Talking Taiao

What began with a single set of footprints on Ōakura Beach soon became a family-led conservation project helping to monitor and protect Kororā (little blue penguins) along the Taranaki coastline. In this episode Sophie talks with Edyta Materka about citizen science, kaitiakitanga, and how curiosity, connection to place, and community action can inspire us all to become guardians of te taiao.

Plastic Free July doesn't have to be perfect; it just starts with one swap. Join us as we explore easy ways to reduce single-use plastics, support local businesses, and look after our beautiful Taranaki environment. Expect practical ideas, plenty of laughs, and inspiration to make a difference.
Link to plastic free shopping in Taranaki: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/news/zero-plastic-options-in-taranaki-our-interactive-map

Connecting people, place and wellbeing: what if we could support more people on bikes? How can we make it easier for our community to enjoy cycling around town? Meet Anton, the new North Taranaki Cycling Advocates coordinator, and learn about his vision and the NTCA's new kaupapa. Keen to get involved or wanting to learn more? Visit www.northtaranakicyclingadvocates.org

From small acts through to standing for nature through governance, we are discussing with the local Sarah Lucas how we can all protect our beautiful taiao - environment, here in Taranaki. In this episode we dive into Sarah's past experiences in Kosovo, Nepal, Franz Josef Glacier and Taranaki, to see how it shaped her current life and ideas.

How much can you save using reusable nappies? (Spoiler: thousands of dollars + a LOT of waste!) How does it work and what is great or "not too great" about them? Dom and his ex-partner created the perfect NZ reusable nappies a few years ago, here in Taranaki. He is discussing with us how his "sustainable nappies" journey went! P.S. Come to the Marfell Community Garden on Sundays 10am - 12pm to get your free bundle of 7 reusable nappies!