Every few years, Aotearoa's beech trees produce a great quantity, or mast, of fruit that feeds many of our native birds but also our pests. This coming year, models predict a huge 'mega masting' and conservation experts are gearing up to suppress what they expect will be an explosion of predator species who will turn their sights on native birds when fruit is gone.
To discuss this issue Wednesday Wire Producer Manny spoke to Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Auckland, James Russell and, after that, the Coordinator of DOC's predator control program, Peter Morton.
Steve comes in after watching When Bob Came, the legendary Brian Wafer joins us for What's Cooking, and all throughout the episode, if you must know, the crew were sipping on some very nice Peach Cider.
Today on Breakfast ~ a first spin of the brand new single from Fazerdaze - Cherry Pie! We're looking forward to the new album at 95bFM. Plus, a 95bFM announcement! We're stoked to be presenting Nathan Haines at the Powerstation. New research on the effects of vaping from the University of Aucklandis the topic of Ready Steady Learn.
Featuring a rollcall of the recipients of the Student Radio Network Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards 2024, congratulations to all the nominees and winners! Last Rāhoroi was miharo! Later on the show was the weekly Fashun review with Penelope Noir, and the book review Loose Reads with Jenna. Whakarongo mai nei!
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