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Kia Pākiki Canterbury

Canterbury Branch of the Royal Society
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Kia Pākiki Canterbury
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9 episodes

  • Kia Pākiki - E09: Plants, concrete, and insects

    31/05/2026 | 59 mins.
    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 industry. Lastly, Adrian interviews Lincoln University Entomology Research Collection curator John Marris about his mahi.

  • Kia Pākiki - E08: Ōtauhati Christchurch landmarks

    03/05/2026 | 59 mins.
    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 Bridge of Remembrance. Finally, Adrian shares thoughts on science and science fiction.

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

    05/04/2026 | 59 mins.
    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 and the elusive mermithid nematode.

  • Kia Pākiki - E06: Fatherhood and gulls

    01/03/2026 | 57 mins.
    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 black-backed gulls. We also discuss the scientific processes of publication and peer review.

  • Kia Pākiki - E05: Christchurch Archeology

    01/02/2026 | 59 mins.
    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, Cathedral Square Unearthed. We close by chatting to Jaz Brash, who's researching Batten Disease at Lincoln University.
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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!
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