News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
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!
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!