Plants
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
Battling weeds with biocontrol
In Aotearoa we talk a lot about mammalian predators attacking our native wildlife, but other insidious pests are quietly taking over – weedy plants. Tackling these weeds using chemical and mechanical… Audio
Our Changing World – The anti-weed agents
Claire Concannon learns about the recruitment of, and research into, biocontrol agents to help in the battle against weeds. Audio
Science: Deciphering smell, stresses plants, toxic birds
Science commentator Dr Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a breakthrough in our understanding of olfaction, how stressed plants "cry" and the discovery of birds with neurotoxin-laden feathers… Audio
The Detail's Long Read: Jungle Warfare
Jungle Warfare by Ellen Rykers: Auckland is the weediest city in the world - but its citizens are fighting back. Audio
What are some practical flood solutions for towns and cities?
Urban issues commentator Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about what recent weather events might mean for city planning into the future. Which parts of the infrastructure network held up well and… Audio
On the road with DOC veteran Herb Christophers
We're in the car with Herb Christophers who has just retired from the Department of Conservation after a 30-year career. Herb is a walking encyclopaedia on everything you need to know about our native… Audio
Houseplants and Design book released
Blogger and author Liz Carlson's got a new book out all about houseplants and design. She talks to Jesse about keeping plants alive and how to be clever where you place them in the house. Audio, Gallery
The prickly prize of ongaonga
It's spectacularly spiky and delivers a painful or even deadly sting. Why are a team of conservationists growing and planting up Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin with more and more native tree… Audio
Making plants grow faster with light treatments
If we continue at our current rate, we won't have enough of many crops to feed the planet. We need to increase the yield ASAP. But genetic modification and chemical sprays can be slow, expensive, and… Audio
Pick your poison
Could there be poison growing in your backyard right now? Toxicologist Dr Leo Schep is no stranger to poisonous plants after spending nearly two decades at the National Poison Centre. Audio
How to combat plant blindness
Dr Jason Low is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, talks to Wallace about what plant blindness is and why we need to know about it. Audio
Seven-year-old spreads the word about toetoe imposter
Thanks to the curious mind of seven-year-old Eden Fearnside, Kiwis are learning about an invasive pest commonly mistaken for toetoe. Eden and her mother Julia recently wrote the article Pesky Pampas!… Audio
Naturally rare and threatened
Claire Concannon meets with some of the people working to protect New Zealand's naturally rare ecosytems and the endangered plants found within them. Audio
Our Changing World - Protecting rare limestone plants
Claire Concannon meets some of the people working to protect the biodiversity in a reserve on limestone soil in the Waitaki valley - one of Aotearoa’s naturally rare ecosytems. Audio
Evans and Clarkson: Science through comics
Kate Evans and Giselle Clarkson are on a mission to tell stories about science through words and pictures. They've embarked on a new series for New Zealand Geographic where they tackle the questions… Audio
An eye for detail -Yumiko Baba
In this Voices podcast, botanist and associate curator at the Auckland Museum, Yumiko Baba, shares her long-standing love for a particular native tree. Produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.
…Call to action on pest moth plant
Environmental groups are urging New Zealanders to tackle the invasive moth plant now. Areas. Annette Mitchell is a member of the Upper Waitemata Ecology Network and the Environmental Weed Coalition… Audio
Restoring names for indigenous flora
What's in a name? Two Auckland academics have just released a report arguing for a change to naming conventions for native plants. Audio
Favourite plants
Claire Concannon hears how the the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network's favourite plant competition is shaping up, while Katy Gosset learns about research to improve the quality and growth… Audio