Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA) have flipped a national environmental food waste problem into a social solution that nourishes millions countrywide.

In this episode I talk to ex Green Party MP Gareth Hughes about his life before, during and after politics and the phenomenal network of caring Kiwis who’ve contributed to the remarkable impact AFRA have made during its first year by redirecting over 7.5 million kilogrammes of food to create 29 million meals.

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Resources referred to in the episode

‘A Gentle Radical’ by Gareth Hughes – to be released end of May 2022

Published by Allen and Unwin, NZ 

http://www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/books/other-books/A-Gentle-Radical-Gareth-Hughes-9781988547831

Book Depository

https://www.bookdepository.com/Gentle-Radical-Gareth-Hughes/9781988547831?ref=grid-view&qid=1649148381001&sr=1-1

Auckland City Mission

https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/

Kaibosh Food Rescue, Wellington

https://kaibosh.org.nz/

Kiwi Harvest

https://www.kiwiharvest.org.nz/

Fair Food

https://fairfood.org.nz/

Kaivolution – Go Eco

https://goeco.org.nz/

Love Food, Hate Waste

https://lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz/

Gleaning Network NZ – ‘Perfectly Imperfect’

https://www.perfectlyimperfect.org.nz/

Food Print app

https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/foodprint/id1462596522

Book 

The Power Broker - Robert A Caro

https://www.robertcaro.com/

Quote:

“We went to the moon to learn about the moon, when we came home, we actually learnt about ourselves.”

Photo of Earth - William Anders 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/earthrise-apollo-8-photo-at-50-how-it-changed-the-world

News, events and stories referenced in show:

Trash movie

https://www.waterbear.com/watch/feature/61f911f3bf43d6fa8e983168

Spirit festival ticket link - www.nzspiritfestival.com/tickets

Marianne Williamson

Website:https://marianne.com/

Project Angel food

Website: https://www.angelfood.org/

Menu planning with Menu Aid

Episode with Elise Hilliam from Menu Aid – 'What’s for Dinner Dilemma'

https://wastenotwantnot.podbean.com/e/what-s-for-dinner-dilemma-elise-hilliam/

Menu Aid website: ps://www.menuaid.co.nz/

Bower app

https://en.getbower.com/

saveBoard – recycled plastic building materials

Website:  https://www.saveboard.nz/

Clip from feature on Seven Sharp - https://fb.watch/cdHDwpDKmX/

Petitions:

Have your say on Transforming Recycling Proposals for New Zealand

https://environment.govt.nz/news/transforming-recycling/?fbclid=IwAR1Vx8t0lCD6-EHBEZJUJoaaaX9b9EsvBEeuk_mP7mH1rA9gmbpSjornpFw

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Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

General Manager Ruth Boyes and Construction Manager Dave Knight from Junkrun in Auckland are enthusiastic members of a team who’re devoted to disrupting the waste industry; honoring the intrinsic value of all materials by turning junk from one place into treasure for someone else in a different place.

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Junkrun website:

https://www.junkrun.co.nz/

Civil Share app

http://civilshare.co.nz/

Sustainable Business Network’s list of product stewardship companies

https://www.sbnproductstewardship.org.nz/

Ruth’s favourite

Book:

The Tipping point - Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.bookdepository.com/Tipping-Point-Malcolm-Gladwell/9780316679077?ref=grid-view&qid=1646881852834&sr=1-1

Quote:

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production.” – Pete Seeger

Dave’s favourite quote

 “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace” Jimmy Hendrix

Coroball

https://www.coraball.com/

Pet Hair Removal product (NZ)

https://themarket.com/nz/p/2-pack-pet-hair-remover-dog-hair-cat-fur-laundry-removal-cleaning-tool/5463-4948820557962?skuid=9692518&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3IqSBhCoARIsAMBkTb1DJKvZKlQ8tuuzudVEHqRlcgkktmGqXEJcvDio9FNMwf53mix4g0caAu8GEALw_wcB

Toitu – Six item challenge company

Tips on measuring, managing and reducing your own environmental impact - https://www.toitu.co.nz/tools-and-resources/for-individuals

Right to Repair petition

https://community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/make-it-our-right-to-repair

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Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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Joanna Penn is a fiction and non-fiction writer and fellow podcaster with a passion to help people develop their own creativity and share it with the world. After reaching a tipping point in her life when her job became a daily grind, her desire to create a life full of opportunities to write and travel propelled her into implementing the small changes she needed to make her dream a reality. Joanna shares some of the invaluable lessons she's learnt over the past 15 years to help you release your own creativity. 

