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 ↓↓
2026 Sustainable Trails Events
The 2026 Taranaki Sustainable Trails have launched! Get in early and start booking your favourite events today!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee - August
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Sustainable Taranaki Business Connections
Discover how our programmes can help your business thrive while making a positive impact.
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - August
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - August
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Foodbanks in Taranaki - August
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.
Taranaki Election Environmental Debate 2026 - Inglewood
Join local candidates facing the burning questions on climate policy, the environment and social justice.
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee - August
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - August 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - August
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - August
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee - August
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Public Planting Day - Joe Gibbs Reserve - NPDC
Join this native planting day at the Job Gibbs Reserve in Inglewood.
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee - August
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - August 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
2026 Sustainable Trails Events
The 2026 Taranaki Sustainable Trails have launched! Get in early and start booking your favourite events today!
Taranaki Election Environmental Debate 2026 - New Plymouth
Join local candidates facing the burning questions on climate policy, the environment and social justice.
Taranaki Election Environmental Debate 2026 - Hāwera
Join local candidates facing the burning questions on climate policy, the environment and social justice.
School Holiday Tours - The Junction
Like to see what happens to your recycling after you leave your bin on the curbside on rubbish day? Join our FREE tour!
School Holiday Tours - The Junction
Like to see what happens to your recycling after you leave your bin on the curbside on rubbish day? Join our FREE tour!
Early Access to 2026 Sust. Trails Events
The 2026 Taranaki Sustainable Trails officially launch on 1 August, but because you're part of our community, you can get in early and start booking your favourite events today!
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Healthier Ōkato Home Fair
Join the local Ōkato Community Energy Collective to learn about solar, insulation and warmer drier homes!
Nature Cleanup - Waitara Beach & Otupaiia Marine Park
ALL WELCOME! Come and help us clean the beautiful Waitara Beach, River and Otupaiia Marine Park!
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - July 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Let's Talk Reusables. Period. Waste-ED with Kate
Join a cheeky, practical and empowering night out all about reusable period products.
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - July
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - July
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
Tree Planting: Bushlies Farm "Riparian stream planting"
Winter is back! Time to join some native tree plantings all around Taranaki!
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.
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Working bees are open to ALL! Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive.
Tree Planting: Perth Road, Ōkato
Winter is back! Time to join some native tree plantings all around Taranaki!
Taranaki Weekly Local Markets - July 2026
Support local, shop at our many Taranaki local Markets!
Tree Planting: Bushlies Farm "Riparian stream planting"
Winter is back! Time to join some native tree plantings all around Taranaki!
St Mary’s Community Garden, Hāwera - Working Bees - July
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive! ALL WELCOME!
Group Gardening Session - Pātea Community Garden - July
Come and enjoy this space! Take what you need and do what you can.
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.
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.
DNA Biodiversity Drive: a presentation from the project team
Discover how simple car rides can lead to important scientific discoveries…
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.
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.