News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
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!
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).
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.
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!
Releasing Kiwi, Restoring Mauri: Strengthening Whanaungatanga through Kaitiakitanga
Since 2021, Te Ara Taiao has been involved in translocating and releasing 250 Kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki, and the results have been inspiring…
How to be a more Sustainable Surfer in 2025?
How to care for our ocean while enjoying some waves? Here are 8 tips to be a more sustainable surfer in Aotearoa New Zealand.
10 items you didn’t know you could recycle
Vapes, wetsuits, coffee capsules and more: here are 10 items you can recycle!
Local actions, big impact: our 2024 recap!
Our 8 programmes were all very busy in 2024! Here is our BIG recap!
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Composting
From the Neolithic to the TNT and NPDC, here are 8 things you didn’t know about composting!
Local & Sustainable Gift Ideas 2024/2025
This holiday season we can all contribute to the well-being of our planet and our community by shopping local & sustainable!
9 years in a row: meet the Backyards Trail #1 fan!
Meet Jenny, our #1 fan! She has been exploring the Backyards Trail for 9 years in a row, all the way from Wellington!
Support Crop Swap Aotearoa with a Fundraiser Tea Towel!
Looking for a unique way to support sustainable food sharing? Get your hands on our beautiful tea towel!
Led up the garden path
“You could see it like Tinder for gardeners - pick and choose properties depending on size and style - see what suits you, explore things you want to try out, get a little dirty at a small group workshop.”