Community Events Calendar
Here at Sustainable Taranaki we aim to support all events around the region that relate to sustainability. For details on the latest events, click on events in the calendar below, view details or consult the full list of upcoming events below.
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↓↓ Find below the list of all upcoming events listed on our calendar ↓↓
Free Tradie Brekkie: Bite sized tips to save money and reduce waste
Learn practical no-nonsense tips from local construction and sustainability experts, and grab a free breakfast.
DNA Biodiversity Drive: a presentation from the project team
Discover how simple car rides can lead to important scientific discoveries…
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - June
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - June
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - June 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Healthier Ōkato Home Fair
Join the local Ōkato Community Energy Collective to learn about solar, insulation and warmer drier homes!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Companion Planting Workshop - Hāwera
Learn how to pair plants for healthier, more productive gardens (naturally!)
Nature Cleanup - Waiwhakaiho - World Environment Day
ALL WELCOME! Come and help us clean the beautiful Waiwhakaiho and coastal walkway!
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - June 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Foodbanks in Taranaki
There are a number of free food sources around Taranaki. If you need food please get in touch with one of the great community groups below and see the list of koha and free food in Taranaki and a list of pātaka kai.
Coastal Walkway Litter Cleanup
Come support a social action project of a litter clean up along the coastal walkway on Sunday the 7th of June!
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - June
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - June
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
Nature Cleanup - Hāwera - Scott St Walkway
ALL WELCOME! Come and help us clean the beautiful Scott Street Walkway!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities May 2026
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!
Free Climate Fresk Workshop - Ngāmotu - New Plymouth
Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change, but don’t feel that you know enough climate science? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate change, and find out about local groups and projects working on climate solutions that you could be a part of!
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - May
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
Free Climate Fresk Workshop - Inglewood
Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change, but don’t feel that you know enough climate science? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate change, and find out about local groups and projects working on climate solutions that you could be a part of!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Foodbanks in Taranaki
There are a number of free food sources around Taranaki. If you need food please get in touch with one of the great community groups below and see the list of koha and free food in Taranaki and a list of pātaka kai.
International Compost Awareness Week Bokashi Giveaway
Come to the Reuse Shop this week for your chance to win a BOKASHI COMPOSTING SYSTEM!
Free Climate Fresk Workshop - Hāwera
Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change, but don’t feel that you know enough climate science? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate change, and find out about local groups and projects working on climate solutions that you could be a part of!
Mothers & Makers: A Celebration of Herbal Wisdom
“Mothers & Makers” is a sensory journey through the ‘garden-to-jar’ philosophy of Blue Petal.
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - May 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Fabricana - Fundraiser for Taranaki Retreat
A chance to buy second-hand fabric, wool, patterns, lace, ribbons and many more items!
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - May
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Orange Bike Ride 2026 - New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Join the fun family friendly rides promote cycling as a sustainable means of transport for all of Aotearoa to enjoy. Bikes don't have to be orange!
Seedsavers Autumn/Winter Gathering
The Seedsavers seed bank will be there, for seed to swapped using the seed bank and with each other.
Conservation Week Beach Clean-Up - Fitzroy Beach
Join this Community Cleanup for Conservation Week!