Kia Pākiki Canterbury

About Kia Pākiki Canterbury

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!

Publisher

Canterbury Branch of the Royal Society

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 16 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki - E13: Letters and law

   Host Tom interviews Emma Maurice about 19th Century Ngāi Tahu letters and legal scholar Marozane Spamers on mental health and criminal justice.

2. 

   6 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki Extra: Pablo Gregorini

   Agricultural scientist Pablo Gregorini and host Adrian explore foodscapes and Gregorini's UN work in this interview.

3. 

   6 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki - E12: Food science

   Host Tom interviews bioengineer Rachel Bennie, Joya Kemper, and agricultural scientist Pablo Gregorini about food science, lab-grown meat, and foodscapes.

4. 

   2 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki - E11: Life in the soil

   Lincoln University's Frank Ashwood discusses the hidden life of soil and its importance, while Charlotte Alster explores soil microbial ecology in this interview.

5. 

   5 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki Extra: Shea Esterling

   Shea Esterling from Canterbury University shares insights into her research on indigenous rights and dark sky sites in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand during this interview.

6. 

   5 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kia Pākiki Extra: Samantha Lawler

   Astronomy professor Samantha Lawler discusses deep space and dark skies with host [Host Name] in this interview.

7. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Kia Pākiki - E10: Matariki, deep space, and dark skies

   Indigenous philosopher Emma Maurice and astronomy professor Samantha Lawler explore Matariki, deep space, and dark skies in this insightful interview.

8. 

   31 May 2026

   Kia Pākiki - E09: Plants, concrete, and insects

   Molecular biologist Samarth explores plant abilities, Guiseppe Loporcaro discusses concrete 3D printing, and Adrian interviews entomologist John Marris about insects.

9. 

   3 May 2026

   Kia Pākiki - E08: Ōtauhati Christchurch landmarks

   Park ranger Mike Steenson discusses Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush upgrades, while classics scholar Gary Morrison explores the Bridge of Remembrance's history in this interview.

10. 

    5 Apr 2026

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

    Host Mateus Detoni interviews Usha Mendis and Jean-Louise Roberts about invasive hornets, possum control, and zombie spiders, revealing insights into ecological research.

11. 

    1 Mar 2026

    Kia Pākiki - E06: Fatherhood and gulls

    Suzy Hodgson discusses her NICU Dads study, and Wendy Fox shares insights on black-backed gulls in this interview exploring fatherhood and scientific publication.

12. 

    1 Feb 2026

    Kia Pākiki - E05: Christchurch Archeology

    Host Kiri Kiri interviews Christchurch Archaeology Project's Katharine Watson about her work and the "Cathedral Square Unearthed" exhibition.

13. 

    4 Jan 2026

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

    Host Ara Hōhepa interviews Morgane Merien and Selena Chan about the Bug of the Year and educational AI, exploring data sovereignty and the digital divide.

14. 

    30 Nov 2025

    Kia Pākiki - E03: Wildlife management

    Professor Elissa Cameron and Professor James Ross discuss wildlife management, animal behavior research, and conservation efforts in this interview episode.

15. 

    2 Nov 2025

    Kia Pākiki - E02: Medical science

    Bioengineering PhD candidate Jordan Hill and Professor Richard Beasley discuss groundbreaking medical research and challenging respiratory health orthodoxies in this insightful interview.

16. 

    5 Oct 2025

    Kia Pākiki - E01: Jumping spiders and generative AI

    Host Tom Goulter interviews entomologist Cor Vink about new jumping spiders and computing lecturer Amit Sarkar on generative AI's societal impact.

Inside a recent episode

Kia Pākiki - E13: Letters and law

Published 4 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Oh, that's a fantastic question. And there is no one straight answer for that. But it has been posited that this points to systemic unmet needs in the general system. So the criminal justice system effectively is functioning in many ways as an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. while it is true that mental disorder does not lead to crime, these unmet needs might be being picked up by the criminal justice system because people entering into it aren't being necessarily diverted appropriately into health services. And instead, if they present with behaviour that might come across as threatening or erratic, then they might be being picked up by police and then their behaviour, especially if it is repeated, might be being criminalised. […]

Who has been a guest on Kia Pākiki Canterbury

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Emma Maurice
• Marozane Spamers
• Pablo Gregorini
• Rachel Bennie
• Joya Kemper

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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