Show Notes
Rosalie has dedicated much of her life to protecting one of New Zealand’s most endangered species — the yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho — through her work with Penguin Rescue.
In this conversation, Rosalie and I discuss the dramatic decline in the hoiho population, bird flu, fishing, disease, predators, climate change, conservation, and what ordinary people can actually do to help.
Rosalie also shares her journey from working as a teacher and school principal to dedicating her life to conservation, and what it takes to keep doing meaningful work when there isn’t always money or recognition attached.
If you’re interested in conservation, New Zealand wildlife, purpose, endangered species or people dedicating their lives to something they genuinely care about, there’s plenty in this one.
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