Top Tips with Fiona Jenkin This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

S2 Ep 05 - Mend and make awesome - Fiona Jenkin - Stitch Kitchen.What if reducing textile waste could also build community, spark creativity, and inspire change? This week on Rethinking Waste, we talk with Fiona Jenkins, founder of Stitch Kitchen—Ōtepoti’s vibrant hub for sustainable sewing, upcycling, and skill-sharing. From mending to making, this work shows us how fabric can be a force for good. Let’s unravel the story together! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Top Tips - Our Food Network - Robyn Zink This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

In Ōtepoti, food resilience is more than just growing vegetables—it’s about growing community. Our Food Network is connecting the dots across Dunedin to build a strong, sustainable local food system. From backyard gardens to food rescue, they’re championing collaboration, education, and waste minimisation at every level. In this episode we welcome back Robyn Zink, chairperson of the network to share their mahi. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Top Tips with Nate Laurie This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

From compost bins to carnival lights, how do we rethink waste at our favourite community events? Today we’re talking trash, but in the best way possible: reducing it while still having a blast. Event waste is often overlooked, but it’s a prime opportunity to bin bad habits and showcase reuse in action. Events can be a powerful platform for public education and sustainable celebration. From planning to pack down, let’s discuss how waste is managed behind the scenes of some of Ōtepoti’s most vibrant gatherings. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Top Tips with Jonathan Cweorth This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

The Gasworks Museum isn’t just preserving Dunedin’s industrial past; it’s powering up community-led sustainability. In this episode, we hear about a local repair station, a market, and how these are helping people rethink waste, embrace reuse, and rediscover the value of fixing what we already have. Let's have a conversation about practical action, looking back as we move forwards, and the power of community! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Top Tips from Robyn Zink This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

The lure of cheap garments and fast fashion trends is reshaping how we tailor our wardrobes. Today, the average shopper buys 60% more garments and wears them for only half as long as they did 15 years ago. That’s a recipe for a landfill full of fabric. With synthetic fibres threaded through so many clothes, the environmental and personal health impacts are hard to unpick. In this episode, we unravel the issue and patch together what it means for our community with Robyn Zink. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Show 26 - Sorting It Out - Your Top Waste Questions Answered This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Building out waste - construction and demolition waste in Ōtepoti - The mountain of waste from construction and demolition is a noticeable concern in Ōtepoti. As a city of waste minimisers and DIY’ers, reclaiming materials is highly desirable. How can we, and the city, reduce, resume and rethink the waste elements of construction and demolition? In this episode, we welcome Karen Gadomski, the DCC’s advisor who has been working across the sector looking at the production, consumption and disposal of materials used in construction and demolition to find new pathways for reuse and recycling of materials. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Show 25 - Building out waste - C&D waste in Ōtepoti - Construction Waste - How can households, businesses, and the city, reduce, reuse and rethink the waste elements of construction and demolition? In this episode recorded back in April, we hear about the changes happening to support this change. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

North Dunedin Shed - In this episode we chat with David Chronican from the very popular, and productive, North Dunedin Shed. We talk about how this community shed repurposes, reuses and repairs all manner of things to support local residents and community, as well as the exchange of ideas and skills. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Pōpopo Wormporium - Liam Hoffman joins us to explain the different systems used at Pōpopo Wormporium, the community composting initiative that services the Otago Polytech community. Liam shares some tips about how to make great compost, and the challenges associated with 'compostable' packaging. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Shop on Carroll PSO Op shop - Runway revival and the love of second hand! Listen in to hear about the first ever Shop on Carroll fashion design challenge and show. Using fabrics that would otherwise be destined for landfill, this local store created a reuse challenge with an incredible fashion show during ID fashion week. Listen in for inspiration. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Show 22 - Op Shopping - Shop on Carol. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

She hunts Op Shops - In this episode, we're exploring the art of finding unique items in op-shops and how you can make the most out of these hidden gems. Reuse and creativity queen, Anna Easton is a photographer, content creator, mum, hunter of op shops, and much more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Show 21 - She hunts Op Shops - In this episode, we're exploring the art of finding unique items in op-shops and how you can make the most out of these hidden gems. Reuse and creativity queen, Anna Easton is a photographer, content creator, mum, hunter of op shops, and much more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

Show 20 - Waste and Recycling Landscape in Dunedi - In this episode, we get the crew together again to have a chat about the wate and recycling landscape here in Ōtepoti. We explore how the kerbside service is going, new initiates, where to get info and chat about the future and geek out about RE-everything! . This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.