Overview This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.

Abstract JOHN TERRANCE DARBYInterviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 10 May 2017TRACK ONE01.00 Interview introduction. Self born 28 May 1936. 01.45 Involved in Stewart Island kakapo recovery. Started work at the Otago Museum as Scientific Officer in Zoology in 1969 and curated biological collections. Describes03.00 Found a kakapo specimen from Richard Henry when curating, which was self...

Overview In this interview John talks about his involvement in the Stewart Island Kakapo recovery programme. He also worked at the Otago Museum as a Scientific Officer in Zoology starting in 1969, curating biological collections. John goes on to describe his career as a Zoologist based at the Otago Museum. Here he initiated the children’s programme and interactive science areas. He goes on to describe yellow eyed penguins and the differences to other penguin species.