News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
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!
Local Taranaki Markets in 2024
Find out where and when are all the local markets in Taranaki! Full list and map in the article.
Spotswood College: the big dive into sustainable initiatives
Since 2020 Spotswood College has been implementing many sustainable initiatives. We met with Aly to discuss their actions and programmes.
Our staff's favourite stories of 2023!
We asked our staff to share one of their favourite moments during the past year. Here is what they said!
10 Tips for starting your Vegetable Garden
You can easily grow your own veggies in Taranaki! Here are 10 tips from our expert!
2023 Taranaki Green Gifting Guide
Finding the perfect gift for the sustainable enthusiast in your life can be a challenge. This Taranaki Green Gifting Guide is your compass to navigating the realm of sustainable gifting with ease.
New season of Talking Taiao, the sustainable podcast in Taranaki!
After a first season and 24 inspiring episodes, Talking Taiao is BACK! 6 new episodes are on their way in 2023 for season 2!
Exciting news coming out of the Junction Zero Waste Hub!
WISE, NPDC & Sustainable Taranaki are excited to announce that the REUSE SHOP will officially be REOPENING from Saturday 30 Sept! New workshops and tours announced…
Upsewing Extravaganza Hāwera: incredible outfits made from repurposed materials
Last month, Taranaki Timebank showcased incredible outfits made from repurposed materials in their fashion show: Upsewing Extravaganza!
Protected cycle lanes in New Plymouth? Have your say today!
NPDC has received $17m from Waka Kotahi to help make walking and cycling easier and safer for our kids and everyone else around local schools. Have your say about this project!
30 years of Sustainability in Taranaki
We celebrated our 30th anniversary at the TSB Theatre Royal! Read more about this special evening highlighting the past, the present and our future!
Takirua, Winter Action for Te Ara Taiao
Kiwi monitoring, seasonal learning in the māra (garden), Puanga celebrations: Te Ara Taiao learners have moved into the Winter season of activities.
The woman tending the volunteers who keep the Taranaki gardens growing
Stuff met with Alice, our South Taranaki Community Garden Coordinator! Learn more about her great mahi in Hāwera!
Growing food together: the success story of Hāwera’s Community Garden only one year on!
One year old! Earlier this month the St Mary’s Community Garden celebrated its 1st year… Read about this success story!
Te Ara Taiao collaboration and connection to whenua
The birds at dawn reconnect us to our natural world and a sense of hope. Similarly, the Te Ara Taiao programme looks to the future by collaborating with schools, environmental leaders, hapū and iwi to empower young leaders in the Taiao.
Meet the Wash Against Waste project!
Meet Tina and the Wash Against Waste project aiming to reduce the amount of rubbish generated by our local events!
What is the Taranaki Timebank?
What if every hour you spent helping someone, you could earn some credit and then spend it to access other resources & skills? This is timebanking and it’s in Taranaki!
Te Ara Taiao for Teachers and Tamariki
Te Ara Taiao offers upskilling and cultural experiences, such as Teacher Development Days, which build cultural capacity and understanding for teachers by inviting them to a marae.
Shape Your Future Now – Comment on the NPDC Emissions Reduction Plan
We need to make huge reductions in carbon emissions, urgently. You can help make the necessary actions a reality…
Supporting Change in Hospitality
Barbara Olsen-Henderson's flair for plant-based kai introduced Taranaki locals to veganism but it was the staff who inspired Barbara to start recycling…