Nelson Science Stories

About Nelson Science Stories

Hosted by Graeme Robertson, Nelson Science Stories shines a light on the discoveries, people, and places that have shaped the region’s rich scientific heritage. From early innovations to modern breakthroughs, each episode uncovers the fascinating stories behind Nelson’s contribution to science in Aotearoa and beyond.

Publisher

Fresh FM

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Episode 46 - Drowning in apples

   Commercial testing led by Alan Cooke rescued Cawthron in 1970 and is still a vital component today. Here are some examples from my time.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Episode 42 - Tricky Situations

   Over the years various incidents tested Cawthron’s values and integrity. This episode covers a few of them: requests to edit out uncomfortable findings from reports, refusals to pay for work done and IP appropriation.

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Episode 41 - Dr Paul McNabb pt3

   The final in the Paul McNabb series. A remarkable detective story from 2009: dogs dying on Auckland beaches. Cawthron’s world class team found the culprit in a week.

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