Barefoot for Awa
2 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Barefoot for Awa is a podcast series following a barefoot tramping journey of a nature lover Etienne Lorre. During the walks, Etienne is joined by different guests who are keen to share their stories, knowledge, best practices, hopes and solutions for the rivers of New Zealand/Aotearoa. In a conversational interview format, a combination of personal and community stories will be delivered to you as well as a compilation of local and worldwide facts, beliefs, and myths around the Awa.
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Ep2: Every River has a Voice
November 19, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSecond episode of Barefoot for Awa features a conversation with a filmmaker and an environmentalist James Muir. James is on a mission is to give rivers a voice, and all that by combining two powerful tools – storytelling and science. During our conversation, he talks about what inspired his movie ˝River Dog˝, his personal connection with awa and explains how can we create solutions that help us better understand freshwater contamination issues. In James’ own words: ˝The further I've gone wit...
Ep1:River for the Community, Community for the River
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn the first episode, I'm accompanied by Michael Mayell, Christchurch entrepreneur and passionate environmental advocate. Michael is championing Drinkable Rivers as a national movement to restore our rivers and waterways to their natural balance and beauty. During our conversation, he talks about what sparked his passion to start the movement, why should we care and what are the means the organization is using to help restore and prevent pollution in the Avon/Otakaro river. Engaging with the...