Endangered Species Aotearoa
Join comedian Pax Assadi and conservationist Nicola Toki on a journey of discovery to learn about the vulnerable wildlife species facing extinction in Aotearoa and the South Pacific. Made with Support from NZ On Air.
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Ep 1Mackenzie Basin
Pax and Nicola make their way to Mackenzie Basin, home to many Aotearoa native species.
Ep 2Pureora
Pax Assadi and conservationist Nicola Toki go on an epic journey to Pureora rainforest, where they will learn about our most vulnerable, controversial critters facing extinction today.
Ep 3Te Hauturu-o-Toi (a.k.a Little Barrier)
Pax and Nicola travel to the magical island of Te Hauturu-o-Toi a.k.a Little Barrier Island to search for endangered species in a real-life Jurassic Park.
Ep 4Rakiura
Pax and Nicola venture out into the remotest pockets of Rakiura - Stewart Island, and their quest to find the most elusive species of the series is right under their nose.
Ep 5Chatham Islands
Pax and Nicola find themselves in a remote and rugged location known as the Chatham Islands, in search of the most elusive and exceptional bird in Aotearoa.
Ep 6Rarotonga
Pax and Nicola travel to the Cook Islands to catch a glimpse of Rarotonga’s most threatened inhabitants.
