Art can be a powerful tool for environmental connection. In this story, we meet artist Gabby O’Connor who is applying a creative lens to science communication...

What part does nature connection play in growing conservation-focused New Zealanders? In this story, we meet Julie Whitburn who is exploring the connection between nature engagement...

Most New Zealanders live in urban areas and are getting fewer opportunities to engage with nature. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan who...

Participatory and citizen science can help people connect with the world around them and create effective long-term conservation outcomes. In this story, we meet Dr Monica...

Why do we find some animals cute and others terrifying? In this story, we meet Sophie Fern who is exploring what we like and what we...

It is going to take all of us working together to rebuild the health of our rivers and streams. In this story, we meet Dr Amanda...

Māori knowledge and methods are increasingly being incorporated into New Zealand’s conservation practices. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Priscilla Wehi who uses both mātauranga...

As urban populations increase, native species in urban areas are increasingly affected by human-led pollution, urbanisation and the impacts of climate change. In this story, we...

Kākahi may not be the most well known of our native species, but they are critical to the health of our waterways. In this story, we'll...

We can have the science at our fingertips when it comes to conservation and environmental issues, but effective connection with the public is often critical to...

Most of us know what we should be doing to make the world a better place – reduce our carbon footprint, minimise our plastic use, buy...

This article asks us to consider why we like some animals more than others and whether this matters when it comes to conservation. Biologist Sophie Fern...

Young Ocean Explorers features people ranging in age from 14-year-old Riley to septuagenarian Wade Doak. They all share an interest in marine conservation. Have you ever...