<![CDATA[Nature Connection]]>66280015-2c20-5848-8d01-94f182be82b9Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:21:36 +0000Captivate.fmRaglan Radiohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d8d66e3c-70b4-4a6f-adb9-95eda2d0a4c1/rcr-nature-connection2.jpgNature ConnectionRaglan RadioRaglan RadioLearning from nature instead of books, Robz Jones has developed an approach to life and learning that brings a deeper connection, not just to the natural world but to the people around us and even to ourselves. http://raglanradio.com/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/natureconnection/nopodcastLast ConnectionLast ConnectionRobz joins us in the studio for our last chat - for a while - as we talk about his future plans and have a conversation about connection in a disconnected world.

]]>Robz joins us in the studio for our last chat - for a while - as we talk about his future plans and have a conversation about connection in a disconnected world.

]]>2a8702bf-3c67-463c-94ea-c800a319dd5eWed, 01 Oct 2025 11:03:00 +130029:04falsefullWhat Happens When You Give Your Services Away For FreeWhat Happens When You Give Your Services Away For FreeWe catch up with Robz a few months into his approach of giving his services away for free and reflect on what it has changed for him and the not surprising fact that people want to take advantage of the approach.

Robz helps Aaron reflect on how playfulness is never a part of politics and how the effect of the local body election on Aaron is the opposite of Nature Connection.


]]>We catch up with Robz a few months into his approach of giving his services away for free and reflect on what it has changed for him and the not surprising fact that people want to take advantage of the approach.

Robz helps Aaron reflect on how playfulness is never a part of politics and how the effect of the local body election on Aaron is the opposite of Nature Connection.


]]>b00b1fb0-60b0-475b-b3a5-a39c04fb7b5dMon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +130031:47falsefull24 Days Alone In The Bush24 Days Alone In The BushRobz has just got back from a location somewhere on Mt Pirongia where he spent 24 days with minimal equipment 500 meters above sea level in July!

We learn about how he survived and the effect the experience had on him.

]]>Robz has just got back from a location somewhere on Mt Pirongia where he spent 24 days with minimal equipment 500 meters above sea level in July!

We learn about how he survived and the effect the experience had on him.

]]>8baae22d-78fe-4871-be30-69c9051c0ca8Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +130018:43falsefullA Month In The BushA Month In The BushWe check in with Robz about his free workshops and how they're going and then hear about his plans to spend an entire month in the bush ahead of his 40th birthday

]]>We check in with Robz about his free workshops and how they're going and then hear about his plans to spend an entire month in the bush ahead of his 40th birthday

]]>b66a7a9e-2c62-4b19-a755-eed3d3160a2bMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +130031:51falsefullA Month In The BushA Month In The BushWe check in with Robz about his free workshops and how they're going and then hear about his plans to spend an entire month in the bush ahead of his 40th birthday.

]]>We check in with Robz about his free workshops and how they're going and then hear about his plans to spend an entire month in the bush ahead of his 40th birthday.

]]>a31db544-ff75-40dc-a856-033dc236b4ffMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +130031:51falsefullFreedomFreedomHow to do business without doing business. Robz is embarking on a new approach to Nature Mentoring where he offers his services for free. We talk about the decision and how it aligns with the values of the natural world.

]]>How to do business without doing business. Robz is embarking on a new approach to Nature Mentoring where he offers his services for free. We talk about the decision and how it aligns with the values of the natural world.

]]>b853337f-bd86-47d3-99e7-6fb508472754Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +130034:16falsefullNature Connection and Mental HealthNature Connection and Mental HealthIt's always been an assumed message in our conversations with Robz but this is the first time he's explicitly wanted to make the connection between good mental health and connection with Nature.

]]>It's always been an assumed message in our conversations with Robz but this is the first time he's explicitly wanted to make the connection between good mental health and connection with Nature.

]]>029fb426-ecd0-4d76-9444-26723842d243Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +130034:39falsefullHow Much Do We Need Nature ConnectionHow Much Do We Need Nature ConnectionRobz recomends the benefits of nature connection for everyone suffering the ailments of modern civilisation. - but what are they, and what exactly has he experience in his connection journey that we're missing.

]]>Robz recomends the benefits of nature connection for everyone suffering the ailments of modern civilisation. - but what are they, and what exactly has he experience in his connection journey that we're missing.

