The Sustainability Options Podcast
Kia Ora and welcome to The Sustainability Options Podcast, a platform where we discuss all things healthy homes and sustainable living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join Nik and Jo from the Sustainability Options lead team as they share what they know about how to achieve a healthy home from their decades of experience in housing and sustainability. From the science of mould to rental housing ideologies, they explore why safe, comfortable living spaces matter for everyone.
Episodes
This week, Nik and Jo are joined by Ian Herbert, the University of Otago BIOFIN (Biodiversity Finance) Assessment lead.
Ian is an economist and an advocate for nature, and shares his insight as to how a sustainable environment can support a prosperous economy.
This week, Nik and Jo chat with Gareth Hughes, Director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEALL) Aotearoa, author, and political commentator.
They explore the work WEALL is doing to amplify grass roots activity nationally as well as internationally. This includes everything from social cohesion through to citizens assemblies as well as practical ways people in business can contribute to transforming our economic system.
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Join us this season of the podcast as we explore what is required from us to move towards an economy that serves people and planet.
On this episode of the podcast, Jo and Nik sit down with political economist, writer and advocate for economic system change, Dr Katherine Trebeck, to get her expert opinion on the current state of our economy, and what we can do to improve it.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, Jo shares on an upcoming workshop that she is running, relevant to businesses and the Inner Development Goals.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, Jo leads the charge, educating us on the Inner Development Goals.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo discuss the impact of high occupancy in Aotearoa.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo dive into the topic of water conservation. From global challenges to local solutions, join us as we explore how we can better use and preserve this precious resource.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, we dive into the topic of sustainable transportation in Aotearoa. Join us for an engaging conversation exploring current challenges and potential solutions throughout Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty, and wider New Zealand.
In this episode of The Sustainability Options Podcast, Jo takes the lead in unpacking the latest updates to tenancy laws — including the reintroduction of the 90-day notice for landlords.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo begin continue the conversation on heating, as we look more in-depth at heaters and heat pumps.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo begin a conversation on heating as we approach the winter season.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo dive into the ins and outs of home ventilation systems. They explore how these systems work, the impact they have on our homes, and the benefits and challenges that can come from these systems.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik and Jo explore the energy-efficiency loans available in Aotearoa and discuss how these financial options can make a significant impact on the health, sustainability, and overall efficiency of our homes.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Jo shares an update on her house-hunting journey and discusses the key areas she plans to prioritise when updating and improving her new whare.
From sustainability upgrades to eco-friendly improvements, Jo outlines the changes she plans to focus on to enhance her new space.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Jo takes us on her journey as she searches for a new whare, sharing what she prioritises from a health perspective when choosing the perfect home.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, Nik steers the conversation as we explore the common household issues that can affect our health while we sleep. From dust mites to moisture to room-sharing, we discuss the health risks associated with these everyday problems.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, we wrap up our series on mould as Nik and Jo dive into all things blast ventilating and spot treatment methods for mould in your home.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, we shift our focus from external to internal factors as we continue our discussion on mould in our whares. Jo leads the charge talking all things moisture control and extractor fans, as we carry on to part 3 of our series on mould.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, we continue our deep dive into all things mould. Nik and Jo explore the ongoing impact of mould on both our whāres and our health, offering insights on how to manage and prevent this common issue in our homes.
In this episode of the Sustainability Options Podcast, we begin a short series looking at mould. Nik and Jo begin to break down the significant negative effects that mould can bring to our homes.
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