Mātauranga Māori
Summer science: Hybrid wildlife and mātauranga Māori
Should we intervene to prevent hybridisation between an endangered species and its common relative? In this week's summer science episode, two students from the Department of Science Communication at… Audio
Blinded by the light
Here in Aotearoa, it's the winter solstice: the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. We're marking the occasion with an episode celebrating the starry night sky. Podcaster Max Balloch looks… Audio
Our Changing World – Blinded by the light
For thousands of years, humans have looked to the constellations to tell stories. But now, light pollution is smudging out the stars for many people. How can we restore this ancient connection to… Audio
Tohunga: rekindling the knowledge that was nearly wiped out
Some of the country's top experts in mātauranga Māori, known as tohunga, have gathered in Whakatāne for a symposium on the present and future of its role.
The resilience of crayfish in Tauranga Harbour
PhD student Kiamaia Ellis describes crayfish as a vulnerable taonga species. Local iwi in Tauranga believe the crayfish population is decreasing because of urban, industrial and harvesting pressures… Audio
Getting ready for our warmer future
Stories about looking our warming world in the eye, and preparing for what is coming next. Collecting data about extreme temperatures in estuaries to help manage shellfish populations. Plus what might… Audio
Te Arawa Lakes Trust utilising Mātauranga Māori to combat invasive weeds
Mātauranga Māori is being woven together with scientific concepts to combat invasive pest weeds displacing 15 native species in the Rotorua lakes.