Talking Taiao

This week Sophie chats with new Sustainable Trails Co-Coordinator Suzy Randall about the exciting road ahead for Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026. Get to know Suzy, hear what inspires her about the kaupapa, and discover what makes the Trails such a special celebration of community, creativity and connection with te taiao. From sustainable backyards and eco-builds to regenerative farming and local storytelling, this episode offers a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026 — plus key dates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved and keep in the loop. www.sustainabletrails.org.nz

Green Loop is steadily building a local circular food waste system in Taranaki, from working bees and compost trials to richer soil outcomes. In this episode of Talking Taiao, Dave James from Juno Gin Distillery reflects on being Green Loop’s first food waste collection customer and what that early adoption has looked like in practice. The conversation also looks ahead to Green Loop’s participation in the Venture Taranaki PowerUp programme, with co-founder Sophie Walker set to present at the upcoming Showcase evening on 13th May. Get in touch if you want to join Green Loop: www.greenloop.org.nz

For the International Composting Awareness Week (4-10 May), we are discussing why composting is a WIN WIN WIN WIN! Starting from the very small lens looking at bacteria and the soil, to your māra - garden, and all the way to our wider economy, and our beautiful planet Earth, we are explaining in this episode all the incredible benefits of composting. Any questions? Keen to join one of our workshops? Know a business wanted to join Green Loop? Get in touch using our Socials or website! www.SustainableTaranaki.org.nz

After exploring Aotearoa New Zealand on her bike, Lydia decided to stay here and has been working for 3 years in Climate Change Policy. Learn more about her journey (all the way from the UK), her work, and her tips & ideas for being more sustainable in Taranaki.

What are the implications of an LNG Terminal in Taranaki? What risks and benefits? But also, why and what is LNG? Join us as we discuss this "hot topic" with Sarah from Taranaki Energy Watch and Catherine from Climate Justice Taranaki. One thing is certain: now is the right time to talk about this and make the right decision for our energy and our future.