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.
Growing Community Connections with Community Gardens
Read about 3 community gardens in Taranaki that are quietly transforming local neighbourhoods, fostering sustainability, resilience, and a deep sense of community.
A Crop Swap Road Trip Across Taranaki
Find out about Crop Swap in Taranaki, and learn more about this grass roots initiative changing our behaviour around food
Rejuvenating the Art of Repurposing in the Garden
Find out about the growing popularity and importance of repurposing materials in the garden.
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.
Mission Compostable: 5 Easily Avoidable Composting Mistakes
5 common mistakes you might be making with your compost!
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…
This non-profit regenerative market garden in Ōtaki needs YOU
Crooked Vege Ōtaki is launching a market garden with a simple but radical kaupapa. Their mission is to improve access to locally grown, sustainable kai using regenerative growing techniques.
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!
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!