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Kia Pākiki Canterbury

Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 8 episodes

Where this show ranks

Audience Score
2
Niche
Episodes
8
Last ep.
10 days ago
Avg length
59m
Booking Probability™
26
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Listen Score
13
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Virality (30d)
46
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

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!

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About the host

Unknown Host hosts Kia Pākiki Canterbury, a science show with 8 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Kia Pākiki - E09: Plants, concrete, and insects

May 31, 202659mEp. 9S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E08: Ōtauhati Christchurch landmarks

May 3, 202659mEp. 8S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E07: Yellow-legged hornets and zombie spiders

Apr 5, 202659mEp. 7S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E06: Fatherhood and gulls

Mar 1, 202657mEp. 6S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E05: Christchurch Archeology

Feb 1, 202659mEp. 5S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E04: Bug of the Year and educational AI

Jan 4, 202659mEp. 4S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E03: Wildlife management

Nov 30, 202556mEp. 3S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E02: Medical science

Nov 2, 202559mEp. 2S1

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

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Kia Pākiki - E01: Jumping spiders and generative AI

Oct 5, 202558mEp. 1S1

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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Age
25-54
Consumer type
Lifelong learners

Topics covered

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Who is the host of Kia Pākiki Canterbury?

Kia Pākiki Canterbury is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under science and has published 8 episodes.

How many episodes does Kia Pākiki Canterbury have?

Kia Pākiki Canterbury has published 8 episodes.

What topics does Kia Pākiki Canterbury cover?

Kia Pākiki Canterbury regularly covers science. It sits in the science category.

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Kia Pākiki Canterbury is accessible for guests with genuine science expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

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How long are Kia Pākiki Canterbury episodes?

Episodes of Kia Pākiki Canterbury average 59 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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