6 Podcast Episodes
#14 Mels Barton; what is Kauri dieback, and why is it a big deal?
#14 Mels Barton; what is Kauri dieback, and why is it a big deal?
Kauri trees, Agathis australis, are a keystone species of New Zealand's Native bush. Phytophthora agathadicida specifica... Read more
1 Mar 2020
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51mins
Mels Barton: Kauri dieback - what we must do to save our iconic New Zealand Kauri trees
Mels Barton: Kauri dieback - what we must do to save our iconic New Zealand Kauri trees
To have our venerable forest giant die before us is making us realise that even far from all other countries on our plan... Read more
29 Nov 2017
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59mins
Sean Freeman and Dr Mels Barton speak with Lisa Er on Protecting Trees in Our Urban Environment
Sean Freeman and Dr Mels Barton speak with Lisa Er on Protecting Trees in Our Urban Environment
The Resource Management Act (RMA) passed in 1991 in New Zealand at times, controversial Act of Parliament. The RMA promo... Read more
11 Feb 2016
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1hr
Dr Mels Barton on Trees, the RMA and loss of Democracy
Dr Mels Barton on Trees, the RMA and loss of Democracy
With Lisa Er.Trees have a unique place in our environment. Without them, human life as we know it would not exist. Trees... Read more
27 Jun 2013
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58mins
Dr Mels Barton shares some insights on Auckland City Council
Dr Mels Barton shares some insights on Auckland City Council
Listen to a very lucid and eye opening critique on the state of Auckland, our new SupercityMels Barton is the editor of ... Read more
26 May 2011
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Dr Mels Barton on the Ecology of a Supercity, Governance and Democracy
Dr Mels Barton on the Ecology of a Supercity, Governance and Democracy
Listen to a clear and lucid understanding of what the many grass roots and volunteer groups are doing to make New Zealan... Read more
1 Jul 2010
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