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Kia Pākiki Canterbury is a monthly podcast presented by the Canterbury branch of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. “Kia pākiki” means “be curious” and each month we’ll explore research and mahi in science, technology, and the humanities, here in Canterbury and further afield. Science, society, and the ideas that shape our lives — Kia Pākiki, Canterbury!
Unknown Host hosts Kia Pākiki Canterbury, a science show with 13 episodes published.
We talk to Lincoln University soil ecologist and macrophotographer Frank Ashwood about his book The World Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden Life of Soil and Why It Matters to Us All. Then Charlotte Alster, also from Lincoln U
Molecular biologist Samarth shares fascinating research about plants and their abilities – including why they really do like classical music. Then Guiseppe Loporcaro discusses concrete 3D printing for the construction in
Mike Steenson, park ranger at Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush, joins us to talk about the new upgrades to the reserve, then we chat with classics scholar Gary Morrison about the history and symbolism of Christchurch’s Bridg
We chat with Mateus Detoni about his work on bees, wasps and invasive hornets. Then, Royal Society travel grant recipients Usha Mendis and Jean-Louise Roberts tell us about their fascinating research into possum control
Suzy Hodgson from Ara joins us to discuss her NICU Dads study, which surveys new fathers of babies who've been through neonatal intensive care. Then Adrian interviews Lincoln University's Wendy Fox about her work on blac
We check in with Nerd Nite Christchurch and the Children's University. Our main interview this month is with the Christchurch Archeology Project's Katharine Watson, who discusses her mahi and the February exhibition, Cat
We kick off 2026 with an interview with the Entomological Society of New Zealand’s Morgane Merien about Bug of the Year. Then Tom and Adrian discuss facts and the probabilistic worldview, before welcoming back Amit Sarka
We've a pair of interviews this month on animal behaviour and management. Professor Elissa Cameron (Ngāi Tahu, Ōtākou) discusses a career that's taken her from Kaimanawa to Kenya, researching behaviour in animals includi
Canterbury University bioengineering PhD candidate Jordan Hill joins us to discuss her research into measuring venous blood oxygen. Her poster summarising her findings thus far won the Health Research Society of Canterbu
We introduce Kia Pākiki Canterbury in chats with Royal Society Canterbury Branch President Roger Fagg and show hosts Tom Goulter and Adrian Paterson. Entomologist Cor Vink talks about Ourea, the new genus of jumping spid
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Jordan Hill
bioengineering PhD candidate · Hell Beach
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John Marris
Lincoln University
1 appearance on this show
Mike Steenson
Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush
1 appearance on this show
Wendy Fox
Lincoln University
1 appearance on this show
Suzy Hodgson
Ara
1 appearance on this show
Jaz Brash
Lincoln University
1 appearance on this show
Katharine Watson
Christchurch Archeology Project
1 appearance on this show
Morgane Merien
Entomological Society of New Zealand
1 appearance on this show
Richard Beasley
Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
1 appearance on this show
Amit Sarkar
Ara computing
1 appearance on this show
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