Nau mai, Haere mai
Ko te āhua o te taiao tētahi wakarerenga ka waihotia ake tātou ki ngā reanga whakeheke.
Knowledge of the environment is a waka we wish to leave behind for future generations.
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Events
Ko te āhua o te taiao tētahi wakarerenga ka waihotia ake tātou ki ngā reanga whakeheke.
Knowledge of the environment is a waka we wish to leave behind for future generations.
“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.”
We need more awesome volunteers and fundraisers over Summer. Come and join our team of volunteers and be part of some amazing local events!
Learn about how the Sustainable Backyards Trails have been inspiring change over the past 10 years and how it has now evolved to be Taranaki Sustainable Trails
Events
Fri. 1 Nov. - Sun. 10 Nov.
All across Taranaki
Meet local gardeners on a journey to work in harmony with nature rather than against it!
Sun. 10 Nov. // 10:30am - 3:30pm
Get ready to deepen your knowledge of permaculture ideas, tools and technology and connect with other passionate people from all over Aotearoa!
Wipe your dishes (or produce) with these cool tea towels!
Price: $20 / tea towel
1 - 10 Nov // 9am to 4:30pm
Get friends or family together and tour the region in the latest electric vehicles. No fuel, just fun!
Lots of different events where you can help YOUR community to be more sustainable!
Concerts, Sport events, Festivals, Community Gardens, Cleanups and MORE!
Mon. 11 Nov. - Sun. 17 Nov.
All across Taranaki
Join us to experience the diverse journeys shaping Taranaki’s future-focused agriculture & building industries.
Sunday 3rd November / 9am - 10am
Escape Coffee Roasters, 15 Liardet Street,
New Plymouth
Come along to a GIANT Crop Swap and Celebrate 10 years of Sustainable Backyards Trails and Crop Swap Aotearoa
Tue. 5 Nov. // 6pm - 8pm
Learn how and why it's important to keep seed saving alive in our communities + get seeds to plant and a moon calendar!
Sat. 9 Nov. // 2pm - 5pm
Greenbridge, Hurdord.
Come away with an understanding of how to design and layout your own edible garden and food forest.
Wed. 6 Nov. // 6pm - 8pm
WITT, New Plymouth
Taste the difference that fresh vegetables make in the kitchen and learn about working with plant-based products.
Weekends // All around Taranaki
Support our local growers, artisans and artists! Find below where and when are the local markets in Taranaki!
Te Ara Taiao aims to enhance connections between schools, hapū and community so that students can get involved & develop environmental leadership to enhance the mauri & ecology of the Whenua, Awa and Moana.
We are involved in many events, education programs, and DIY and gardening projects throughout the region and we need YOUR support!
Community gardens and orchards are wonderful resources. Whether you have no garden at home but would like to grow food…
We can assist you with your waste minimization plan. We have experience with events of all sizes, including sports games, concerts, expos, festivals, and markets.
Looking for a unique way to support sustainable food sharing and reduce food waste in your community? Get your hands on our beautiful Crop Swap fundraiser tea towel!