Conservation

The Punakaiki Coastal Restoration project focuses on habitat restoration of coastal land adjacent to Paparoa National Park. It's a partnership between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the… Audio

Robert and Robyn Guyton have planted a 'Food Forest' around their house in Riverton, Southland so no lawns need to be mowed and in season, the forest is dripping with organic fruit and nuts. The… Audio

The Hakatere Station in the foothills of the Alps in Mid-Canterbury is now part of the Hakatere Conservation Park and managed by the Department of Conservation. It was once considered to be good sheep… Audio

Sixty tuatara, have become the new inhabitants of a small island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. Motuihe Island was cleared of all rats and pests in preparation for the arrival. Audio

Kakepuku is a steep, distinctive mountain to the south west of Te Awamutu in Waikato. Seventeen years ago local farmers started pest control work on its 200 hectares. Now the bush has regenerated, and… Audio

To mark Conservation Week, Veronika Meduna visits the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a favourite feeding spot for birds. Audio

World Environment Day and biodiversity. Audio

The Chatham Islands boast many private conservation covenants - and one even has a predator proof fence Audio

Gary Taylor of the Environmental Defence Society and Chris Baker, acting CEO of mining lobby group Straterra, discuss the Governments proposal to open up 7000 hectares of conservation land for mineral… Audio

Ian Telfer examines whether mining can really be done in an environmentally friendly manner on conservation land. Audio

Conservationists are warning the overhaul of the Resource Management Act will see the destruction overnight of native trees and large areas of bush. Audio

Kakapo scientists explain of role rimu fruit in synchronising kakapo breeding and providing food for chicks. Audio

Department of Conservation ecologist Colin Miskelly checks the success of efforts to reintroduce seabirds to Mana Island. Audio

Ecologist Colin Miskelly and marine biologist David Schiel discuss a newly revised landmark book about the Chatham Islands. Audio

Tiritiri Matangi Island is an open sanctuary, which has been revegetated and is now home to rare species of wildlife. Audio

Insight reports on efforts to keep up Kiwi numbers, including the Department of Conservation's special super breeding male. Audio