]]>a71c7a30-8d99-4255-81ee-299534fccedcWed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +130051:39falsefullRisktaking and Peace of MindRisktaking and Peace of MindIt seems like a contradiction but in this discussion we're talking to Robz about how putting himself in danger in the bush can lead to a mind state that, similar to meditation is very healthy for us.

]]>It seems like a contradiction but in this discussion we're talking to Robz about how putting himself in danger in the bush can lead to a mind state that, similar to meditation is very healthy for us.

]]>814a2153-8f3b-43c7-ac7d-2652f42f98d5Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +130038:19falsefullTrapped in ComfortTrapped in Comfortfaa12e0e-8499-4fd5-a111-68a970af3147Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:21:14 +130029:17falsefullDon't get stuck in the comfort of your house says Robz in our latest Nature Connection chatWhat's a Sit SpotWhat's a Sit Spot76aeea99-d958-41cd-8083-048512df53c3Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:28:43 +130030:08falsefullRobz tells us about sit-spots and why you might want to find a spot just for you. He also brings us uptodate on the gruelling work to update the Kura Taiao websiteDoes Gear Get In The Way Of ConnectionDoes Gear Get In The Way Of Connectiona8d169a2-cedb-4333-ad52-a6d91184f283Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:50:45 +130029:14falsefullRobz joins us in the studio to talk about the ways that going into the bush with lots of gear "protects" us from making deeper connections with the natural world What is Nature Connection?What is Nature Connection?b781ea05-3d38-4c93-8680-f707e4564234Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:32:06 +130024:47falsefullAfter a stormy night spent in the bush Robz reports back on the experience and we try to define what the connection part of Nature Connection means Could You Start a Nature School?Could You Start a Nature School?19ef5239-36e4-4550-b6ac-1d9743fbcb80Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:47:31 +130032:48falsefullAfter 4 days in the bush alone we talk about what it takes to run a Nature School like Kura Taiao and why "nature connection" includes the social setting and not just practical low tech skillsBoyz in the WoodBoyz in the Wood3037649c-80b9-4cfd-a4ba-3b2294b97256Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:06:22 +130031:08falsefullRobz has just come back from a weekend stay on Pirongia with four 13-year old boys where the boys were given the chance to lead the way.5 Tips For Staying Connected5 Tips For Staying Connected20db8307-3db0-41ba-b410-96932d0778c7Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:02:20 +130028:37falsefullRobz brings us some unconventional techniques that will keep us feeling connected and groundedRobz Latest Adventure in the BushRobz Latest Adventure in the Bush2221de7e-dff3-4e35-a7f0-e73b259f2ec6Mon, 13 May 2024 12:52:02 +130028:18falsefullWet and cold with no chance of lighting a fire is a potentially life threatening set of circumstances when you're in the bush overnight in winter. How does Robz not only survive this challenge but also find deep enjoyment the experience?Why Is This So Different?Why Is This So Different?3d14c9e2-e8ba-4924-8fb8-34ab9855bd3cMon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:48 +130045:29falsefullWe go deep with Robz into the things that make his nature school so different to most other learning spaces and zero in on the priorities and values that have led to this difference.How To Eat Toxic Karaka BerriesHow To Eat Toxic Karaka Berries56f57dda-b131-4da1-8aff-dd3ea20822a6Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:45:21 +130032:00falsefullRobz brings Aaron some Karaka nuts to eat and talks about his experience eating them unprocessed. We also look at what can be learned from MosquitosNature Connection 2024Nature Connection 202457319561-4524-4ecd-8e75-56b038e37459Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:04:38 +130023:20falsefullRobz joins us to talk about his classes for 2024 and we have a look at the new mentor role he's created for Kura TaiaoNavigating Without A CompassNavigating Without A Compass0cc20988-1c3d-4bc2-aa54-a4edb9185ff6Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:33:22 +130037:45falsefullNature leaves plenty of signs about which direction you're walking in but a hilly landscape can make it tricky Nature Connection V The SystemNature Connection V The System44e35eae-d9cb-4e8a-aa5d-7a1e95aad57eMon, 20 Nov 2023 14:27:27 +130033:24falsefullRobz from Kura Taiao talking about the challanges of doing nature connection inside educational institutionsNot Naming ThingsNot Naming Thingsc043583c-3634-41fa-8392-0b1b2e1ee280Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:50:38 +130028:27falsefullWhat happens if we stop naming things and how does it help with nature connectionElders, Technology and Modern