Jacqui Knight
Where have all the monarch butterflies gone?
Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust joins Jim to discuss what might be causing the declining numbers of monarch butterflies and what could be done about it. Audio
Monarch butterflies not getting the royal treatment in NZ
A new survey shows monarch butterfly populations are dwindling, and advocates are reintroducing a tagging system (yes, you can tag a butterfly) to keep track of numbers. Audio
'Quiet' man killed at Auckland park, investigation underway
A friend of the man who was killed at an Auckland Park says he was a quiet man who kept to himself. A homicide investigation is underway into the death at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club on Saturday… Audio
The mission to save the red admiral butterfly
Aotearoa's red admiral butterfly used to be common, but now they're struggling, especially up north. They live on one of our most poisonous plants, which is often eradicated in urban areas. The Moths… Audio
Call to action to save NZ butterflies
It's spring - and that means we are approaching peak butterfly season! But a British survey showing a decline in moth and butterfly numbers in the United Kingdom is causing concern for the creatures'… Audio
The hunt for the Forest Ringlet Butterfly
To butterfly news now! The call has gone out nationwide for people to report sightings of the native Forest Ringlet Butterfly. The butterfly is expected to be in decline and in recent years it has… Audio
People are "loving" monarch butterflies to death
The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust is warning people to stop treating monarch butterflies as pets if they come across unwell or struggling ones. Jacqui Knight is the Trust's secretary and explains… Audio
Where are all the monarch butterflies?
The number of monarch butterflies seems to be eroding year after year. Jacqui Knight from the Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust joins us with her theory as to why, and tips on how you can help them… Audio
Spreading the joy of monarch butterflies
In many parts of the country, a monarch caterpillar pops up as rarely as a blue moon - but in some spots, people are inundated with these cute crawlers. Audio
Keeping butterfly-friendly plants free from pesticides
Swan plants are perfect for attracting monarch butterflies, but what if the one you buy has been sprayed with pesticides? That's a real concern, so a "approved by butterflies" tick for garden centres… Audio
Flight of the monarchs – butterflies flock in Timaru
It's an invasion of the colourful kind! Thousands of monarch butterflies have been gathering in trees in Timaru. Audio
The hungry monarch caterpillars
Monarch butterfly caterpillars are struggling to find a feed. Around the country gardening centres and plant shops have sold out of swan plants as people rush to replace the plants which are being… Audio, Gallery
Citizen Science: Monarch Butterfly Trust
Monarch Butterflies are such a delight and many people have swan plants in their gardens to help the species along. Jacqui Knight is part of the Monarch Butterfly Trust and has been keeping an eye on… Audio
Disappearing Monarch Butterflies
An increase in wasp numbers is making life difficult for Monarch butterflies but a tiny mite could help cull wasps. Audio
Disappearing Monarch Butterflies
An increase in wasp numbers is making life difficult for Monarch butterflies but a tiny mite could help cull wasps.
AudioButterfly tagging
You don't have to be a master entomologist to take part in an important study about monarch butterflies. Citizen scientists are needed to help tag monarch butterflies in New Zealand. Audio
Monitoring monarch butterflies
Jacqui Knight is the secretary of the Monarch Butterfly New Zealand trust. Audio
