Haratua Pānui / May Newsletter 2021

Highlights

SAVE | Growing your own kai | Sustainable Business Champion | Inspiring our Youth | Super Swop Stop | Tamariki & the kiwi release | Helping Hands in Marfell | Sustainable Backyards Trail 2021 | Basket Weaving Workshop | Events Calendar

SAVE - Supporting Affordable adVice in Energy

Shockingly 1 in 4 kiwis struggle to pay power bills or heat homes. By sharing simple insights that can be acted on with little or no cost in an accessible way, we can help break this cycle. Read how Sustainable Taranaki will be supporting 200 households this winter by providing “First Aid” for energy affordability in our region.

Growing your own kai - pilot results

Our survey results from the summer of 2020 presented us with a number of valuable insights about our community’s sustainable habits, barriers, and motivators. Check out our Growing Calendar based on Taranaki conditions, video tutorials, a simple growing guide, and more.

May Sustainable Business Champion - Mitre 10 New Plymouth

Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth is trialing The Pot Recycle program because they have a strong focus on sustainability.  Read how to support their new initiative.

Inspiring our youth - Flying High Project

Gathering from near and far at the sight of a hot air balloon in the twilight glow proved to be a magnificent way to bring together our community. It was a learning experience that centered around sustainability and the importance of environmentally restorative innovation for future generations. Check out the student photo submissions and the balloon at the races.

Super Swop Stop (the free op shop)

Robyn Willis receives an abundant amount of donations & is now seeking regular volunteers to help her with sorting. She is also asking for building materials to help close in her space for the impending harsher weather conditions. Read our humble story published back in March on her great efforts & learn where to find her and how to help this winter.

Our Tamariki & the Kiwi Release

Six students from Ōmata, Ōakura, Coastal Taranaki, and Devon Intermediate schools have united as a conservation action group in the Kaitake area. The group’s vision, “is to be a leading local community that uplifts the natural ecology and mauri of Kaitake." Read more about the project, the hapū and conservationists involved, and the final release.

Mitre 10 Helping Hands Community Initiative & the Marfell Community Garden

Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth teamed up with the Marfell Community Garden to offer this fantastic community-led project, some much-needed resources, and time. Read more and see photos of the gathering, progress in the garden, and items donated.

Sustainable Backyards Trail 2021 - Greenbridge is a Trail Blazer Sponsor

The official launch of this year’s Trail is in July so be sure to follow us! This year boasts 15 new properties, a variety of talks and demonstrations hosted by enthusiastic home gardeners. For the first time, we are running events alongside the trail, including an e-bike tour, frocks on bikes, & a speaker evening.

Greenbridge is one of our main sponsors this year, and owners, Bena and Dan, are opening their inspiring garden to the community. They have a wealth of experience to share, as well as their exciting new business ventures, including Healthy Home Plans.

Join our team!

We are filling new positions as we expand and begin working in different sectors. Click on the image below to learn more.

Seedsavers Late Autumn Gathering

Saturday 29th May 11 am at Ōakura Pa/Ngāti Tairi
There will be a compulsory pōwhiri/whakatau prior to entering Ōkorotua Marae. Read on for full details. Please bring any collected seed to swap and a gold coin donation.

Cohousing in Ngāmotu/New Plymouth

Sunday 20 June at 4:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6 pm

Cohousing is a neighbourhood that is designed from the ground up to provide a more community-focused and sustainable way of living. Get in touch to receive the location of the open meeting.

Are you passionate about sustainability and supporting our growing community? We’d love to hear from you. Join our Sustainable Taranaki Community Group on Facebook and/or email us at info@sustainabletaranaki.org.nz to let us know how you would like to help.