Talking Taiao
Our mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
Sustainable Trails on the Hit the Trail Radio Show!
Join host Sophie as she chats with Catherine Stabb, Sustainable Trails Manager, about the inspiring properties and hosts featured in this year’s Hit the Trail series. From solar-powered homes to lus…
00:26:05 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Single Use Packaging
Our mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability.
00:28:17 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Rooted in Change – Launching the Sustainable Trails of 2025
From gardens that give back to builds that breathe, and farms that put the whenua first, the 2025 Sustainable Trails programme is back and better than ever! Join Talking Taiao host Sophie Walker as s…
00:23:49 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Our Big Issue(s) with Compostable Packaging
We discard 800,000 coffee cups a day in Aotearoa. Dave and Elric discuss why this is a BIG issue and what we can all do to fix it. From local companies leading the way to the technicalities (and gree…
00:28:44 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Winter in the Māra with Mieke
In this episode of Talking Taiao, Sophie chats with Sustainable Taranaki’s Organic Programmes Manager, Mieke Verschoor, about how to keep your māra (garden) thriving during the colder months. From co…
00:28:34 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Guardians of the Moana: Marine Conservation in Taranaki
In this inspiring episode, host Sophie Walker sits down with Elise Smith from the Ngā Motu Marine Reserve Society to dive deep into the world of marine conservation in Taranaki. From the history of t…
00:27:34 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Meet Forest & Bird Youth Taranaki
This week, Amber and Monique are joining us to discuss rangatahi (youth) engagement to protect our taiao (environment). Local events, what our local youth care about, and how they can be involved: tu…
00:27:44 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Plastic Free July
In this special episode of Talking Taiao, Sophie Walker and Elric Aublant from Sustainable Taranaki kōrero about all things Plastic Free July. From easy everyday swaps to their brand-new interactive …
00:30:17 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Farmers Market Taranaki
Our mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability. On today's episode we celebrate the 20th year of…
00:24:25 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Homemade Magic with Michelle Byrne
On this episode of Talking Taiao, host Sophie Walker chats with Michelle Byrne from Your Home, Naturally about the powerful impact of making your own cleaning products. Learn how these simple swaps …
00:27:13 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Growing Mushrooms in Taranaki & in Your Home
Meet Matt from Ground Breaking Mushrooms! He shares with us his passion and knowledge about mushrooms. Local NZ mushrooms, secrets to easily grow them at home, and tips to avoid plastic and make the …
00:26:58 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Green Waves - The Best Environmental Podcases from Aotearoa and Around the World
In this episode of Talking Taiao on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM, Sophie dives into the rich world of environmental podcasts. From local gems here in Aotearoa to powerful global favourites. Whether …
00:16:19 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Cycling in New Plymouth & New Cycle Lanes
Join the hot topic of the week: cycling around Ngāmotu! Sharon and Elric are both cycling and driving, and today they discuss how it is to cycle around town and share their views on the new cycle lan…
00:29:09 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Introducing the FDMC Plant Nursery
This week we are meeting Aimee Watkins from the Francis Douglas Memorial College and discussing their well-established agriculture/horticulture programme, built up over the last 7 years. Learn about …
00:29:12 |
Sun 18 May 2025
Tips On Being A Sustainable Surfer
Inspired by a recent Sustainable Taranaki reel, Sophie and Elric chat surf, sustainability and salty tips to help protects our coast and our moana. This episode is full of fun, real talk and simple w…
00:36:49 |
Sun 11 May 2025
Simplifying Sustainable Business
Join Sophie as she chats with Belen Mathias from Ocean By Drops and Suzy Randall, Zero Waste Events Manager, about simple, practical ways to bring more sustainability into your pakihi (business). Fro…
00:37:27 |
Sun 04 May 2025
Nature Clean Ups & Kaitiakitanga
In this episode, Sophie and Elric chat about the Nature Clean Ups programme at Sustainable Taranaki. Learn more about what clean ups are, why they matter and how you can get involved. Join this dow…
00:29:32 |
Sun 27 Apr 2025
Public Transport
This week, Suraya and Elric discuss public transport in Taranaki. What are the bus routes in Taranaki? How does it work? Is it popular? In the second half of the show, we discuss passenger trains in …
00:30:21 |
Sun 20 Apr 2025
Talking Taiao 14-04-2025 Junction Upcycle Challenge
Dave from the Junction Zero Waste Hub talks about the current Reuse Shop Upcycle Challenge and the upcoming Taranaki Schools upcycling competition.
00:30:12 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Talking Taiao 31-03-2025 Autumn Zero Waste Workshop Series
Dave from the Junction Zero Waste hub discusses opportunities for building your own understanding of Zero Waste practices through theoretical and practical workshops.
00:31:17 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
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