Community Events Calendar
Here at Sustainable Taranaki we aim to support all events around the region that relate to sustainability. For details on the latest events click on events in the calendar below, view details or consult the full list of upcoming events below.
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Find below the list of all upcoming events listed on our calendar:
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Find below the list of all upcoming events listed on our calendar: *

Pizza Party at Marfell Community Garden
Local students have helped to build a woodfire pizza oven at Marfell Community Garden, and we're going to make the most of it this month!
March is officially Get-To-Know-Your-Neighbours Month for Aotearoa, and there's no better time for a Block Party. Wherever you're from, absolutely all are welcome!
On The House Food Rescue have kindly reserved us enough cheese and pizza-sauce to cook pizzas till sundown!
So, bring the whole whānau down on Saturday 29th, have a forage in the maara and build your dream pizzas!
Music, lawn games & activities will be running all afternoon - stay and eat as long as you like. BYOB

Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive!

Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!

Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!

Monthly (& free) Public Tours of the Junction Zero Waste Hub
Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted. Learn about our recycling process and why it’s so important.

The 2025 Junction UPCYCLING Challenge
THE 2025 EASTER UPCYCLE CHALLENGE IS NOW OPEN! Entry forms are available from the REUSE SHOP.


Intro to Permaculture and Reuse in the Garden Workshop with Mieke (Sustainable Taranaki)
Learn about the world of permaculture in the home garden with a special focus on reusing/repurposing materials and closed-loop systems.

FULL - Bucket to Bounty: Grow Oyster Mushrooms in Upcycled Containers Workshop with Matt Glyn Williams
Learn about mushrooms, how to grow them and how to upcycle dedicated containers!

Zero Waste & Sustainable Textiles Workshops with Samantha (Stitch up Society)
Sustainable Fashion Hacks & Everyday Changes, Hands-On DIY Activity


Intro to Zero Waste Construction for Home Renovation and New Builds with Ovila (Sustainable Taranaki)
This workshop will unpack opportunities for waste minimisation through sustainable construction practices.

DIY Natural Cleaning Products Workshop with Michelle (Your Home, Naturally)
Join me, Michelle, for a hands-on Natural Cleaning Workshop, where you’ll learn how to make your own safe, sustainable, and toxin-free cleaning products using simple ingredients that protect your family and the environment.


FULL - Kono Weaving Workshop with Karen (KareNZkitz)
3-hour Kono Weaving Class.
Karen will provide all the harakeke already prepared for 10 people to weave a kono each.
We start with a Karakia and a Waiata then a discussion and demonstration on how to prepare the whenu – harakeke weaving strips.
Everyone will learn how to harvest harakeke – Phormium Tenax, (aka NZ Flax), by way of discussion and handouts with diagrams and instructions.
Participants will have the option to buy the handouts ($5 each) or have them emailed to them for free.

SeedSavers Autumn & Winter Gathering - Waitara
Seedsavers Autumn & Winter gathering at Waitara.

Kono Weaving Workshop with Karen (KareNZkitz)
3-hour Kono Weaving Class.
Karen will provide all the harakeke already prepared for 10 people to weave a kono each.
We start with a Karakia and a Waiata then a discussion and demonstration on how to prepare the whenu – harakeke weaving strips.
Everyone will learn how to harvest harakeke – Phormium Tenax, (aka NZ Flax), by way of discussion and handouts with diagrams and instructions.
Participants will have the option to buy the handouts ($5 each) or have them emailed to them for free.

Bucket to Bounty: Grow Oyster Mushrooms in Upcycled Containers Workshop with Matt Glyn Williams
Learn about mushrooms, how to grow them and how to upcycle dedicated containers!

Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!




Talking Taiao - New Episodes airing weekly!
Our show Talking Taiao has a new episode just released on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4 FM. Replay online, Spotify or Apple Podcasts!


Nature Cleanup at Ngāmotu Beach
This Sunday! Come and help us clean the beautiful Ngāmotu Beach!

The 2025 Junction UPCYCLING Challenge
THE 2025 EASTER UPCYCLE CHALLENGE IS NOW OPEN! Entry forms are available from the REUSE SHOP.

Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive!

St Mary’s Community Garden, Hawera - Working Bee
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive!

Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive!

St Mary’s Community Garden, Hawera - Working Bee
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive!

Electrifying your Whare: inspiring ideas & local actions
Mike Casey – founder of Rewiring Aotearoa, will be the guest speaker followed by questions and conversation about local solutions.

Monthly (& free) Public Tours of the Junction Zero Waste Hub
Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted. Learn about our recycling process and why it’s so important.


Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!

Nature Cleanup - Bell Block Beach & Mangati Walkway
Come and help us clean the beautiful Bell Block Beach and the Mangati Walkway!

Food Forest Course - Korito Garden
Learn how food forests work – how they can be designed, planned and maintained.

Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive!

Talking Taiao - New Episodes airing weekly!
Our show Talking Taiao has a new episode just released on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4 FM. Replay online, Spotify or Apple Podcasts!


Heritage Food Crops Research Trust - Whanganui Field Day
Expert grower and renowned researcher, Mark Christensen will be hosting our upcoming Field Day in Whanganui this Saturday!

Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities
Check out our Volunteering Calendar for all our upcoming events and opportunities!

Talking Taiao - New Episodes airing weekly!
Our show Talking Taiao has a new episode just released on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4 FM. Replay online, Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

St Mary’s Community Garden, Hawera - Working Bee
Come and help St Mary’s Community Garden to thrive!


Marfell Community Garden - Weekly Working Bee
Come and help the Marfell Community Garden to thrive!


Garden Ramble - Egmont Village
Visit local properties embracing inspiring sustainable practices and support the local school!

Let's Compost FREE Workshop for KIDS - New Plymouth
Free Composting Workshop for Kids at the Enviro-Hub!

Junction Zero Waste Hub - Public Tour - Afternoon
Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted. Learn about our recycling process and why it’s so important.