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People Helping Nature Podcast

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Conservation
New Zealand
Kiwi
Southern Lakes Sanctuary
Wellington Zoo
Predator Control
Translocations
Possums
Bittern (matuku)
Pest Free Banks Peninsula
Bats (kiwi Species)
Catchment Groups
Predator Free 2050
Climate Change
Mangaone West Catchment Group
Detainment Bund
Banks Peninsula
Wetlands
Forest Bridge Trust
Bay Of Plenty

The People Helping Nature Podcast is all about sharing the incredible stories of people who are helping nature.

We do this by bringing a megaphone to the world of conservation by featuring people from all walks of life who are doing interesting and important things to help nature thrive.

We aim to make it easy for everyone to learn, understand, take action, and feel like they’re a part of the so... more

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On one of Paula Sheridan’s boat tours, the boat stopped and nobody said a word. People began holding up their phones as layers of bellbird song filled the forest.

After years guiding on Ōkārito Lagoon, it was a moment she would never forget.

Paula ... more

Is Predator Free 2050 achievable?

Is it possible to remove possums, rats and stoats from 100,000+ hectares of mainland New Zealand, and keep them out, without a fence?

When ZIP began working in South Westland, this was unchartered territory: even t... more

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After 20 years leading Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo, Karen Fifield is preparing to step down as Chief Executive.

So we sat down with her to ask a simple question: What has a lifetime in zoos taught her?

Her answer reaches far beyond the animals that vi... more

One day, hearing kiwi call from your backyard could be normal again.

To many New Zealanders, kiwi are our national icon - but not a bird they’ve actually seen or heard in the wild. Throughout Aotearoa, translocations are helping bring kiwi back from... more

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Nate St Hill
From Zero Invasive Predators
Zero Invasive Predators
Episode: How South Westland Became a Massive Nature Sanctuary
Karen Fifield
Outgoing CEO of Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo
Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo
Episode: What I Learned From 20 Years Running a Zoo (with Karen Fifield, Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo)
Tineke Joustra
Representative of Save the Kiwi
Save the Kiwi
Episode: Bringing Kiwi Back: The Story of Translocations (with Tineke Joustra, Save the Kiwi)
Laura Simpson
Member of Mangaone West Catchment Group
Mangaone West Catchment Group
Episode: Slowing The Flow: How Detainment Bunds Support Healthy Waterways (with Laura Simpson, Mangaone West Catchment Group)
Vicki Connor
Chief Advisor of Public Affairs at the Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Episode: How Do You Mobilise A Nation For Nature? (With Vicki Connor, Department of Conservation)
Oliver Rutland-Sims
From Pest Free Banks Peninsula
Pest Free Banks Peninsula
Episode: Eliminating Possums From Banks Peninsula: A Blueprint For NZ (with Ollie Rutland-Sims, Pest Free Banks Peninsula)
Helen Jamieson
From The Forest Bridge Trust
The Forest Bridge Trust
Episode: Australasian Bittern: An Apex Predator At The Brink Of Extinction (with Helen Jamieson, The Forest Bridge Trust)
Steve Hathaway
Diver, oceanographer, educator, former TV show producer
Young Ocean Explorers (founder/leader)
Episode: Why Kids Might Be The Ocean’s Best Hope (EP37 with Steve Hathaway, Young Ocean Explorers)
Shaun Lee
Marine conservationist focusing on the Hauraki Gulf
Independent conservationist, involved with Hauraki Gulf restoration and policy work
Episode: Less Than 1% Protected: The Truth About NZ’s Oceans (EP36 with Shaun Lee)

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Anna
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Kellen
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Callum
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Ana
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The Rise of Catchment Groups in Aotearoa NZ (EP28 with Sam the Trap Man)
Q: What is a catchment group and how is it different from traditional conservation projects?
A catchment group is a farmer- and community-led effort focused on a whole catchment rather than a single farm, often coordinating water quality, biodiversity, and restoration activities through a paid coordinator to keep momentum and funding flowing.
Kiwi and Pine: The Role of Forestry (with Craig Balsom)
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself and your role?
Craig Balsom introduces himself as a forestry specialist for Save the Kiwi and describes his background in the forestry industry and conservation efforts.
People Are The Silver Bullet To Predator Free (with Dan Henry)
Q: How do you measure success beyond bird population metrics?
Lead indicators like community engagement, funding continuity, and social license are crucial, alongside traditional metrics; the broader benefits to health, housing, and civic pride also matter in sustaining momentum.
Less Than 1% Protected: The Truth About NZ’s Oceans (EP36 with Shaun Lee)
Q: What can individuals do beyond passive support to help marine environments in NZ?
People can engage in citizen science like iNaturalist, Marine Metre Squares, and seabird monitoring; they can also participate in local restoration projects, advocate for stronger protections, and support organizations working on habitat restoration and data collection.
Less Than 1% Protected: The Truth About NZ’s Oceans (EP36 with Shaun Lee)
Q: What does 30% protection look like in practice, and where does that target come from?
The 30% target comes from the UN 30 by 30 goal; in practice it would mean significant, science-based protection across habitats, not just offshore or remote areas, and it requires both policy and community support to implement effectively.

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What is People Helping Nature Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The collection centers on practical conservation work in Aotearoa New Zealand, featuring leaders, researchers, and grassroots organizers who translate science into tangible action. Episodes span zoo leadership and animal welfare, native species recovery (kiwi translocations, bitterns, shorebirds, bats, alpine invertebrates), waterway protection, and large-scale campaigns like Predator Free 2050. A recurring strength is translating complex ecology into accessible storytelling and community engagement—often highlighting partnerships with local communities, Indigenous knowledge, and cross-border collaboration. A standout theme is the emphasis on actionable pathways for listeners to get involved, whether through volunteering, citizen science, d... more

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1. Nate St Hill
2. Karen Fifield
3. Tineke Joustra
4. Laura Simpson
5. Vicki Connor
6. Oliver Rutland-Sims
7. Helen Jamieson
8. Steve Hathaway

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