LifeElders, Technology and Modern Life02f87434-2e82-4239-a8f1-9d030e8face8Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:34:31 +130028:16falsefullRobz wants to talk about Elders but inevitably we get sidetracked by issue of modern life and what our experiences with modern technology might really be teaching us.Overnight In The Bush With No GearOvernight In The Bush With No Gearba4999c2-d9a1-4254-9347-287bcef4b497Mon, 08 May 2023 11:58:01 +130028:47falsefullRobz heads to the Nelson Lakes area for the challenge of surviving over night with only the clothes on his back. Can Robz Get Lost in the Bush?Can Robz Get Lost in the Bush?4654ec13-f4d4-4f2e-afb5-7e36dd186f9eFri, 14 Apr 2023 14:16:09 +130029:50falsefullIt's not about survivalism, it's about becoming so at home in the bush that you're never in danger. We also quiz Robz on how his kid's programs work since they are very different to conventional after school activitiesNature Connection - What's the Point?Nature Connection - What's the Point?95184cc5-8be0-4959-99a0-cfbd23a1b847Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:47:41 +130029:30falsefullWe talk to Robz about his nature connection journey and where his Kura Taiao organisation is going for the futureNature Connection and the Modern WorldNature Connection and the Modern Worldb622314f-32ca-44df-a030-133b52340a3eMon, 13 Feb 2023 12:32:56 +130029:38falsefullSlow learning and how to knit the nature connection approach into the modern, fast-paced, online worldSoothing Western CivilisationSoothing Western Civilisation750d8f44-f101-4cb7-aeee-1462c4b2e792Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:44:13 +130025:26falsefullComparing Nature Connection concepts with ideas about left brain dominance in modern societyNature Connection - Bush TalkNature Connection - Bush Talk7c173cd2-c0b6-4ea6-85d3-889bd63f4a76Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:46:08 +130025:37falsefullRobz joins us to talk about the things we can learn from the natural world if we stop long enough to take in what's happening around us.Achievement Culture V Nature ConnectionAchievement Culture V Nature Connection3c1e1d8f-558c-4ad3-899b-bb94cba98318Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:21:06 +130026:05falsefullRobz joins us to talk about how his nature connection workshops contrasts with a culture that wants to see measurable outcomesWhy Does Robz Always Say The Weather Is Good?Why Does Robz Always Say The Weather Is Good?19f9cf1c-84c1-4f05-bd28-44df1f1262dcMon, 12 Sep 2022 12:21:53 +130026:00falsefullRobz triggers Aaron by describing the grey day outside as a beautiful dayNature Connection is not about talkingNature Connection is not about talking34ea013e-f940-40fa-9778-568d4891eee2Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:29:10 +130029:07falsefullRobz subverts the interview by asking Aaron the first question and we look at how he's planning to do things differently when speaking a conference later on this yearNature Connection - the basicsNature Connection - the basics088cbc10-647c-4092-87ca-f3513cec7f17Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:57:15 +130032:22falsefullIt's not a checklist or a ten-point plan but Robz and Aaron attempt to give you the basics of what Nature Connection is all aboutNatural Fire SkillsNatural Fire Skills18a3df20-318e-4ed3-8ea9-805fdada9032Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:07:46 +130030:36falsefullRobz is in-studio on a cold morning to talk about primitive fire lighting and what the experience teaches usNature Connection - MusicNature Connection - Musicff30aa35-126c-47aa-a9a5-2b266100b833Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:19 +130034:00falsefullIt's Raglan Music Month so we flip the show on it's head and learn a bit about Robz' music while Aaron tries desperately to make it link up to his Nature Connection workConnecting with the Natural WorldConnecting with the Natural World01205e21-36ab-4b8e-841a-607c17a3cbf6Mon, 02 May 2022 12:47:48 +130027:00falsefullRobz is in studio to talk about his favourite places but also how connecting nature can be done without having to find the perfect pristine locationLost in the Bush and Essential Bush SuppliesLost in the Bush and Essential Bush Supplies6650f23a-cfcf-4b09-b0aa-234690cae54aMon, 28 Mar 2022 11:51:17 +130031:29falsefullWe find out if Robz can actually get lost in the bush and how he would use Natural Navigation techniques to get un-lost. We also have a look at the surprisingly short list of essential items he brings when he goes bushNature Connection - Creating Intrigue to Encourage LearningNature Connection - Creating Intrigue to Encourage Learninga3201be0-e673-43f8-94b1-27934f3d10a6Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:52:04 +130027:47falsefullRobz talks about how he stimulated an interest in earth house building in his classes. Classes where the young people get to decide for themselves what they do