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Green Tea June 2015

This show broadcast June 2015. Click here to listen to the podcast: GREEN TEA June 2015 SoundCloud 

In this special feature program I interview Reuben Harcourt who is freshly returned from a short, yet incredibly intense stint in Nepal. Reuben travelled to the country just three weeks before the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on 25 April. He was there volunteering at an orphanage when the devastating natural disaster changed everything. Rather than hightail it out of the country, Reuben says that evacuating never crossed his mind, and he quickly realised that he was in a privileged position to help those most in need. Click the podcast link above to hear his his awe-inspiring story, of being thrust into the impossible, of heart wrenching loss, grief, friendship, and rising to the challenge.

To read more about Reuben’s fundraiser, to donate, or contact him, here’s the link: REUBEN NEPAL Give a Little 

Reuben distributing sacks of rice - Nepal relief action in full swing.

Reuben & Vinod Sunchuary distributing sacks of rice – Nepal relief action in full swing.

 

House of rubble

House reduced to rubble

 

One of the tougher moments during the relief effort in Nepal

One of the toughest days during the relief effort, pulling the truck, meter by meter over several kilometers of badly damaged mountain pass. On the return trip it got much worse as the narrow and steep track was reduced to mud by heavy rain.

 

Reuben's team brought in the first aid many villagers had seen even 2 weeks after the earthquake

Two weeks after the earthquake, Reuben’s team brought in the first relief supplies these villagers had seen.

 

Relief in a sack

A sackful of relief. Much of the aid was distributed amongst the Pahari people who are considered ‘untouchable’ and subject to discrimination and poverty.

 

The most inspiring ragtag grassroots disaster response group that's ever sprung up out of nowhere!

“The most inspiring ragtag grassroots disaster response group that’s ever sprung up out of nowhere!”

 

The Avant-Gardener Hannah Zwartz gives us a lesson on mulching your winter garden. ‘Mulch mulch mulch’ she says!

 

Playist this month includes:

Jack Body ‘Ratschenita’ performed by the New Zealand String Quartet 2010

Loopcrew, ‘Nandor – One Inity’ from the 2005 album: The Green Room 004:Hope.

Title theme: Mardi Gras BB , ‘Down Down Down’.

Green Tea May 2015

This show broadcast on 5th May 2015. Click here to listen to the podcast: GREEN TEA May 2015 SoundCloud 

I visit the 3rd Paekakariki Women’s Clothing Swap  and speak to organisers Carmen Slater and Nicky Walker about the eithics that motivate them to continue putting this event on.

Rachel Benefield with a few scores at the 3rd Paekakariki Women's Clothing Swap

Rachel Benefield with a bag full of ‘new’ garments and shoes at the 3rd Paekakariki Women’s Clothing Swap.

The 'Gardening & Painting' clothing table at the Paekakariki Women's Clothing Swap. The event is put on in an effort to reduce wasteful consumption.

The ‘Gardening & Painting’ clothing table at the Paekakariki Women’s Clothing Swap. The event is put on in an effort to reduce wasteful consumption.

 

Junior reporter Milli Nixon interview’s Olive Stringfellow about the Paekakariki School Garden Club.

Paekakariki School has an expanding gardening program.

Paekakariki School has an expanding gardening program.

 

And I sit down to discuss the Living Wage Movement  with long time Paekakariki resident Lyndy McIntyre. As one of the people at the forefront of this new (to NZ) movement, I wanted to know what Lyndy’s hopes are for the future of wage earners in NZ.

 

Playist this month includes:

PJ Harvey, ‘Ballad of the Soldier’s Wife’ from the 1997 compilation: September Songs, the music of Kurt Weill.

Title theme: Mardi Gras BB , ‘Down Down Down’.

Green Tea April 2015

This show first broadcast on 31st March 2015. Click here to listen to the podcast: GREEN TEA April 2015 SoundCloud 

We visit the KCDC Sustainable Home & Garden Show and take a guided tour though the Paekakariki School exhibition at the show.

Students of Paekakariki School display a bug hotel they have made at the Sustainable Home & Garden Show.

Students of Paekakariki School display a bug hotel they have made at the Sustainable Home & Garden Show.

Visitor's to the Paekakariki School exhibition inspect the Archimedes Screw that students built.

Sustainable Home & Garden Show visitor’s at the Paekakariki School exhibition inspect the Archimedes Screw that students had built as part of their drought happy garden.

 

Members of the Paekakariki branch of the Kapiti Fresh Organic Co-op, Kirsty Anderson, Juanita Murray, and Vanessa Crowe, tell us about how the co-op started, how it’s run, and how you might join. For further enquiries, you can email them on [email protected]

Members of the Kapiti Fresh Co-op during a pack in Paekakariki

Members of the Kapiti Fresh Organic Co-op during a pack in Paekakariki

Bins packed with fresh organic produce for members to collect

Bins packed with fresh organic produce for members to collect

 

Roving reporters Russell and Dylan were at the anti-Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) protest march to Parliament in Wellington. This was part of a nationwide day of demonstrations that took place across 22 centers around the country. We hear about some of the concerns held by the demonstrators, and political speakers at this rally.

Midland Park in Wellington, the band plays signaling the huge crowd of protesters to begin their march during the nationwide Anti-TPPA demonstration day.

Midland Park in Wellington, the band plays signaling the huge crowd of protesters to begin their march towards Parliament during the nationwide Anti-TPPA demonstration day.

 

Avant Gardener Hannah Zwartz talks about April in the Paekakariki edible garden. It’s a great time of year to be gardening, it’s compost making weather! 

Playist this month includes:

Sex Pistols, ‘Lier’ from their 1977 debut album: Never Mind The Bollocks.

Title theme: Mardi Gras BB , ‘Down Down Down’.