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Talking Taiao

Welcome to Talking Taiao! This show aims to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability. We focus on positive, educational and uplifting discussions, showing how a culture of kaitiakitanga (guardianship of the land) can make Taranaki a thriving region for all! Made by the team at Sustainable Taranaki.

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0:27:44

Talking Taiao: Less Waste, More Joy: Rethinking How...

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2025/11/03

From concerts to sporting events, Taranaki’s going zero waste! Sophie chats with Suzy Randall, our Zero Waste Events Manager, about what it really takes to keep events landfill-free, the latest innovations in waste reduction, and how you can make your next gathering greener.

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0:27:50

Talking Taiao: Evolving Organically: Wāhine Leading...

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2025/10/28

In this episode Sophie and Cath chat with Franziska of Bumblebee Bakery & Crop Swap Aotearoa, and Amanda-Jane of Everkind Organic skincare. We learn about their journeys, insights, and the inspiration behind Evolving Organically, a celebration of sustainability, community, and conscious enterprise as part of Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2025.

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0:26:54

Talking Taiao: Meet Joe - Sustainable Taranaki...

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2025/10/20

Joe has grown up in Taranaki, lived in Guatemala and England, and has been the Operations Lead of Sustainable Taranaki for the past four years. Learn more about how it is to manage a local non-profit with a team of 30 people running about 12 different programmes at the moment!

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0:24:6

Talking Taiao: Living Classrooms - Lessons from our...

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2025/10/13

How can an ordinary backyard become a place of learning? In this episode of Talking Taiao Sophie sits down with Cath Stabb, Sustainable Trails Coordinator, to explore the lessons our māra (gardens) can teach us, from growing kai and nurturing tamariki to building climate resilience. We’ll also look ahead to the Taranaki Sustainable Trails 31 October - 16 November 2025, with kid-friendly activities, community and school gardens, and free seeds to inspire whānau to learn, grow, and play in the taiao.

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0:26:26

Talking Taiao: Growmeez, Shari's Communal Gardens in...

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2025/10/06

What if you could start your own communal garden around Taranaki? Shari shares her experience of creating Growmeez, a local communal garden producing a LOT, and not only veggies!

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0:23:12

Talking Taiao: Sustainable Trails Countdown

Talking Taiao ·

2025/09/29

Our mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability.

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0:26:5

Beneath the Waves: Caring for Taranaki’s Marine Life

Talking Taiao ·

2025/09/22

What’s happening beneath the surface of our moana? In this episode of Talking Taiao on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM, Sophie sits down with Cam Hunt, Senior Ranger for DOC Taranaki, to talk about the Tapuae and Parininihi Marine Reserves, the state of our marine life, and the mahi DOC is leading to restore the coastal environment around New Plymouth. Discover how you and your whānau can play a part in protecting our blue backyard.

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0:29:47

Talking Taiao: Green Loop: turning local food waste...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/09/15

The Green Loop is now launched! This new local social enterprise is collecting food waste from businesses and converting it into soil for our farms in Taranaki. Join Mieke and Sophie explaining how this project started and how it works. Visit www.GreenLoop.org.nz for more info!

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0:26:31

Hands On for the Taiao: Volunteering with Sustainable...

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2025/09/08

Join Sophie Walker and Elric Aublant on Talking Taiao as they chat about fun ways to volunteer. From zero waste events and community gardens to beach cleanups and the Sustainable Backyards Trails. There’s plenty coming up to get involved, connect with others, and help care for our taiao!

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0:26:5

Sustainable Trails on the Hit the Trail Radio Show!

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2025/09/01

Join host Sophie as she chats with Catherine Stabb, Sustainable Trails Manager, about the inspiring properties and hosts featured in this year’s Hit the Trail series. From solar-powered homes to lush bio-intensive veggie gardens and abundant orchards, the Sustainable Trails open the gates to some of the most innovative and eco-friendly backyards in Taranaki. Discover clever tips you can try at home, meet the passionate people behind the projects.

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