Dr Greg Sherley covers diverse range of subjects describing how science can inform the management of our planet. Find out about invasive species – what they are and how we can eliminate them; climate change - are we winning or losing this battle and find out about conservation initiatives.
Dr Sherley is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Zoology/Animal behavioural ecology. He has worked in the general environment sector for all his career in New Zealand and the Pacific. If you have any science questions you want to put to Dr Greg Sherley, you can send them to admin@coastaccessradio.org.nz
How do you save one of New Zealand's most iconic birds? Dr Hugh Robertson joins Greg Shirley once again to explore the fascinating biology of kiwi, the threats they face, and the science behind one of the country's most successful conservation programmes. From predator control and Operation Nest Egg to community-led recovery efforts, discover how decades of research have helped secure a brighter future for kiwi.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
9 Aug 2026
CITES: The Global Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking
How does the world stop endangered species from disappearing through international trade? Dr Hugh Robertson joins Greg Shirley to explain CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), one of the world's most important conservation agreements. From elephant ivory and rhino horn to New Zealand's native geckos and other threatened wildlife, they explore how CITES works, how countries enforce its rules, and the role New Zealand plays in protecting biodiversity. Discover how international cooperation is helping safeguard endangered species for future generations.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
14 Jul 2026
The Kākōrori - The Science Behind a Conservation Success
Greg Shirley is joined by Dr Hugh Robertson to explore the fascinating story of the kākōrori, a rare bird found only in the Cook Islands. They discuss its unique biology, the research that changed scientists' understanding of the species, and the decades-long conservation programme that helped its population recover from the brink of extinction.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
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