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Talking Taiao

Sustainable Taranaki

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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0:26:32

Taranaki Sustainable Trails: The People, the Gardens,...

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2026/09/28

Behind every garden is a person, a journey and a reason for growing. In this episode, Sophie talks with two of our Taranaki Sustainable Trails garden hosts Mary Mattock of Bluebells and Beetroot and Emma Boyd of Wild Table. Together they share their journey to becoming hosts, the lessons the whenua has taught them, plus the practical skills and sustainable gardening tips they’re sharing with visitors. A kōrero about growing, learning and finding ways to live more lightly with te taiao. Find out

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0:26:47

From Rubbish to Resources: Kimberly Hope on Making...

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2026/09/21

What happens when a lifelong passion for te taiao becomes a career in waste minimisation, sustainability and environmental science? This week Sophie chats with Taranaki environmental champion Kimberly Hope, a trustee of Sustainable Taranaki. Kimberly shares her journey from a deep-rooted love of the environment to working in local government and consultancy, the lessons she’s learned about creating real change in our communities, and what inspired her to join the board of Sustainable Taranaki. We’ll

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0:29:46

Learning the Secrets of Soil and Horticulture with...

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2026/09/14

Carl has been teaching horticulture for five years at WITT. He is looking back on his journey, all the way from Australia to the beautiful Taranaki soil! Dig in this episode to learn about the different Horticulture programmes at WITT, but also why (and how) assessing your soil is key in growing food and all plants! Carl will be running a workshop during the 2026 Sustainable Trails: "Soil Health: Know What You Need" on Saturday 7 November. Visit WITT's website to learn more about the Horticulture

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0:28:48

Big Clean, Big Change: Kaitiakitanga in Action with...

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2026/09/07

This week Sophie chats with Sustainable Coastlines co-founder Sam Judd ahead of the Hirepool Big Clean Taranaki, happening across the region from 14–20 September. Sam has spent years bringing people together to tackle plastic pollution and care for our coastlines, from community clean-ups here in Aotearoa to working internationally on solutions to marine litter. Together, Sophie and Sam explore why getting people out onto the whenua and moana can create genuine behaviour change, build stronger

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0:30:24

Looking Back on Four Years and 100+ Shows 🥳

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2026/08/31

Co-hosts Sophie and Elric are looking back on a LOT of Talking Taiao episodes! From gardening to waste, transport to conservation, and much more, they are sharing their experience of meeting and discussing with our community doing some good in Taranaki! Explore all our previous episodes on www.artmedia.org.nz/programme/talkingtaiao and on www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/talking-taiao-sustainable-podcast-in-taranaki 💯👀🔙🥳

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0:24:53

Talking Taiao: Growing Food, Connection and Change...

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2026/08/24

What if growing food could also grow community, strengthen our connection to the whenua and help create a more sustainable Taranaki? On this episode, Sophie chats with Shari Corbett-Dwyer, Manager of Growmeez Communal Gardens, about an innovative approach to community gardening that transforms under-utilised private land into small, thriving spaces for growing healthy, spray-free kai 🥦🍆🌶️ We’ll explore how Growmeez supports people to learn, share and grow together, while building practical

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0:26:0

Talking Taiao: 🌱 Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026 -...

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2026/08/17

Join Sophie Walker with Suzy Randall and Jenni Hammonds as they celebrate the launch of Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026 🌱 Discover what's new this year, explore the brand-new web app, and find out how you can plan your own sustainable adventure across Taranaki. Visit www.sustainabletrails.org.nz for more details.

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0:25:17

Talking Taiao: Behind the Bins – Zero Waste with...

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2026/08/10

Join Sophie for a kōrero with Sustainable Taranaki's new Zero Waste Events and Education Manager, Sunita Torrance. Hear about Sunita's journey, the behind-the-scenes mahi that helps make Taranaki more sustainable, and how Zero Waste Events and education supports waste reduction, boosts recycling and composting, and care for our taiao.

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0:26:24

Talking Taiao: How Curiosity Can Inspire Conservation

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2026/08/03

What began with a single set of footprints on Ōakura Beach soon became a family-led conservation project helping to monitor and protect Kororā (little blue penguins) along the Taranaki coastline. In this episode Sophie talks with Edyta Materka about citizen science, kaitiakitanga, and how curiosity, connection to place, and community action can inspire us all to become guardians of te taiao.

