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New research with ancient Moa DNA can help us understand how to personalise conservation for endemic species in Aotearoa as we face climate change
Dr Nic Rawlence, a researcher and department head for paleogenetics, joined us in studio to discuss how new research with ancient eastern moa DNA has shown their biological response to fight climate change created issues within the species during its existence. This research can be used to develop personalised conservation plans for endemic species to Aotearoa today, and help our fauna survive the climate change we face.
Local production of Agatha Christies 'The Mousetrap' celebrates the 70th Birthday of the play with opening night on the 19th of May.
Zac Henry, a UoO student studying theatre and media is involved in a local production of the Agatha Christie play 'The Mousetrap'. Rarely performed outside of the westend where it has been for 70 years, they hope to put on this iconic murder mystery to honour the play.
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Film Review with Jamiema Lorimer
Everywhere, All at Once is a film that dabbles in interdimensionality and our purpose for existence. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film has a stellar cast, starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu.
Jamiema Lorimer joins us with a review of the film and discussion of it's themes and signficance.
Festival of Nature: Celebrating Ōtepoti local wildlife
Wild Dunedin’s annual “Festival of Nature” begins on International Earth day, April 22nd, and runs till April 28th. The Festival of Nature invites people of all ages and walks of life to join in and engage with events around sustainability, art and Ōtepoti’s marine wildlife.
We were joined by Jeannie Hayden, a member of Wild Dunedin to talk more about what Festival of Nature means for Ōtepoti.
