News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
Green Loop received the Pivot Award!
We are teaming up with Massey University to ensure that we are producing a great compost, maximising ecological benefits.
Volunteer with us this summer and WIN!
Volunteer with us at Zero Waste Event this summer (Dec, Jan, Feb) and win a 2-night stay at the Novotel New Plymouth! TWO WINNERS!
The Future is Rail: bringing back passenger trains to Taranaki
Sign the online petition! Let’s reinstate regular passenger rail services in Taranaki, reconnecting communities across the North Island with safe, sustainable, and inclusive public transport.
They are getting ready to be Para Kore (Zero Waste) for Taranaki Tū Mai
Ngāti Maru is doing their very best to be Pare Kore (Zero Waste) for Taranaki Tū Mai. Learn more about how they are getting ready!
Sustainable Trails 2025: Building on our Trails, Growing Ideas, Growing Community
From Oct. 31 to Nov. 16, explore 42 open properties and join over 50 events designed to spark curiosity, connection, and action!
10 (un)sustainable things you didn’t know about Construction & Builds in Taranaki
What is the impact of the built environment in Taranaki? What are the solutions local builders and homeowners can look into?
Launching the Green Loop: transforming local food waste into enriched soil
Keeping food waste in Taranaki and turning it into a resource that enriches the soil: this is the Green Loop!
Ngā Manu Pīkoko in the Gallery
This year, students contributed to a community art installation at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth.
Royal A&P Show & Taranaki Tū Mai - Volunteer for Para Kore, Zero Waste
We are looking for volunteers to join the Zero Waste community at the Royal A&P Show and Taranaki Tū Mai.
Supporting locals at NPDC Rural Transfer Stations
Waitara, Inglewood & Ōkato: in May, we were busy supporting locals to get it right at NPDC Rural Transfer Stations!
Our (BIG) issue with takeaway cups & containers
Are compostable coffee cups and containers a solution to our waste problem? We tried to answer this BIG question!
Zero Plastic options in Taranaki: our interactive map
This collaborative map locates all the Plastic-Free options around Taranaki! Get in touch if you know more!
From Maunga to Moana: Tauira Protecting Taranaki’s Manu Moana
Ngā manu pīkoko (Omata & Fitzroy) are learning about their local manu takutai moana (sea and shore birds).
Where does our trash go? (Update June 2025)
You know where your bin is collected, but do you know where it goes next and where it ends up? Find out in this article!
Egmont Refuse: Recycling options in South Taranaki
Polystyrene, soft plastics, plastics #4, milk bottle lids and more: recycling options in Hāwera.
The two 2025 Upcycling Challenge Winners are…
Find out who won the now famous Upcycling Challenge for the 2025 edition!
Protecting our Taonga: the importance of Kiwi Monitoring
Following the release of 100 kiwi, Ngā Manu Pīkoko have the opportunity to contribute to a fundamental part of ensuring the hauora of our manu taonga, through kiwi monitoring.
Local Taranaki Markets
Find out where and when are all the local markets in Taranaki! Full list and map in the article.
Introducing the FDMC Plant Nursery
Eco-sourcing, sustainable education and students involvement: learn about this Francis Douglas Memorial College’s project.
Zero Waste Workshop Series this autumn
From 14 April the Junction Zero Waste Hub will be hold a series of 'Zero Waste' workshops at the Brooklands Envirohub. NOW SOLD OUT!