Talking Taiao

Jenni and Suzy discuss the 10 year anniversary of Crop Swap, which also happens to co-incide with 10 years of Sustainable Backyards. Hear all about both of these initiatives, and how they are helping to build the sustainable community in Taranaki.

Listen to Garden Coordinator Alice Arnold talk about the journey of St Mary's Community Garden in Hawera. From a blank strip of grass to a thriving garden focused on sustainable gardening practices and growing community connections.

Listen to some inspiring tamariki korero about their sustainable bush classroom at Waitoriki School, working with Te Ara Taiao, Maramataka and preparing to be part of the Sustainable Backyards Trails 2024.

In this episode, Sophie chats with Tina Koch, the Market Director, about their commitment to zero waste and reuse, innovative initiatives like the wash trailer, and how they're paving the way for a greener future. Discover how this local market is leading the charge in environmental responsibility, with fun, interactive insights for listeners of all ages.

Dominic Bell and Steve Francis chat with Sophie about Kōia, a transformative initiative making an impact in Taranaki's community gardens. This episode highlights the positive effects at Marfell Community Garden and explores how Kōia, building on the Green Prescription, uses gardening to boost physical, spiritual, mental and social wellbeing, encouraging positive change and community connection.

Join Amy and Sophie for some laughs and insider tips on must-see sustainable properties featured in this year's Sustainable Trails. They share their experiences and favourite moments from visiting host locations and recording episodes for the Hit the Trail show.

Mieke and Sophie chat with Community Garden Coordinators, Dominic Bell, Alice Arnold and Tessa Tate about their gardens and the inspiring and community building mahi that's happening in these important spaces.

Sian Potier from Taranaki Kiwi Trust and Tane Manukonga from Te Ara Taiao chat with Sophie about the massive and vitally important mahi for kiwi conservation happening across Taranaki.

Link for Taranaki Kiwi trust - https://www.taranakikiwi.org.nz

Link for Te Ara Taiao - https://www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/our-programmes/te-ara-taiao

Sophie + Amy chat all things Sustainable Taranaki and run through the programmes we support and how you can get involved.

Jenni Hammonds, our Sustainable Trails Coordinator chats all things Taranaki Sustainable Trails, a bit of behind the scenes, and some exiting announcements, tours and events for 2024. Sustainable Backyards 1-10 November, Sustainable Farms and Builds Trails 11 - 17 November.  www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz