News & Community Stories
Local stories about leaders going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
Time to #justakeithome
We’ve all heard about the problem of single use tents at festivals, even in NZ, but what about single use picnic blankets at music events, right here in Taranaki?!
Spotswood College: the big dive into sustainable initiatives
Since 2020 Spotswood College has been implementing many sustainable initiatives. We met with Aly to discuss their actions and programmes.
Why and how to recycle your soft plastics?
Did you know that instead of sending your soft plastics to the landfill you could recycle them into posts and insulation boards?
Mission Compostable: 5 Easily Avoidable Composting Mistakes
5 common mistakes you might be making with your compost!
Our staff's favourite stories of 2023!
We asked our staff to share one of their favourite moments during the past year. Here is what they said!
Local Taranaki Markets in 2024
Find out where and when are all the local markets in Taranaki! Full list and map in the article.
10 Tips for starting your Vegetable Garden
You can easily grow your own veggies in Taranaki! Here are 10 tips from our expert!
All Heart Waitara: a new store promoting a circular economy
This new store located on Mc Lean Street, Waitara aims to cut corporate waste while building up the local community!
2023 Taranaki Green Gifting Guide
Finding the perfect gift for the sustainable enthusiast in your life can be a challenge. This Taranaki Green Gifting Guide is your compass to navigating the realm of sustainable gifting with ease.
I eat (sustainable) elephants for breakfast
Sometimes thinking about sustainability can feel so huge, you know you should do something, but you are not sure where to even start…
The new sustainable market in Taranaki aiming to Zero Waste!
Meet the Pickers Market, a new event combining sustainability and community with a zero-waste twist!
New season of Talking Taiao, the sustainable podcast in Taranaki!
After a first season and 24 inspiring episodes, Talking Taiao is BACK! 6 new episodes are on their way in 2023 for season 2!
Celebrating our Backyards
Grow your understanding of sustainable food production, harvesting and preserving through tours, workshops and events!
Exciting news coming out of the Junction Zero Waste Hub!
WISE, NPDC & Sustainable Taranaki are excited to announce that the REUSE SHOP will officially be REOPENING from Saturday 30 Sept! New workshops and tours announced…
What is the Taranaki Women’s Refuge Pop-Up Clothing Shop?
In its 9th year, The Pop-Up Shop is also Taranaki's largest sustainable clothing event! Save the date! 6 - 15 October 2023.
This non-profit regenerative market garden in Ōtaki needs YOU
Crooked Vege Ōtaki is launching a market garden with a simple but radical kaupapa. Their mission is to improve access to locally grown, sustainable kai using regenerative growing techniques.
Upsewing Extravaganza Hāwera: incredible outfits made from repurposed materials
Last month, Taranaki Timebank showcased incredible outfits made from repurposed materials in their fashion show: Upsewing Extravaganza!
Protected cycle lanes in New Plymouth? Have your say today!
NPDC has received $17m from Waka Kotahi to help make walking and cycling easier and safer for our kids and everyone else around local schools. Have your say about this project!
30 years of Sustainability in Taranaki
We celebrated our 30th anniversary at the TSB Theatre Royal! Read more about this special evening highlighting the past, the present and our future!
Takirua, Winter Action for Te Ara Taiao
Kiwi monitoring, seasonal learning in the māra (garden), Puanga celebrations: Te Ara Taiao learners have moved into the Winter season of activities.