Ruud Kleinpaste
Presenter
Always happy to share his face with a wētā, entomologist and 'Bug Man' Ruud Kleinpaste is one of the insect world’s best friends. After moving to New Zealand from Holland in 1978, his work with MAF created a media profile for him which led to a long-running radio show, and a television career that saw Buggin’ with Ruud, his show for American cable network Animal Planet, screen in over 60 countries.
Bugs are fabulously adapted to their environment; over millions of years they’ve evolved to become the fantastic creatures they are. We have an obligation to look after them and every animal on the planet – for science, technology and medicine and for the stability of the Earth’s interconnected ecosystems. Ruud Kleinpaste in North and South, November 2007
Interview
Ruud Kleinpaste: The Bug Man...
Interview, 2012
Here to Stay
2009, Presenter - Television
Maggie's Garden Show - Ellerslie Flower Show Special
2000, Presenter - Television
Maggie's Garden Show
1992 - 2003, Presenter - Television
The Early Bird Show - Excerpts
1991, Presenter - Television
The Enduring Land - Home Away From Home
1990, Presenter - Television
The Enduring Land
1990, Narrator - Television
The Enduring Land - Green Velvet
1990, Presenter - Television
The Enduring Land - Winners and Losers
1990, Presenter - Television
The Early Bird Show
1991 - 1992, Guest - Television
What Now?
1994, Presenter - Television