7 Sep 2024

SIS agent turned freshwater champion Mike Joy

From Saturday Morning, 8:10 am on 7 September 2024
Mike Joy.

Photo: Nick George Creative

Freshwater ecologist Mike Joy is a controversial figure who says things some people don't want to hear.

He came to academia late, after time spent as a mechanic, milkman, truck driver, agent with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, and farm hand.

Mike's now written a book about his life, and the research that has turned him into an environmental activist. 

He joins Susie to talk about The Fight for Fresh Water.

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