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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News

26 Mar 2025

Zero Waste Workshop Series this autumn

26 Mar 2025

From 14 April the Junction Zero Waste Hub will be hold a series of 'Zero Waste' workshops at the Brooklands Envirohub. Limited tickets!

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26 Mar 2025

18 Mar 2025

Introducing the FDMC Plant Nursery

18 Mar 2025

Eco-sourcing, sustainable education and students involvement: learn about this Francis Douglas Memorial College’s project.

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18 Mar 2025

11 Mar 2025

Releasing Kiwi, Restoring Mauri: Strengthening Whanaungatanga through Kaitiakitanga

11 Mar 2025

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…

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11 Mar 2025

18 Feb 2025

10 items you didn’t know you could recycle

18 Feb 2025

Vapes, wetsuits, coffee capsules and more: here are 10 items you can recycle!

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18 Feb 2025

News & Community Stories

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Events

Zero Waste Workshop Series

14 April - 11 May 2025
EnviroHub, Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth
Learning opportunities to reduce waste!

Info & Free Tickets
2025 Upcycling Challenge

Comp closes 30 April.
Purchase something from the Junction Reuse Shop, upcycle it and WIN!

Info & how to enter
Monthly Free Tours at the Junction Zero Waste Hub

1st Sat. of each month // 10am
Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted and why it’s so important.

Infos & tickets here
2025 School Upcycling Comp

Entries close 3pm on Fri. 1 August
Upcycling competition open to all Taranaki Schools!

Info & how to enter
Crop Swap tea towels fundraiser

Wipe your dishes (or produce) with these cool tea towels!
Price: $15 / tea towel

Infos here!
Volunteering Calendar

Lots of different events where you can help YOUR community to be more sustainable!
Concerts, Sport events, Festivals, Community Gardens, Cleanups and MORE!

Click here to see all our Events!
Visit our local markets!

Weekends // All around Taranaki
Support our local growers, artisans and artists! Find below where and when are the local markets in Taranaki!

Learn more here

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View all the sustainable events listed in our Taranaki Community Calendar!

Our Programmes

Te Ara Taiao

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.

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Sustainable Business Support

Every business and event has the potential to create a lasting, positive impact on the environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey, we're here to support you.

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Sustainable Taranaki Volunteers

We are involved in many events, education programs, DIY and gardening projects throughout the region and we need YOUR support!

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Community Gardens - Bringing People Together

Community gardens & orchards are wonderful resources. Whether you have no garden at home but would like to grow food, or want to get to know people, the following organisations are for you!

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Taranaki Sustainable Trails

10 days of visiting more than 25 properties talking with gardeners and DIY enthusiasts, followed by a week of touring around innovative and sustainable buildings and farms!

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