Elton Smith
Locals asked to help save Dunedin's kākā population
There's a big push on to save Dunedin's kākā population and locals are being called on to help.
RNZ podcast Our Changing World producer Claire Concannon visited the Orokonui Eco-sanctury. Audio
Young takahe pair take over the reigns at Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Two young takahe have been released into Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. The birds - Waimaire and Bennett - were relocated from Burwood Takahe Breeding Centre near Te Anau yesterday and will be… Audio
Tiwai fire: Department of Conservation fears for land
The blaze on the Tiwai Peninsula, which came within metres of threatening the Smelter's power lines, has been contained but significant conservation land remains at risk. Elton Smith, the principal… Audio
Tiwai fire: More firefighters to help after overnight battle
More ground crews and aircraft are headed to Tiwai Point to battle a scrub fire covering up to 130 hectares that has been threatening the electricity lines that power the smelter. Firefighters have… Audio
Miracle chick for infertile Takahē couple
The "miracle" Takahē egg of proud parents Quammen and Paku has hatched. Video, Audio
'Fertile' endangered birds hatch a chick
Conservationists are shocked after a Takahe couple, believed to be infertile, hatched a chick together against all odds. Video, Audio
Dancing baby kiwi video goes viral
The night-time habits of a dancing baby kiwi caught on camera at Dunedin's Orokonui Ecosanctuary is going viral. Video, Audio
Snow saturates Dunedin, forces schools to close
Temperatures have plunged in the lower South Island, forcing schools and businesses to close in Dunedin, but the worst may be yet to come. Video, Audio
Orokonui Ecosanctuary - Elton Smith
Yesterday Jesse had the pleasure of releasing one of 10 Kiwi into the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Tip, Daredevil, Carter, Sheeran and Falkor were among kiwi chicks introduced, after the 'kiwi creche' and… Audio
Stoat breaches ecosanctuary, Kiwi at risk
Juvenile kiwi are under threat after a stoat breached the Orokonui Ecosanctuary's 2-million dollar perimeter fence last week. Audio
Orokonui - Dunedin's Ecosanctuary
The vision of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is to recreate Otago coastal forest to the way it was before humans arrived in New Zealand Audio
Tuatara in a Cold Climate
Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin is now home to the southern-most tuatara population in New Zealand Audio
Mr and Mrs Roto
A pair of kaka called Mr and Mrs Roto have been allowed to return to the wild after many years. Mrs Roto has been captive for 27 years with the Orokunui Eco Sanctuary. Audio