Stranded on the Auckland Islands | Sunday Roast

On day three we’ve woken up in Musgrave Inlet on the Auckland Islands. We get woken by an announcement over the ship’s loudspeaker just before breakfast time. Usually it’s early enough for us to catch a sunrise. Today’s was a beauty! The plan is to explore the islands by zodiac and hopefully see some more penguins! | Matty Jordan Antarctica

Setting up New Zealand’s first centre for conservation medicine, helping to breed the rarest duck in the world and caring for kākāpō on their sanctuary islands – Richard Jakob-Hoff’s extensive career has always been focused on conserving and understanding more about wildlife. In our latest episode reflecting on the Zoo’s centenary year, Richard looks back on his 30 years at Auckland Zoo and highlights a few of the incredible conservation-focused projects he’s been a key part of during this time.

How about a summer day trip to one of our stunning islands such as Rangitoto or Tiritiri Matangi? Remember to take your rubbish with you and conserve our beautiful nature and wildlife! Check out more about the islands here: goo.gl/f716u9 | Visit Auckland

In 1864, five sailors were stranded for 18 months on the windswept Auckland Islands after their ship wrecked. With no rescue in sight, they built a hut from driftwood, stitched clothes from sealskin, and even brewed their own beer to keep morale alive. At last, they constructed a small homemade boat and sailed 450 km across treacherous seas to get help one of history’s most incredible survival stories. | Ancient History Revived

52K views · 1.7K reactions | Hear from Solomon Islands’ Rovu Boyers as he makes history alongside Gordon Iro — the first from their country to join the OFC Placement Programme with Auckland FC.  A major milestone for Pacific football, with support from the A-League club ahead of the new OFC Pro League kicking off in January. #OFC | Oceania Football Confederation | Facebook

The Cook Islands have marked a major milestone in their sporting history, sending a full home grown U18 women's rugby sevens team to compete at the prestigious Global Youth Sevens tournament in Auckland this weekend, captained by 17-year-old multi-sport standout Tashi Kopu. Alistair Maao and Michael Messine from Aitutaki join the Cook Islands NSW team for valuable experience. Full story linked here: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/cook-islands-history-global-youth-sevens-tashi-kopu-/106163802 | A