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Our Changing World
with Dacia Herbulock & Veronika Meduna
Thursdays 9 - 10pm
Audio from Thursday, 02 August
- 21:15 Starlight Reserve
- We visit Mt John Observatory to learn about a proposal to establish the first World Heritage Park in the Night Sky. (duration: 12′35″)
- 21:30 Pauatahanui Reserve
- The largest estuarine wetland remaining in the lower North Island has significant conservation and recreation value. (duration: 12′58″)
- 21:30 Landfill (part 2)
- As landfills near capacity, will it be possible for New Zealand to switch to a zero-waste policy? (duration: 11′01″)
- 21:45 Robot Surgery
- A computer-controlledl device is now being used to perform highly delicate surgeries. (duration: 12′23″)
On This Programme
Science
We visit Mt John Observatory in the MacKenzie District to hear about a proposal to establish the world's first protected starlight reserve here in New Zealand. It will protect the area’s dark nighttime skies from light pollution, and preserve viewing opportunities for stargazers and professional astronomers alike. This segment was produced by Dacia Herbulock, with special thanks to Steve Wilde for his audio recordings.
Environment
Veronika Meduna spends some time stomping around in the mud at Pauatahanui Inlet, the largest estuarine wetland left in the lower North Island. She meets with volunteers who work to protect this unique ecosystem.
Justin Gregory brings us part two of his tour of the Wellington city landfill. He sits down to talk about the future of rubbish, including the potential for a true zero-waste policy.
Health
Auckland’s Mercy Ascot Hospital is looking at introducing a robot to do some of its most complicated surgeries within the next three months. It’s called the da Vinci system and it’s the first of its kind in New Zealand. Louise Wallace checks it out with one of only two local doctors trained in its use – urological surgeon, Chris Hawke.
Upcoming Events
Conservation Week activities 6-12 August, various locations
Tim Flannery's public talk 7 August in Dunedin
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Produced and presented by Ruth Beran & Alison Ballance
email: ourchangingworld@radionz.co.nz
About Our Changing World
Our Changing World broadcasts every Thursday evening after the 9pm news, featuring the latest in science, environment and health.
A mix of in depth interviews, packages and sound rich features, Our Changing World covers topics across all scientific disciplines, natural history and environmental issues, and developments in health as well as exploring the human side of science and the personalities behind it.
Segments are played during Afternoons with Jim Mora at 3.45pm on Mondays to Thursdays.
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