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0:26:35

Talking Taiao: Plastic Free July 2026: Small Swaps,...

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2026/07/27

Plastic Free July doesn't have to be perfect; it just starts with one swap. Join us as we explore easy ways to reduce single-use plastics, support local businesses, and look after our beautiful Taranaki environment. Expect practical ideas, plenty of laughs, and inspiration to make a difference.Link to plastic free shopping in Taranaki: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/news/zero-plastic-options-in-taranaki-our-interactive-map

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0:28:18

Talking Taiao: Celebrating cycling in Taranaki with...

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2026/07/20

Connecting people, place and wellbeing: what if we could support more people on bikes? How can we make it easier for our community to enjoy cycling around town? Meet Anton, the new North Taranaki Cycling Advocates coordinator, and learn about his vision and the NTCA's new kaupapa. Keen to get involved or wanting to learn more? Visit www.northtaranakicyclingadvocates.org

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0:30:4

Local actions with Sarah Lucas: how can we protect...

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2026/07/06

From small acts through to standing for nature through governance, we are discussing with the local Sarah Lucas how we can all protect our beautiful taiao - environment, here in Taranaki. In this episode we dive into Sarah's past experiences in Kosovo, Nepal, Franz Josef Glacier and Taranaki, to see how it shaped her current life and ideas.

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0:29:50

Talking Taiao: Two dads discussing "sustainable...

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2026/06/29

How much can you save using reusable nappies? (Spoiler: thousands of dollars + a LOT of waste!) How does it work and what is great or "not too great" about them? Dom and his ex-partner created the perfect NZ reusable nappies a few years ago, here in Taranaki. He is discussing with us how his "sustainable nappies" journey went! P.S. Come to the Marfell Community Garden on Sundays 10am - 12pm to get your free bundle of 7 reusable nappies!

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0:25:28

Talking Taiao: Come Grow With Us: Exploring...

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2026/06/22

In this episode Sophie chats with Sustainable Taranaki's Organic Programmes Manager, Mieke Verschoor, about the important role community gardens play in creating healthier, more connected and sustainable communities. They explore what's been happening across Sustainable Taranaki's gardens, the benefits of growing local kai, and how people of all ages and experience levels can get involved. Join us for a relaxed and inspiring kōrero about growing food, friendships and resilience.

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0:26:59

Talking Taiao: Living Lightly

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2026/06/15

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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0:26:59

Talking Taiao: Living Lightly, Art Choices, and...

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2026/06/15

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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0:26:30

Growing the Future – A Sneak Peek at Taranaki...

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2026/05/25

This week Sophie chats with new Sustainable Trails Co-Coordinator Suzy Randall about the exciting road ahead for Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026. Get to know Suzy, hear what inspires her about the kaupapa, and discover what makes the Trails such a special celebration of community, creativity and connection with te taiao. From sustainable backyards and eco-builds to regenerative farming and local storytelling, this episode offers a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026 — plus key dates, upcoming

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0:30:0

Talking Taiao: Juno Distillery: the first local...

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2026/05/11

Green Loop is steadily building a local circular food waste system in Taranaki, from working bees and compost trials to richer soil outcomes. In this episode of Talking Taiao, Dave James from Juno Gin Distillery reflects on being Green Loop’s first food waste collection customer and what that early adoption has looked like in practice. The conversation also looks ahead to Green Loop’s participation in the Venture Taranaki PowerUp programme, with co-founder Sophie Walker set to present at the

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0:29:53

Talking Taiao: This is How Composting Can Save Us,...

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2026/05/04

For the International Composting Awareness Week (4-10 May), we are discussing why composting is a WIN WIN WIN WIN! Starting from the very small lens looking at bacteria and the soil, to your māra - garden, and all the way to our wider economy, and our beautiful planet Earth, we are explaining in this episode all the incredible benefits of composting. Any questions? Keen to join one of our workshops? Know a business wanted to join Green Loop? Get in touch using our Socials or website

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0:29:22

Talking Taiao: From Cycling Around NZ to Working in...

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2026/04/27

After exploring Aotearoa New Zealand on her bike, Lydia decided to stay here and has been working for 3 years in Climate Change Policy. Learn more about her journey (all the way from the UK), her work, and her tips & ideas for being more sustainable in Taranaki.

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