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Joanna Penn – The Creative Penn

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

J K Penn - Thriller author

https://jfpenn.com/

Books

How to make a living with your writing - Joanna Penn

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/makealiving/

The Art of Turning Pro – Steven Pressfield

https://stevenpressfield.com/books/turning-pro/

Quote: ‘This too shall pass’

Alliance Independent Authors 

https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/members/join/

News item links:

Petition to stop deep sea trawling in NZ

https://www.wwf.org.nz/take_action/deny_high_seas_trawl_permits/#:~:text=Aotearoa%20is%20currently%20the%20only,the%20health%20of%20the%20ocean.

Petition to save the Brydes whales

https://www.wwf.org.nz/take_action/help_save_our_brydes_whales/?fbclid=IwAR3MQSDpA2Jmtga5oHyMiHE6no7z0abhhtKyHjhIlvLELoPMd6NZ-T7QZZ0

Microbial jungle discovered below the Ross Ice shelf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWwhqaAMkfk

Raph, aka Reydiant Reality is a natural, no nonsense intuitive, tarot reader, astrologer and numerologist. He’s a self-professed ‘Cosmic Navigator’ who’ll help you understand the symbolic meaning of the patterns and cycles of life so you can find your way to the heart of what matters most to you. His grounded approach, infectious laugh and in-depth knowledge and experience of all things weird and wonderful are just some of the invaluable gifts he has to help you change your tomorrow, today.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

or email me on: [email protected]

Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

Join and comment on the Waste Not Want Not facebook page:

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Raphael Rey’s website:

https://www.reydiantreality.com/

Raph’s You Tube channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/ReydiantReality

Magical mumma, Lore de Angeles

https://loredeangeles.com/

Advanced Tarot The Voyage of Prophecy

https://www.bookdepository.com/Advanced-Tarot-Voyage-Prophecy-Ly-De-Angeles/9780648574521?ref=pd_detail_1_sims_b_p2p_1

London School of Astrology:

https://londonschoolofastrology.co.uk/

Adam Elenbaas - https://nightlightastrology.com/

Astrology with Heather - https://www.astrologywithheather.com/

Books

Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield

https://www.bookdepository.com/Celestine-Prophecy-James-Redfield/9781742751054?ref=grid-view&qid=1647004641459&sr=1-2

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior – Dan Millman

https://www.bookdepository.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Dan-Millman/9781932073201?ref=grid-view&qid=1647004509835&sr=1-1

The New Earth – Eckhart Tolle - https://www.bookdepository.com/New-Earth-Eckhart-Tolle/9780141039411?ref=grid-view&qid=1647004439596&sr=1-1

Proposal and consultation details for transforming recycling in NZ

https://environment.govt.nz/news/transforming-recycling/?fbclid=IwAR3ZrtqSNH56aYn-4PzxRQmKy4_C_QCWPkePjNtTZmVaOfG_awqpgKsTdJI

Snag Army

https://www.facebook.com/snagarmy/

Archie Williams audition on AGT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAWXyzVWwRc

Sarah Ferguson – One Ocean swim - follow her adventure on https://www.facebook.com/BreatheOcean1/

Breathe Conservation

https://breatheconservation.org/

A ‘No Hassle’ approach to life, together with an indomitable will to serve her community and create a level playing field with opportunities for a win, win, win scenario are just some of the magic ingredients Neta Talmor has integrated into her ready-made ‘No Hassle’ website business.

Neta is a ray of sunshine - her fortitude, faith and fresh fun persona combined with a philosophy that nothing in life should be wasted (unless it’s toilet paper!) shines through her work and has an empowering effect on everyone who crosses her path.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Neta Talmor’s ‘No Hassle’ website

https://nohasslewebsite.com/

Neta's favourite quote: 

‘With great power comes great responsibility’

NaNoWriMo  

National Novel Writing Month – annual writing challenge annually 1st November

https://nanowrimo.org/

Petition for high seas treaty

https://only.one/act/high-seas

Petition against sand mining in Mangawhai and Pakiri

https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/save-pakiri-beach-from-sand-mining#:~:text=Save%20our%20Sands%20%2D%20stop%20sand%20mining%20at%20Mangawhai%20Pakiri%20Beaches,-Sign%20the%20petition&text=This%20petition%20is%20the%20continuation,applied%20for%20by%20McCallum%20Brothers

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Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/

Carrie joins me from Thailand to share the magic of mandalas to lift our energy to the frequency of freedom, love and peace to help build the relationship to ourselves, the environment and our communities. 

