KnowledgeAble Communities: the front-line of place

Ngā Uruora – the groves of life – is a long-serving community conservation project on the Kāpiti Coast. Andy McKay and Sue Boyde talk us through the challenges and many successes of working on an escarpment. Read more at: https://kapitibush.org.nz/ Enjoy!

Ted Howard is the chair of a small group with a big job! The Hutton's Shearwater is endemic to Kaikoura, nesting in the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains. Ted gives us wonderful information about this amazing little seabird and the Trust behind its protection and advocacy. See some awesome pictures and more about their work: http://www.huttonsshearwater.org.nz/ Enjoy!

Robin Gunston shares the long history of protection for this diverse wetland system on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast. It was lovely to be able to visit Robin, walk through the estuary, and to observe the great experimental and carefully planned restoration of this important area of coastal biodiversity. Learn more about the groups work, and support their efforts here: https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/coast-care-groups/groups/waikanae-estuary-care-group-inc/ Enjoy!  

Today I share a challenge for us all to review our own purpose and ensure we are resilient moving forward. The challenges are well articulated in the article I have attached here, so I discuss this in context of place-based conservation efforts. Please subscribe, share and comment to keep the conversations and collaborations alive. I will share the link to the zoom conversation held by the authors Steven Moe and Craig Fisher when they release it. https://www.parryfield.com/charting-the-future/ The zoom conversation covering this paper can be viewed: Audio on seeds podcast:  It’s episode #185 and you can find it in podcast apps like Spotify (here) or Apple podcasts (here) or at this page it can be played here. Enjoy! Sharyn

Ailsa McGilvary-Howard is a professional pianist, produces stunning nature-based photos and is Chair of the local Forest and Bird group, among many other accomplishments.  Today she shares her journey of nurturing the banded dotterel population nesting in South Bay, Kaikoura. You can follow her and the dotterel study on Facebook: /ailsa.howard Banded Dotterel Study Kaikoura Enjoy!  

Fiordland Marine Guardians, Rebecca McLeod, Stewart Bull, Mark Peychers and Kerri-Anne Edge-Hill recount their journey to special legislation that ensures the unique nature of the Fiordland marine ecosystem is nurtured. They have a strong vision that has guided them for over 20 years as they continue to advocate the principles of kaitiakitanga and 'Gifts and Gains'. Read more about the Guardians and Fiordland at www.fmg.org.nz Enjoy!

A beautiful group conversation from some of the AHEIT trustees - they show how humility and leadership work to empower their community with massive benefits to the environment.  Read more about their work and the Estuary at www.estuary.org.nz Enjoy!

The Chair of MOWS - Julian Fitter - paints an idyllic picture of a small peninsula with a large environmental character. He also shows how the development of a regional body can emerge from humble beginnings protecting the mighty dotterel. You can learn more about MOWS at: https://www.maketuwetlands.org.nz/contact-us/ You can also take Julian up on his offer to chat at: julian@maketuwetlands.org.nz Enjoy!

Chair, Larnce Wichman, gives us a nice overview of the Kaikoura Marine Guardians. A Ministerial advisory group borne from the efforts of Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura. Learn more about the group from The Department of Conservation website:https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-bodies/kaikoura-marine-guardians/ or from teamkorowai.org.nz partner page https://www.teamkorowai.org.nz/kaikoura-marine-guardians Enjoy!

Gina Solomon gives us the Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura journey in beautiful story form. Te Koworai o Te Tai o Marokura is a grass-roots  group ensuring guardianship of the Kaikoura coast (Te Tai o Marokura) is a community-wide commitment. You can learn more about Te Korowai at teamkorowai.org.nz Enjoy the ride!  

Episode 1 provides a background to the conversations that will follow, and sets out the challenges to engage with the conversations and actions needed to take environmental leadership and guardianship into the future.

A simple introduction to KnowledgeAble Communities podcast so you can get set for the ride!