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Rewilding In Action

Maureen Howard

Booking Overview

This environmental interview show explores rewilding, native forest regeneration, biodiversity, and practical conservation through conversations with researchers, conservation project leaders, and landowners. Suitable pitches include ecologists, environmental scientists, restoration practitioners, conservation managers, and landowners with credible hands-on outcomes; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features local and accessible subject-matter experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: New Zealand

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

manager@oar.org.nz

community@oar.org.nz

domi@oar.org.nz

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Host

Maureen Howard - Dunedin-based environmental educator and rewilding enthusiast focused on nature-led regeneration and practical conservation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Environmental scientists, ecologists, university researchers, conservation project managers, restoration practitioners, and landowners with direct experience in rewilding or habitat restoration.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or managing local conservation and pest-removal projects, Conducting university research in ecology, botany, or environmental science, Implementing measurable native habitat or biodiversity restoration on private or community land

Recent Guest Discussions

Maia Gerard - Sheep-led Kanuka Regeneration And The Transition From Exotic Pasture To Native Forest.

Peter Joyce - Native Planting, Biodiversity Restoration, And The Use Of Forest Stepping Stones To Support Seed Dispersal.

Craig Pauling - Planting Native Forest Stepping Stones To Restore Biodiversity Across The Canterbury Plains.

Graham Corbishley - The Removal Of More Than 3,000 Introduced Pigs And Its Implications For Native Bush And Wildlife.

Andy Nilsen - Mycorrhizal Fungi, Native Beech, And Ecological Succession.

Recent Topics

Environment, Conservation, Rewilding, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rewilding In Action
:

43 - Carbon Credits and the ETS: Incentivising Natural Native Forest Regeneration

September 30, 2026

The focus of today’s episode is how to register your naturally regenerating native forest through the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme or ETS. Being able to talk to people who have successfully navigated this process is incredibly helpful. Join me, Maureen Howard, on a trip to Christchurch where I chat with my guests Bob Webster and his wife Carol Jensen, and Antony Johnson who have gone through the process of registering regenerating forest on neighbouring pieces of predominantly south facin...

42 - From Flock to Forest: Sheep-led Kānuka Regeneration

September 17, 2026

Exotic pasture grasses are often a major barrier to native forest species getting established naturally. In this episode I’ve come to Te Whenua Ora on Banks Peninsula to find out how sheep grazing can help kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) get established through exotic grass to kickstart the forest succession process. Te Whenua Ora is a 536 ha conservation project near Little River comprising pasture, damp south-facing gullies, original forest remnants and drier north-facing slopes. In this episod...

41 - Canterbury's Green Islands: Planting stepping stones for native biodiversity

September 03, 2026

I’m often amazed by natures' ability to recover by itself when given a chance. However with less than 1% native vegetation, the Canterbury Plains is a good candidate for some planting to kickstart natural native forest regeneration. Te Ara Kakariki has a restoration goal of restoring native biodiversity through planting native forest stepping stones or 'Greendots' to help birds disperse seed and expand native forest. For this episode I’ve come to a Greendot near Tai Tapu close to the base o...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Rewilding In Action
:

How do I get in touch with Rewilding In Action?

Rewilding In Action is hosted by Maureen Howard. Its publicly listed emails are manager@oar.org.nz, community@oar.org.nz, and domi@oar.org.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rewilding In Action?

The publicly listed emails for Rewilding In Action: manager@oar.org.nz, community@oar.org.nz, and domi@oar.org.nz.

How many listeners does Rewilding In Action have?

Podseeker estimates Rewilding In Action reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rewilding In Action?

Rewilding In Action typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Environmental scientists, ecologists, university researchers, conservation project managers, restoration practitioners, and landowners with direct experience in rewilding or habitat restoration. Common among recent guests: Leading or managing local conservation and pest-removal projects; Conducting university research in ecology, botany, or environmental science; Implementing measurable native habitat or biodiversity restoration on private or community land. Recent guests include Maia Gerard, Peter Joyce, and Craig Pauling.

How hard is it to get booked on Rewilding In Action?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Rewilding In Action cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Conservation, Rewilding, Biodiversity, and Ecological Restoration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

manager@oar.org.nz

community@oar.org.nz

domi@oar.org.nz

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