Endangered Species Aotearoa

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-07-03

Last Air Date: 2025-04-08

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Top Cast

Pax Assadi as Himself
Nicola Toki as Herself

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mackenzie Basin (2023-07-03)

Pax and Nicola make their way to Mackenzie Basin, home to many Aotearoa native species.
Ep. 2: Pureora (2023-07-10)

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. 3: Te Hauturu-o-Toi (a.k.a Little Barrier) (2023-07-17)

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. 4: Rakiura (2023-07-24)

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. 5: Chatham Islands (2023-07-31)

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. 6: Rarotonga (2023-08-07)

Pax and Nicola travel to the Cook Islands to catch a glimpse of Rarotonga’s most threatened inhabitants.