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Radio Rhema, on air 15 June 2020
Kristel van Houte joined Diane Campbell by phone to talk about Christians getting involved with the important work of creation care.
Radio Rhema, on air 13 May 2020
During lockdown it seems that many people are noticing the nature around them more. Alongside this skies seem clearer and there are more birds around. These are some of the observations Kristel van Houte from A Rocha shared as well as how we can learn from these lessons of slowing down.
Radio Rhema, on air Mar 2020
Many people are questioning how much meat they have in their diets. Kristel van Houte from A Rocha Aotearoa NZ and Diane talked about the ethics behind what we eat, particularly meat.
Wainuiomata News, 19 February 2020.
An invitation to join the volunteer work by the Wellington local group at Waiu Wetland.
Radio Rhema, on air November 2019
Does the way our modern food production and consumption impact negatively on the world? Kristel van Houte from A Rocha joined Diane Campbell in the Rhema studio to talk about the impact of food.
Radio Rhema, on air 27 November 2019.
The world is producing too much rubbish! Kristel van Houte from A Rocha joined Diane in the studio to talk about the problem of waste and some tips on reducing what we send to landfill.
Wainuiomata News, 20 November 2019.
A short profile of the work that the Wellington local group does at Waiu Wetland.
Radio Rhema, on air 7 November 2019.
Kristel shared a tribute to A Rocha's leaders Peter and Miranda Harris and Chris and Susanna Naylor at the start of this interview on caring for our oceans with Diane Campbell on Rhema.
Radio Rhema, on air Oct 2019.
Kristel van Houte shares with Diane Campbell of Rhema about her five principles to care for the environment.
Radio New Zealand, Country Life, on air 18 Oct 2019.
The once-thriving population of grey-faced petrels or ōi (formerly called the northern muttonbird) were nearly all gone from the coastal mountain forest of Karioi because of predation by stoats, ferrets, rats and feral cats. But ten years ago, The Karioi Project was started and now these seabirds, which are rarely seen, are getting a helping hand. Nearly 100 volunteers help on the project which is lead by Kristel van Houte, along with seabird ranger Bexie Towle.
Published in North & South, September 2019.
Battlelines are being drawn along the Raglan coast to hold off marauders threatening a new generation of oi chicks.
Radio Rhema, on air 25 Sept 2019.
New Zealand has a rich and unique biodiversity that is under threat from modern life and predators. Kristel van Houte joined Diane in studio to talk about practical ways to help protect this country's biodiversity.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 19 September 2019.
Raglan Area School Y12 students participating in Karioi Project’s NCEA Manaaki Ao programme got to share their ecological endeavours with Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage.
Radio Rhema, on air 18 Sept 2019.
14-22 September 2019 is Conservation Week. Kristel van Houte joined Diane in the studio to talk about an important area of conservation, the protection of New Zealand waterways.
From Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan, 1:39 pm on 2 August 2019, Radio New Zealand.
What's a better mix than dogs, birds and beaches? The Karioi Project is holding a charity auction featuring all three to raise funds for a specialist seabird dog to visit Raglan in search of burrows and chicks. The winner of this auction will meet Rua, the dog and his handler, Jo in the coastal town, and see their work protecting and monitoring the seabirds there. Project manager Kristel van Houte tells us more.
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Radio Rhema, on air 24 July 2019.
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand, is part of the A Rocha family of Christian environmental conservation organisations worldwide. A Rocha focuses on environmental science and research, practical nature conservation, environmental education, creation care and advocacy through a variety of programmes and initiatives. National Co-Director Kristel van Houte joined Diane in studio to talk about the work they do.
Radio Rhema, on air 7 July 2019.
Kristel van Houte is interviewed by Andrew and Nerida of Radio Rhema's Talk Sessions on A Rocha, caring for the environment and climate change.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 4 July 2019.
While you're working, you want to know that your kids are having an awesome time and being cared for after school hours.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 20 June 2019.
Raglan Area School students have been getting outdoors and getting academic results with Karioi Project’s NCEA Manaaki Ao programme.
tindall.org.nz - published 28 May 2019.
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand is currently being featured as the WWF case study on The Tindall Foundation (TTF) website. WWF is the Local Donation Manager for TTF focusing on the Environment area.
Coast & Country News, published 2 May 2019.
Biodiversity ranger Duncan Mackay volunteered for three years with the Karioi: Maunga ki te Moana project, before taking a 24-hours per week paid position with A Rocha Aotearoa NZ. This is a partner organisation working with hapu, landowners, other non-government organisations and community volunteers, to restore biodiversity on the mountain – or maunga – and around the town of Raglan.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 2 May 2019.
A spate of rat trap thievery is hampering Karioi Project’s predator control programme in a year when the numbers of rodents are predicted to spike.
Raglan Community Radio, on air 1 May 2019
Raglan Community Radio talks to Bexie Towle from the Karioi Project about the Grey Faced Petrel known as the Oi and the Oi Night where people can learn about the Oi before heading out to the beach to watch them coming into shore.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 7 February 2019.
Karioi Maunga ki te Moana's pilot programme at Raglan Area School is creating employment pathways and inspiring young conservationists.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 24 Jan 2019.
Don’t be put off by your level of fitness or skill set, Karioi Maunga ki te Moana is looking for volunteers to fill a myriad of roles to create a predator-free Whaingaroa.
stuff.co.nz - Published 10 Dec 2018.
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Auckland Council, published 8 June 2018.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 2 March 2018.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 10 August 2017.
The Raglan Chronicle, published 20 July 2017.
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