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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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0:26:28

Talking Taiao: Increasing Native Biodiversity in...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/12/22

Meet Nathan Hills from Rapid Reforestation. They are on a mission to increase native biodiversity in Taranaki, one tree at a time! In this episode, you'll learn how this great project started, how they plan and run an event, but also how you can be involved. If you are keen to volunteer or if you have a section that could be reforested.

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0:28:57

Talking Taiao: Rammed Earth & Real Talk: Jeff...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/12/15

Sophie Walker sits down with Taranaki builder Jeff Fairweather to unpack the magic of rammed earth, the challenges of building green, and why natural materials matter more than ever. A down-to-earth kōrero rooted in community, kaitiakitanga, and a vision for healthier homes.

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0:27:44

Talking Taiao: Kōanga to Raumati: What’s Blooming in...

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2025/12/08

Join Sophie Walker and garden kaitiaki, Dominic Bell, as they chat about the vibrant life of the Marfell Community Garden this spring. Hear about new initiatives, kai growing strong, sustainable taiao practices, and what’s planned for raumati. A wholesome blend of laughter, learning, and māra-inspired wisdom.

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0:26:40

Talking Taiao: Graduating with a Master of...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/12/01

Hannah is a physiotherapist in Taranaki, and she has recently graduated with a Master of Sustainable Development Goals from Massey University. Tune in with Elric as they discuss what the course was, what she has been taught, what she loved and what she plans to do now in this space.

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0:29:54

Talking Taiao: Smarter Business for a Healthier Planet

Talking Taiao ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, Sophie Walker and Suzy Randall from Sustainable Taranaki share how the Business Support Programme is helping local businesses and events reduce waste, embrace circular thinking, and create lasting positive change. With hands-on guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community, Sustainable Taranaki is making it easier than ever to take real steps toward a greener future.

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0:27:33

Talking Taiao: Bringing back passenger trains to...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/11/17

Why should we bring passenger trains to Taranaki? How can you support it? Elric is discussing with Louise James and Sharon Bevins from the Future is Rail Taranaki to find out why bringing back passenger trains would be great for all of us. Make sure you sign their online petition!

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0:25:22

Talking Taiao: Protecting Our Taiao, One Snorkel at a...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/11/10

Join Sophie as she chats with Rachel Eckersley from Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR). Discover how Taranaki schools and their whānau are diving into the moana, learning to snorkel, exploring protected marine environments, and embracing kaitiakitanga. From school pools to Goat Island, Rachel shares inspiring stories of tamariki connecting with their local marine world. Contact Rachel for more information rachel@mountainstosea.org.nz

en-nz

0:27:44

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

Talking Taiao ·

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.

en-nz

0:27:50

Talking Taiao: Evolving Organically: Wāhine Leading...

Talking Taiao ·

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...

Talking Taiao ·

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!

en-nz

0:24:6

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

Talking Taiao ·

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.

en-nz

0:26:26

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

Talking Taiao ·

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.

en-nz

0:26:5

Beneath the Waves: Caring for Taranaki’s Marine Life

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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.

en-nz

0:29:47

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

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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!

en-nz

0:26:31

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

Talking Taiao ·

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!

en-nz

0:26:5

Sustainable Trails on the Hit the Trail Radio Show!

Talking Taiao ·

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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0:23:49

Rooted in Change – Launching the Sustainable Trails...

Talking Taiao ·

2025/08/18

From gardens that give back to builds that breathe, and farms that put the whenua first, the 2025 Sustainable Trails programme is back and better than ever! Join Talking Taiao host Sophie Walker as she chats with Catherine Stabb, Sustainable Trails Manager, about this year’s inspiring lineup: the Sustainable Backyards Trail, Sustainable Builds, and Sustainable Farms. Discover tips for visiting, how to get involved, and why working with nature makes all the difference.

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0:28:44

Our Big Issue(s) with Compostable Packaging

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2025/08/10

We discard 800,000 coffee cups a day in Aotearoa. Dave and Elric discuss why this is a BIG issue and what we can all do to fix it. From local companies leading the way to the technicalities (and greenwashing) behind "100% compostable plastic-free packaging", there is a lot to take away in this episode!

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0:28:34

Winter in the Māra with Mieke

Talking Taiao ·

2025/07/28

In this episode of Talking Taiao, Sophie chats with Sustainable Taranaki’s Organic Programmes Manager, Mieke Verschoor, about how to keep your māra (garden) thriving during the colder months. From composting tips and whānau-friendly garden ideas to what’s brewing in the community gardens of Marfell. It’s a celebration of winter abundance and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just planting your first seed, there’s something here to warm your hands and heart.

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