Untamed Aotearoa
A podcast that celebrates the outdoor community and wilderness areas of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Get to know a diverse range of Kiwis as we cover themes linked to adventure, wellbeing, conservation and the professional outdoor scene in New Zealand.
Hosted by Dulkara Martig.
Sponsored by Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
#12 Solo bush journeys in Te Urewera and Fiordland - Mark Jones
Mark is an outdoor education lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, who has been on some epic journeys over the years. We focus on two of his most memorable solo bush trips in New Zealand. ‘S…
#11 Conservation, kea and balancing field work with being a mum - Laura Young
Dr Laura Young is a talented botanist and conservationist based in Blenheim. We talk about her love for ecology and how her career in conservation has evolved, from rediscovering a giant weevil (prev…
#10 Kite Skiing across Antarctica, outdoor storytelling & the NZ mountain film festival - Mark Sedon
Mark’s diverse skill set serendipitously landed him a place on what was dubbed "the most audacious and potentially groundbreaking polar expedition in a generation". He and two teammates used snow-kit…
#9 Finding the freedom to run - Tanya Bottomley
Tanya first started to run when she was living in a destructive, abusive relationship. But she wasn’t allowed to run with other people and she wasn’t allowed to run on trails. Fast-forward to today a…
#8 From mountaineering to bikepacking - Brian Alder
In this episode we talk about Brian’s evolution as a climber and then as a bikepacker. We also talk about the evolution of mountaineering in New Zealand, including the style of climbing in New Zealan…
#7 University club culture and falling in love with alpine adventures - Maddy Whittaker
Maddy Whittaker first went tramping during an Outward Bound Course as an 18 year old. It totally changed the course of her life. She joined the Otago University Tramping Club and has spent nearly eve…
#6 Legend in our mountain biking community - Ashley Peters
Ashley Peters is renowned for her huge smile and infectious love of bikes. I consider her one of the most incredible role models for women in leadership in sport and recreation in New Zealand. Since …
#5 Storytime: A journey of life and loss in the Wadi Rum Desert - Hannah Rae
This short story is written and narrated by Kiwi woman, Hannah Rae. After losing a close friend in an alpine accident and her father within the space of a few weeks, Hannah spiralled into a period of…
#4 FEAR Society and Kiwi adventure culture - Andy Magness
Originally from the states, Andy grew up immersed in North American outdoor culture before relocating to NZ later in his adult life. In this episode Andy and I chat about adventure racing and a small…
#3 Ripping it up in the Freeride World Tour - Jess Hotter
Jess Hotter went from the local slopes of Turoa Skifield to shredding the Freeride World Tour. Instead of going straight to university after finishing high school, Jess headed off to Canada for a GAP…
#2 Born again Maori wāhine & keen hunter - Tui Mārama
Tui Mārama is an inspiring wāhine from Gisborne who’s doing a lot of amazing mahi for her community.
Less than three years ago, she went hunting for the first time and hasn’t looked back. In this epis…
#1 A journey through concussion - Emma Woods
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- Stuff article: Adventurer's long, bumpy road back from concussion
- Brain Injury New Zealand …