Conservation Conversation

Coast Access Radio with hosts from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
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Conversations from the beautiful Ngā Manu Reserve on the Kapiti Coast. We hear from staff that work in the reserve - a 14 hectare reserve dedicated to the conservation and preservation of New Zealand native flora and fauna. Nga Manu Nature Reserve preserves one of the largest remnants of lowland swamp forest on the Kapiti Coast and provides a haven for native birds and reptiles. Visit their website : https://ngamanu.org.nz for more info

  1. OCT 13

    Conservation Conversation - Native Bird Planting for the Garden

    Native Birds need feeding all year round. In this episode, Reece from Nga Manu has suggestions for all sorts of trees and shrubs to feed our native birds around the year. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    29 min

  2. SEP 20

    Conservation Conversation - Spring Antics

    This episode contains themes that may distress some listeners. Spring has sprung and fledglings are starting to be left on the ground under trees by their parents. This is part of the education and strength building process birds go through, so Reece from Nga Manu gives advice on what to do when you come across these birds. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    28 min

  3. SEP 6

    Conservation Conversation Episode 21 - Planting Natives for Coastal Gardens

    In this episode Reece gives us a tonne of information about what plants will help bring you birds and bugs to your garden as well as plants that will survive the sun, sand and wind of coastal gardens. Take some notes for plants that you might want to incorporate into your garden and visit Nga Manu to buy plants that will help your garden and our environment thrive. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    29 min

  4. AUG 23

    Conservation Conversation - Episode 20 - Fence hopping plants causing issues

    Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Invasive species are creeping into Nga Manu and ranger Reece talks to us about what damage these plants can do and offers solutions for native swaps and what to do if you find an invasive species in your own garden. Nga Manu also have native species for sale and can talk to you about where to put the plants, what they are good for and how they will benefit your garden and our native species.

    30 min

  5. JUL 26

    Conservation Conversation - Episode 19 - All about Skinks

    Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    24 min

  6. JUL 12

    Conservation Conversation Episode 18 - Geckos

    Part of the series from the wonderful rangers at Nga Manu who have the very interesting and rare role of taking care of some of our smaller creatures at Nga Manu. This time it's the little Gecko. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    28 min

  7. JUN 28

    Conservation Conversation Episode 17 with Mel - a reptile ranger at Nga Manu

    Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

    30 min

  8. JUN 14

    Conservation Conversation Episode 16 - A Tuatara special - our special living fossil

    In this episode, we shine a spotlight on one of the strangest and most ancient animals still walking the Earth: the tuatara. Native only to New Zealand, this reptile isn’t a lizard—it’s the last surviving member of an ancient lineage that predates the dinosaurs. We’ll explore what makes the tuatara so unique, from its third eye to its incredibly slow metabolism. Tune in and discover things about this truely special species.

    30 min
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Conversations from the beautiful Ngā Manu Reserve on the Kapiti Coast. We hear from staff that work in the reserve - a 14 hectare reserve dedicated to the conservation and preservation of New Zealand native flora and fauna. Nga Manu Nature Reserve preserves one of the largest remnants of lowland swamp forest on the Kapiti Coast and provides a haven for native birds and reptiles. Visit their website : https://ngamanu.org.nz for more info

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    Coast Access Radio with hosts from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © (C)Coast Access Radio
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    Conservation Conversation