Under the Lens

Under the Lens

Bioprotection Aotearoa

What happens when you put science, community, and real-world challenges under the lens? You get science that talks back.

Under the Lens explores the stories behind the research shaping Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. We look at the places we live in, the people connected to them, and the knowledge that helps ecosystems stay healthy and resilient.

Co-hosted by Professor Amanda Black, Professor Peter Dearden and Dr Nick Waipara, each episode blends lived experience with research to spark clarity, curiosity, and sometimes the tough questions we need to ask. From soil microbes to forest futures, we explore how science and people work together to protect the places and communities we care about.

Created by Bioprotection Aotearoa, a national Centre of Research Excellence, the series offers clear, grounded conversations that connect research to everyday life. We welcome diverse perspectives, speak in plain language, and shine a light on the practical insights and decisions that shape environmental futures.

Subscribe and join us as we put today’s pressing issues under the lens.

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Where can you listen?

Episodes

How many episodes are there of Under the Lens?

There are 5 episodes avaiable of Under the Lens.

What is Under the Lens about?

We have categorized Under the Lens as:

Science
Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences

Where can you listen to Under the Lens?

Under the Lens is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Under the Lens start?

The first episode of Under the Lens that we have available was released 21 November 2025.

Who creates the podcast Under the Lens?

Under the Lens is produced and created by Bioprotection Aotearoa.