In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Chris Perks of Tonkin + Taylor about the Te Ara Tupua Cycleway project in New Zealand.

Chris explains how the team used innovative, nature-based design—like an artificial reef for stormwater treatment—to reduce costs, protect local ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. He also shares how New Zealand’s approach to infrastructure combines environmental stewardship, cultural respect, and creative engineering to achieve lasting impact.

Guest Quote:

“From someone that’s putting in some aggregates, some asphalt, and some concrete, we’re actually stimulating environmental benefits and wildlife growth. That’s pretty cool.” – Chris Perks

Time Stamps

00:45 The Tapua Cycleway: Connecting Communities Through Sustainable Design

02:05 Balancing Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Along the Coast

03:25 The Artificial Reef: A Smarter, Greener Stormwater Solution

05:00 How Collaboration Drove Innovation and Cost Savings

08:20 Lessons from New Zealand: Resourcefulness, Stakeholders, and Scale

Sponsor Copy

Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services worldwide. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more.

Links

• Inogenalliance.com/resources
• Inogenalliance.com/podcast]
• Angie on LinkedIn
• Chris on LinkedIn

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