Jodi Bryant

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On The Up: Nearly one million pests trapped in 12 years, Northland kiwi population thrives

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Dorothy Waetford (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Rehua, Te Whānau Whero, Ngātihine) with Hinemoana the kiwi at the recent Tūtūkākā kiwi release. Photo / Malcolm PullmanNorthlanders are trapping about 2300 pests a week, allowing native wildlife, including kiwi, to thrive. Trap catch data collated by Kiwi Coast showed that, in 2024, 120,520 pests were trapped, averaging 2300 a week. The data is collated annually from Kiwi Coast’s network of landowners, community groups and hapū-led projects across the region.
Tama Jarman stars in Red Leap Theatre’s crime thriller ‘Wrest’ in Whangārei

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Jarman performing in Wrest. Photo Yin-Chi LeeJodi Bryant speaks with former Whangārei Boys’ High School student Tama Jarman before his performance here next week in an intriguing crime thriller. At a bus stop late at night, at the scene of a violent crime, a woman watches herself split in two, her life ending and beginning at once… What follows will play out at OneOneSix next week as Red Leap Theatre debuts its latest dynamic show starring Whangārei’s own Tama Jarman.
Mark Wright’s Voices from Gallipoli play comes to Whangārei

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Mark Wright's 90-minute one-act play explores the origins of the Anzac spirit. Kiwi actor Mark Wright shares with Jodi Bryant what audiences can expect from his Voices from Gallipoli play coming to Whangārei this week. A veteran actor is bringing the voices of the ill-fated 1915 Gallipoli campaign to life,, and it will likely induce Whangārei audiences to both laughter and tears.
‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in Northland

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Dan Judkins is on a mission to wipe out the runaway noxious moth plant currently thriving in the city. It’s Monday morning and Whangārei father Dan Judkins has just spotted a Facebook post from a member of the public who’s noticed the noxious moth plant at Kiwi North. He loads his car and sets off to destroy it. Judkins is on a mission to wipe out the runaway noxious moth plant currently thriving in the city.
Underwater cameraman Steve Hathaway’s mission to save NZ’s marine life

Mar 14, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Steve Hathaway with daughter Riley in Whangārei recently filming orca. Photo / Jodi BryantUnderwater cameraman and marine educator Steve Hathaway is so passionate about what’s going on under our ocean, he often gets overcome with emotion when talking about it. Over his 40-plus years diving, he has seen many changes and believes we need a drastic overhaul of how we view and treat our ocean.
Tahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hub

Feb 28, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Tahi bee-keepers have a mutual respect with their bees and, as a result, rarely need to wear gloves. Toward the end of a one-way road at a tranquil coastal Northland nook, a living eco-lab has been quietly pioneering strategic and sustainable conservation both locally and globally for 20 years. On Saturday, it is opening its gates for locals to experience the utopia and see how the land has been returned to nature.
Man cave reveals artist Murray Ross' nostalgic treasures and humour

Feb 14, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Ross Murray working on his children’s book. Photo / Jodi BryantOn a suburban street in Whangārei, reporter Jodi Bryant comes across an interesting man cave. She steps inside for a closer look. When the door rolls up on Murray Ross’ man cave it unveils an owner with an abundance of passionate talent, nostalgia, wit and a soft spot for Ranfurly. The suburban garage is chocka with local memorabilia from decades past, many stemming from his artistic skills.
From Kaikohe garage to dance studio owner: Alannah Curtis' inspiring journey

Jan 31, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Alannah Curtis and her daughters Shaylah (left) and Honey. Jodi Bryant talks with an inspiring Northland woman whose humble Kaikohe beginnings as a teen mum didn’t stop her from being the youngest person to start a business in her home town. Since then, she has been using her love of hip-hop to transform lives for under-represented communities – giving them a springboard into professional dancing careers.
Whangārei A&P Show 2024: Caterpillar’s 87-year legacy on display

Nov 29, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

There will be a showcase of livestock at this year's show, from beef cattle and horses to goats, sheep, and lambs. This year’s Whangārei A&P Show is welcoming the debut of the big Cats. Jodi Bryant finds out what brings them to the 2024 show. An 87-year-old Caterpillar instrumental in creating gun emplacements and tracks to access remote locations around Northland during World War II is on display at this year’s Whangārei A&P Show on December 7.
‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple

Nov 15, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Jodi Bryant

Claire Colthurst with Mark (left) and Ben (right) at the recent baby shower. A pregnant Whangārei mum explains to Jodi Bryant why she is carrying out the ultimate selfless deed and relinquishing the baby she will give birth to in March. When the baby inside Claire Colthurst moves, she feels no emotional connection. But though void of maternal feelings, she knows the little boy she will give birth to in March will be well-loved.