Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning beaches are where dogs and endangered wildlife meet. Interactions are harmful to both dogs and wildlife…so how to safely share the beach with our wildlife? Hear about Lead the Way, a programme reaching out to the public about sharing the coast with wildlife. Ft. Richard Seed, Ranger, DOC. Thanks to the Department of Conservation, Dunedin. Follow the Show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tuneintonature Instagram :...

Sea Stars, Sea Lettuce and Beaked Barnacles… What are those little critters found in cracks and crevices of coastal rocks and on the beach? And how is a citizen science project involving children and the public contributing to marine science? In this episode we explore the seashore and hear the story of fascinating little sea creatures and the Marine Meter Squared project. Ft. Sally Carson,  Tamlyn Somerford, Zoe Psarouthakis and the participants of the Coastal Care Workshop Thanks to NZ...

Take a forest walk, listen to the iconic song of the Robin and meet the team working to find out how the birds are doing and the threats they face in their new home -a little patch of forest. South Island Robins / Kakaruwai are one of the most curious birds of Aotearoa NZ. They were once widespread, but today, their numbers are at risk and declining. In one of the forests outside Orokonui, the birds have been nesting for a few years and a team from Birds NZ led by Georgina Pickerell, is...

It's Summer in Aotearoa New Zealand.  The days are long and warm - perfect to spend time out in nature. Be it a picnic or a stroll, a visit to the beach is a Kiwi summer favourite. So to celebrate summer, here's an episode with the relaxing sounds of the beach, waves and snippets about wildlife.  Follow the Show Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tuneintonature Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tuneintonatureshow/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/tunenatureshow Producer/ Host:...

Happy New Year and Welcome to a Special Episode with just sounds from the wilderness. Grab your headphones and unwind with some dawn chorus birdsong recorded in a native forest. Orokonui Ecosanctuary in the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, is home to some of the world's most fascinating and rare forest birds, reptiles and plants. The forest of Orokonui is fenced off to keep mammalian predators away and is a safe haven for native birds and wildlife. So the birdsong is relatively louder...

Which insect has a superpower to survive freezing mountain temps for days? Did you know that the city of Ōtepoti Dunedin has about 30 types of wildlife found nowhere else? And what’s it like when you get very close to a Whale and it decides to (splash) breathe out…. Join along on a nature walk with Neville Peat an award winning writer and storyteller and hear stories from decades of exploring the wilderness. Neville Peat is an award-winning author and photographer of over 30 books,...

This elusive bird weighs only 6 grams (a House Sparrow weighs 40 grams), sings in high pitched notes and flies so quickly that it's so hard to see. Meet the smallest bird of Aotearoa New Zealand - the Rifleman or Titipounamu (in the Māori language) Join on a walk through a dense coastal forest on the Otago Peninsula, as we try to see the elusive Rifleman and hear the story of how these birds are using cosy nest boxes to survive. Ft. Marcia Dale, Shanta McPherson Thanks to the volunteers...

A little sapling, a shovel, and a lot of enthusiasm-  young school students are on a mission to bring back the native forest in a New Zealand city. They are busy planting native trees in a patch of urban forest. Join along on their planting day. Meet the Town Belt Kaitiaki, the young guardians of the forest in Dunedin. Ft. Students- Cameron Hart, Lewis Marr,  Anya McKinney, Hetty Finney Waters, Finn Hibbert, Nicola Post, Murphy Scott Thanks to Georgina Golling, students & volunteers of...

Listen to the Sounds of a Stream, Breathe in the fragrance of lush greenery, and immerse yourself in a forest...all in the middle of a city.  Welcome to Urban Nature.  Aotearoa New Zealand is in a full lockdown due to the COVID19 Delta variant. Travel is restricted, but people are allowed to go out within their neighbourhoods for walks and to exercise….making Urban Green Spaces more important than ever. Lockdowns have become a part of our lives...in this episode we explore how Urban Nature...

Take a trip to the small town of Aramoana in New Zealand - land of tranquil sandy beaches, and home to wildlife like rare Penguins & Sea Lions  and listen to why once the people had to declare the town as a micro-nation.. to Save Aramoana. Learn more about the wildlife & wild places featured in this episode - Leopard Seal, New Zealand Sea Lion, Yellow-eyed Penguin, Saltmarsh, Aramoana Ecological Area If you’d like to join and in and help with planting trees for Sea Lions and...

Go on a virtual walk through a cloud forest and listen to the journey of Tahu Mackenzie, Nature Educator at Orokonui EcoSanctuary. All in a backdrop of unique New Zealand birdsong with lots of calls from the Kaka parrots. Tahu Mackenzie is the Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom education officer at the Dunedin's Orokonui Ecosanctuary. She's been the educator there for 12 years working with inspiring superstars including Dr Jane Goodall. Tahu works with 10,000 students every year from...