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Carrie’s website:

https://brightwellbeing.co.uk/

Freedom, Love, Peace mandala:

https://brightwellbeing.co.uk/mandala-freedom-peace-love/?fbclid=IwAR0SwMBElzulSNLYKmkh9Ua27z3WIs_49eLgpTyvKkKs186g1uws23_FjC4

Reiki infused colouring mandala

https://brightwellbeing.co.uk/mandala-freedom-peace-love/?fbclid=IwAR0SwMBElzulSNLYKmkh9Ua27z3WIs_49eLgpTyvKkKs186g1uws23_FjC4

Book:

Conversations with God – Neale Donald-Walsh

Book 1 of 4

https://www.bookdepository.com/Conversations-With-God-Neale-Donald-Walsch/9780340693254?ref=grid-view&qid=1646276160903&sr=1-1

Quote

‘Be now what it is that you wish to become, and be now, what it is that you already are.’

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Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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Musician and founder of the NZ Spirit Festival, Franko Heke shares how he's transitioned from feeling like a misfit, grappling with suicidal thoughts and carrying the burden of societal labels into becoming a man who feels liberated because he's learned to love and respect himself. His story will undoubtedly help you find the strength and courage to let go of the idea of who you think you should be so you can be proud of who you really are and take a stand for what you believe in – which ultimately needs to be yourself.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Franko's contact details:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/frankohekeofficial

Spotify channel:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5p5UueGXf1M9AfUCOIqkir?si=mWRzWM4_T-e2SBcbzfQw8g&fbclid=IwAR3ly3-IfU2jIBkvpR1qxxv-nW8szxGqR_aDIL9FhiBu1C8u0gpvoOWtItI&nd=1

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/frankoheke/

Favourite book:

The Art of Happiness – Dalai Lama

https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Art-of-Happiness/9780340750155

Music

It’s Our Time – Franko Heke

Quote:

What you do with your body is your business

Global Plastics Treaty

https://only.one/act/plasticstreaty

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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Natalie Cutler Welsh aka ‘The Go to Girl’ is super charged with the skills and personality to bring out the best in people and show them how to up their brave and amplify their own talents.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Website: Natalie Cutler Welsh

https://nataliecutlerwelsh.com/wellness/

Website:  Up Your Brave

https://upyourbrave.com/

Facebook – Go To Girl:  https://www.facebook.com/GoToGirlNatalieCW/

Facebook - Amplify Your Impact, Business & Wellness

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GotoGirlCommunity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotogirlnz/?hl=en

Natalie’s authored books:

If Only They’d Told Me  

https://nataliecutlerwelsh.com/parenting/

Trailblazers

https://professionalspeakers.nz/trailblazers/?fbclid=IwAR1rl8beWlzFNSfwLIF2uzu9CwkhVrfpierRduHWJOsMznCotpxqlaWsoJg#!form/Trailblazer

Book recommendation:

The Big Five for Life – John Strelecky

https://www.bookdepository.com/Big-Five-For-Life-John-P-Strelecky/9780749929589?ref=grid-view&qid=1645054688659&sr=1-1

Plastic Global Treaty petition:

https://petition.act.greenpeace.org.nz/plastic-global-treaty

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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Everett Norris has a phenomenal philosophy for creating happy healthy homes. He's a builder who specialises in tiny homes and strawbale houses; offering hands-on workshops for people to learn the skills and knowledge to design, project manage and construct a dwelling that nurtures and nourishes the soul.

If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

Join and comment on the Waste Not Want Not facebook page:

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Ever Homes:

https://www.everhomes.co.nz/

Tiny House Workshop, Christchurch – 15th – 19th April

https://www.everhomes.co.nz/event-details/2022-christchurch-tiny-house-workshop-850

Music

Songs from ‘Hamilton’ the musical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPSWZUExZ8M

Books:

The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It by Will Storr

https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Status-Game/9780008354640 

The Productivity Project - Chris Bailey

https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Productivity-Project/9780349413051

Atomic Habits – James Clear

https://www.bookdepository.com/Atomic-Habits/9781847941831

How to be Miserable - Randy J Paterson

https://www.bookdepository.com/How-Be-Miserable-Randy-J-Paterson/9781626254060?ref=grid-view&qid=1644451629410&sr=1-1

Quote:

'Everyone is my better in one way or another'

Actual quote is

“In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that, I learn from him.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Laundry egg:

https://ecoshop.kiwi.nz/products/laundry-egg

Coroball

https://caliwoods.co.nz/products/cora-ball

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Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/

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Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/

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Check out my blog ‘A Quest to Connect’ where you’ll see a photo of how horses mirror human behaviour

https://philippaross.com/quest-to-connect/

Influential people:

Merv Kildy – Australian horseman

Books:

How to Heal Your Life – Louise Hay

Tom Brown’s Science and Art of Tracking – Nature’s Path to Spiritual Discovery – Tom Brown Jr

Quote:

“It’ll all work out in the end and if it doesn’t, we haven’t reached the end”

The actual quote Ian was referring to was

“In India, we have a saying; everything will be all right in the end. So, if it’s not all right, it is not yet the end,” said by the character Sonny Kapoor in The Best Marigold Hotel movie

Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay

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