The Planet
Greenpeace activist fighting against dairy farm
Mackenzie Country is known for its beautiful lakes, mountains and... industrial dairy farms? Meet Gen, an activist fighting council consent against the new project.
Flowers that last forever
Do you love beautiful flowers but lack that green thumb? Enter MARK ANTONIA, the couple creating exquisite bouquets that last for years - yes, years ???
Inside NZ's Fungarium
Come with us as we take a tour inside New Zealand's very own fungarium! It might sound like an attraction at the Easter Show, but it's…
Indoor gardening
Step inside a real life urban jungle in the heart of Auckland city! Justin doesn't let a lack of space keep him from his love of…
The Climate Change Garden
Imagine a world without chocolate... ?Envision your mornings without that perky long black... ☕It seems as the world's climate changes, this scenario might not be so…
Urban Beekeeping
The rooftops of Auckland are abuzz with a sweet secret... Take a tour of the beehives tucked out of sight, gifting us with the golden 'nectar…
Maha attempts to grow a garden.
Our friend Maha is a self-confessed plant killer ??So, in celebration of gardens week, we gave her a challenge... 4 plants, 14 days. What will thrive?…
How free range is free range chicken?
Did you know there are no rules about what counts as free range chicken? ??
The little filter that could cripple the bottled water industry
Meet the young entrepreneur from Wellington who’s invented a filter that he says solves the problem of yuck-tasting tap water – without the cost and environmental…
The Flipside of sunscreen
It's great to be sun smart, but make sure you know what you're lathering up with! ☀️
Josie & T: Sustainability
TFW you're catapulted into the future and given advice on how to save the world.
Making surfboards out of fish bins and wood
When Jack found out how toxic the creation of surfboards could be, he set out to make an eco-friendly alternative ?♀️ ? ?
Harry Seagar- Sustainability
"Becoming a more sustainable person is very possible" - Harry explores what sustainability means to him and why we should fight to protect our beautiful country…
Nana's Old Wise Tales #2 - Sustainability
Nana shares wise words on why she swapped her plastic bags for sustainable totes. Be like Nana ??♻️
Energy of the Future
What happens when our current energy sources dwindle even further? Here are some options you might not have thought about ???
Sustainable Seafood - what's your score?
Think your kai moana is ka pai? Play this game to find out if you're eating the most sustainable seafood! ???
Sustainable Coastlines
What happens to a piece of litter on Auckland's busy Queen Street? This. ??
What actually happens to our recycling?
As a country we have a dirty habit of exporting our plastic waste. We think it's time to clean up our act. Do you? ? ♻️
Airline sustainability
Y'know that little tick-box that asks if you want to offset your carbon emissions when you fly - here's what it helps to combat.
Why are we eating whitebait when it's at risk of extinction?
Whitebait fritters are a New Zealand delicacy but dwindling numbers of these tiny fish due to a multitude of reasons mean that it could be off…
Solving NZ's possum problem: creating mutant possums
What if we could get possums to eradicate themselves? Genetically engineering these nocturnal nuisances could help to make Aotearoa predator-free by the year 2050 and help…
Re: discover - Kitekite Falls
Tucked away beside Auckland's Piha beach are the Kitekite falls. Standing at about 40m tall, this tiered waterfall is quite a sight ???
#Nature
If any of your Instagram snaps feature #nature, try walking the walk and take up the #whanauchallenge to see if you can live a more sustainable…
Captain Planet: eco-warrior or psychic?
Not only did he rock a green mullet, Captain Planet (along with his trusty Planeteers) predicted some of the natural crises the world is facing today.…
Piha is breathtaking, in more ways than one
Piha: named by CNN as one of the best beaches in the world, this hive of surfing, swimming and Maui dolphins has some dark secrets too…
Camp Glenorchy
Welcome to Camp Glenorchy, the world's first fully sustainable camping ground. Opening in March 2018, this clean, green camp site is bound to inspire people to…
Artists in Antarctica
For 60 years artists from New Zealand have been traveling to the icy landscapes of Antarctica to gain inspiration and create incredible works of art ❄️…
Acidification of the ocean
Our oceans are becoming more acidic, meaning major impacts on life under the sea. Cliff from NIWA New Zealand explains what's ocean acidification means and how…
NZ's West Coast - Washed Away
Erosion and rising water levels on the South Island's West Coast could see the town of Hector washed away completely.
These magic Paulownia trees clean up this dairy farm
Graham has won an award for his innovation in farm forestry. He uses Paulownia trees to stop nitrates leaching into the stream ???