting, Meg the Great White Shark from Stewart Island, buying houses, taking supplements because health, boy math and the "pandemic skip". Told you it goes everywhere! xxxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart Island tourism operators are reeling from a stoush over access to nearby Ulva Island bird sanctuary. Nearly 40,000 visitors went to Rakiura / Stewart Island last season, with most travelling to Ulva Island - a jewel in the Department of Conservation's crown. However, ahead of this year's season, tourist operators have been told the only wharf in Post Office Cove has reached the end of its life and is no longer safe to use. But DoC and the district council are at an impasse over its replacement - and who should pay for what. Tourism operators are frustrated and worried. Kathryn speaks with Aihe Wildlife Cruises and Water Taxi owner Furhana Ahmad, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott and DOC Operations Director southern South Island Aaron Fleming.

An unlikely pair are creating a buzz on Stewart Island.  Baywatch star David Hasselhoff is spending a few days filming a TV show on Rakiura with New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby.  The duo participated in a special South Sea Hotel quiz night and filmed a segment with the island's only police officer.  Constable Stuart Newton told Mike Hosking that Hasselhoff was very down to earth, taking him up on his offer for a ride home.  Filming is expected to continue around the country.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1927, 82-year-old André Jose was bludgeoned to death in a Stewart Island boarding house. His death is the only known homicide on the island. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written by Hamish McNeilly Read by Dominic Harris Produced by Philippa Tolley Audio editing: John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A street artist with the moniker Clap has become a nuisance for some Invercargill business owners over the past year.. Graffiti has been showing up on buildings, and fences. In conservation news, four kakapo have been moved from Codfish Island, near Stewart Island, to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari which is a mainland ecological island in Waikato. This is in an attempt to restore the population of the flightless bird species. And Groundswell NZ is calling for its supporters to boycott Countdown supermarkets for a fortnight, saying the company blames farmers for its emissions. Che Baker is the editor of the Southland Times.

The Mosgiel Taieri's Community Board chair is horrified by a suspected arson on the property of a family of former refugees from Syria. The family say they are the victims of hate crimes, and have experienced a spate of attacks, police are investigating. Tim also talks to Kathryn about power price hikes in Rakiura stemming from Stewart Island's power grid being entirely dependent on diesel generation. Tim Brown is a based in Dunedin covering Otago and Southland for RNZ.

You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today. Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since April. But now they're confident the bugs have been squashed. The Tongariro Northern Circuit will take bookings from today, with more great walks opening up over the next couple of weeks. Furhana Ahmad is a tourism operator with Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience on Stewart Island. Ahmad spoke to Corin Dann.

A cold wintry blast has covered parts of Southland with snow and left some roads closed. Heavy snow warnings were issued by MetService for Central Otago, the Southern Lakes, Dunedin, Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island, and Fiordland about and south of Doubtful Sound, lasting into Monday in some places. There are also strong wind watches for Hawke's Bay and Tararua, Marlborough, Nelson, the Canterbury high country, Dunedin, Clutha, Southland, and Stewart Island. MetService Meteorologist Lisa Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set to get worse. Our Otago-Southland reporter, Timothy Brown, has more. ( [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330347169112

Since their first clean-up project more than 20 years ago, the South Coast Charitable Trust have have rid our shores of over 72 tonnes of rubbish.

A  rare type of albatross is recovering at the Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre after it tried to eat a balloon at sea.The grey-headed mollymawk was found by someone walking along Waipu beach.The bird as native to New Zealand, but it only nests at Campbell Island and Macquarie Island- south-west of Stewart Island.

Harrison Talarico is a Field Ranger with the New Zealand Department of Conservation, working as a member of the Southern New Zealand Dotterel/Tūturiwhatu Recovery Team on Rakiura.For long-term listeners however, Harrison will be a familiar name, as he first joined us in season 2 episode 43 – at that time as an honours student with Adrift Lab, where he studied acoustic indices and their usefulness in tracking the migratory arrival of short-tailed shearwaters.From one bird species to another, Harrison is now focused on helping save the critically endangered Southern New Zealand Dotterel. Being found only on Stewart Island and with less than 145 birds left in the wild, this is a crucial race against the clock.In this episode we discuss:• Harrison's background and update on his honours project• The complexities and usefulness of acoustic monitoring in ecology• Important advice for students considering a research pathway• Harrison's work and internship with the not-for-profit Arid Recovery• Current work with the Department of Conservation• The critically endangered Southern New Zealand Dotterel• Dotterels and issues with pests, pets, genetic diversity and human interactions• Plans moving forward to help save this important bird species and other wildlifeTo view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

A tiny airline which flies between Invercargill and Stewart Island/Rakiura has been named the most loved in the country. CEO and Chief Pilot Leon Bax talks to Jesse from Stewart Island.

A decision to leave New York behind to settle on Stewart Island, has helped to provide the inspiration for Jessica Howland Kany's first book, A Runner's Guide to Rakiura draws on her love of fitness and the outdoors. She talks to Susie about what inspired her to write the book and what took her to the deep south.

