Karen Saunders talks about the work of Waiheke Native Bird Rescue, the health of Hauraki Gulf bird populations and the threat of bird flu H5N1

In this episode Emily does a deep dive into plant based diets, alternative proteins, their health impacts, and how they fit into a food systems approach.

Jo nUttall and Robyn Wilson from Waiheke Adult Learning talk with Chris Walker about the learning centre's programmes

Political and economic journalist Bernard Hickey discusses MMP and concerns that the electoral system may not be enabling the kind of political change New Zealand needs.

In this episode Emily continues to unpack the barriers that exist for people trying to access affordable and healthy food. A set of questions help the listener to understand what access really means. She also unpacks the Supermarket Duopoly in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tanya Batt talks aboiut the forthcoming inaugiral Waiheke Childrens Book Festival to be held on 16 August, 2026

Chris Walker talks to Kate Verpoorten, manager of Waiheke Citizens Advice Bureau. Kate talks about immigration issues they give advice on and also talks about Community Networks Waiheke.

In this episode Emily King shares the reality of hungry people in Aotearoa New Zealand, rising food and living costs, and how the school lunch programme that started off so well was stripped of everything. Barriers to accessing food are introduced.

Bob Hewitt runs a free board games library on Waiheke Island and is now developing his very own board game - Survivalist

Rob Morton from Gulf Trees grows trees sourced from local seeds to reforest Waiheke and the Gulf islands.