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Talking Taiao

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    Carl has been teaching horticulture for five years at WITT. He is looking back on his journey, all the way from Australia to the beautiful Taranaki soil! Dig in this episode to learn about the different Horticulture programmes at WITT, but…

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  • Looking Back on Four Years and 100+ Shows 🥳

    August 31, 2026 · 30 min

    Co-hosts Sophie and Elric are looking back on a LOT of Talking Taiao episodes! From gardening to waste, transport to conservation, and much more, they are sharing their experience of meeting and discussing with our community doing some…

  • Talking Taiao: Growing Food, Connection and Change with the Growmeez Initiative 🥦

    August 24, 2026 · 25 min

    What if growing food could also grow community, strengthen our connection to the whenua and help create a more sustainable Taranaki? On this episode, Sophie chats with Shari Corbett-Dwyer, Manager of Growmeez Communal Gardens, about an…

  • Talking Taiao: 🌱 Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026 - New App, New Properties, More Ways to Explore

    August 17, 2026 · 26 min

    Join Sophie Walker with Suzy Randall and Jenni Hammonds as they celebrate the launch of Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026 🌱 Discover what's new this year, explore the brand-new web app, and find out how you can plan your own sustainable…

  • Talking Taiao: Behind the Bins – Zero Waste with Sunita Torrance

    August 10, 2026 · 25 min

    Join Sophie for a kōrero with Sustainable Taranaki's new Zero Waste Events and Education Manager, Sunita Torrance. Hear about Sunita's journey, the behind-the-scenes mahi that helps make Taranaki more sustainable, and how Zero Waste Events…

  • Talking Taiao: How Curiosity Can Inspire Conservation

    August 3, 2026 · 26 min

    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…

  • Talking Taiao: Plastic Free July 2026: Small Swaps, Big Impact

    July 27, 2026 · 27 min

    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…

  • Talking Taiao: Celebrating cycling in Taranaki with Anton

    July 20, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

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About the show

Welcome to Talking Taiao! This show aims to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability. We focus on positive, educational and uplifting discussions, showing how a culture of kaitiakitanga (guardianship of the land) can make Taranaki a thriving region for all! Made by the team at Sustainable Taranaki.