Wellington's freshwater warriors

Stu Farrant is one person championing Wellington's water! 
He is an ecological engineer for Morphum Environmental, the chair of the Whaitua Committee, and he has just completed a Winston Churchill Fellowship looking at how cities around the world are getting more connected with their water.  Listen in to find out about  how we can better improve the relationship we have with ours!

Stu Farrant - What Wellington can do better for our Water

Laura spoke to Dr Mike Joy, an environmental scientist, and researcher and lecturer at Victoria University. He’s been working for 20 years on the on understanding the freshwater crisis in Aotearoa, and on the public policies needed to resolve environmental issues. We spoke about his background and early work, and about an old sailboat called Medina that keeps him sane.

Dr Mike Joy

Bruce Foster talks to Perrine about his environmentally inspired art and activism, and the ways that artists might want to make audiences uncomfortable!

Bruce Foster

Zoe Studd and team at Mountains To Sea Wellington are helping our local streams and oceans by empowering young people to protect the amazing habitats all around them. Hear about some of the incredible work they're doing to protect and restore our freshwater! Visit http://mountainstoseawellington.org/ to learn more.

Zoe Studd from Mountains To Sea Wellington

Stories from the people who make Wellington tick! 

B-Side Stories takes us beyond the mainstream to celebrate the unsung heroes, rebels and enthusiasts who shape the fabric and flavour of Wellington, New Zealand.

B-Side Stories is aired every Tuesday from 5-6 pm on Wellington Access Radio, with support from NZ on Air.