One of New Zealand's leading landscape photographers Rob Brown has been travelling to Rakiura for many years now. His popular book Rakiura: The Wild Landscapes of Stewart Island was first published in 2006, and has now been revised with new photographs, and updated information.

Snow update from Rakiura/ Stewart Island.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. https://www.stagroar.co.nz/ In these Mini-Podcasts we explore The Whitetail Deer from D.Bruce Banwell's "The Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail Deer" New Zealand Big Game Records Series With Permission of The Halcyon Press. If you or a loved one have some aches and pains setting in, or an injury that needs support to heal, consider topping up your body with Canes Deer Velvet. It's packed full of amazing nutrients that the body uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code stagroar252 at checkout for a 20% discount.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. https://www.stagroar.co.nz/ In these Mini-Podcasts we explore The Whitetail Deer from D.Bruce Banwell's "The Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail Deer" New Zealand Big Game Records Series With Permission of The Halcyon Press. If you or a loved one have some aches and pains setting in, or an injury that needs support to heal, consider topping up your body with Canes Deer Velvet. It's packed full of amazing nutrients that the body uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code stagroar252 at checkout for a 20% discount.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. https://www.stagroar.co.nz/ In these Mini-Podcasts we explore The Whitetail Deer from D.Bruce Banwell's "The Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail Deer" New Zealand Big Game Records Series With Permission of The Halcyon Press. If you or a loved one have some aches and pains setting in, or an injury that needs support to heal, consider topping up your body with Canes Deer Velvet. It's packed full of amazing nutrients that the body uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code stagroar252 at checkout for a 20% discount.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. https://www.stagroar.co.nz/ In these Mini-Podcasts we explore The Whitetail Deer from D.Bruce Banwell's "The Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail Deer" New Zealand Big Game Records Series With Permission of The Halcyon Press. If you or a loved one have some aches and pains setting in, or an injury that needs support to heal, consider topping up your body with Canes Deer Velvet. It's packed full of amazing nutrients that the body uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code stagroar252 at checkout for a 20% discount. Special offer: If you'd like to win a 3 pack of velvet for your Dad this Fathers Day, message me https://www.instagram.com/ryanoconnornz/ how it supports the body, OR ask us a question about the use of velvet, and we will choose 2 random winners on Fathers Day

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. https://www.stagroar.co.nz/ In these Mini-Podcasts we explore The Whitetail Deer from D.Bruce Banwell's "The Rusa, Sambar and Whitetail Deer" New Zealand Big Game Records Series With Permission of The Halcyon Press. If you or a loved one have some aches and pains setting in, or an injury that needs support to heal, consider topping up your body with Canes Deer Velvet. It's packed full of amazing nutrients that the body uses in maintaining the immune system, bones, joints, circulation and general well-being. Find out more at www.canesdeervelvet.com and use code stagroar252 at checkout for a 20% discount. Special offer: If you'd like to win a 3 pack of velvet for your Dad this Fathers Day, message me https://www.instagram.com/ryanoconnornz/ how it supports the body, OR ask us a question about the use of velvet, and we will choose 2 random winners on Fathers Day

What do you think is the rarest bird in New Zealand?  Perhaps, you immediately think of the Kakapo? But the title probably belongs to a seabird, or a little-known shorebird, the Southern Dotterel (or the Southern Red-breasted Plover) (Chadrius obscurus), which has been described as a distinct species and listed as such on the IUCN Red LIst. It is listed as Critically Endangered and the population trend is indicated as Decreasing. Last assessed in 2017, the IUCN estimates that the population is between 60 and 80 individuals, which is limited to one population, which occurs (fortunately) within the boundaries of the Rakiura National Park, on Rakiura (or Stewart Island), off the southern tip of the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Alasdair Burns spoke with Grant, from Stewart Island (Rakiura) about the Southern Dotterel, and recounted his work previously with the species, and explained why the specialisation of the species, and it's limited range makes it extremely vulnearable, especially to feral predators, such as cats, rats, mice and possums. See the grim IUCN Red List assessment for yourself here. Check out Predator Free Rakiura on the web here; https://www.predatorfreerakiura.org.nz/contact-us/ And they are also on Facebook; https://m.facebook.com/100852492507299/ There is a lot of Southern Dotterel info from the New Zealand Department Of Conservation website; https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/nz-dotterel-tuturiwhatu/ Vote for Southern Dotterel for New Zealand Bird of the Year on Instagram (Voting begins in October - so set yourself a reminder!); https://instagram.com/southern_dotterel_boty See the full show notes at thebirdemergency.com/dotterel Follow The Bird Emergency on Twitter @birdemergency or Instagram @thebirdemergency  You can support the show by making a contribution by buying Grant a coffee here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/birdemergency If you enjoy the show, how about share with your friends or colleagues?  https://followthepodcast.com/birdemergency Or you can review us at https://lovethepodcast.com/birdemergency

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