News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
All Heart Waitara: a new store promoting a circular economy
This new store located on Mc Lean Street, Waitara aims to cut corporate waste while building up the local community!
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.
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!
Bring It! - Kracken Good (for the planet) Coffee
When someone has a kraken as their logo, you look a little closer, wanting to know a little bit more!
Accelerating Your Business’ Sustainable, Low Carbon Journey – Top Tips from Those in the Hot Seat
Accelerate your sustainable, low-carbon journey, and amplify your impact, with these hard-earned insights from Taranaki businesses and organisations….
Are YOU getting an EV?
After co-hosting “Electricarna: EVs explained” alongside Venture Taranaki, we decided to follow up on attendees…
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…
The Wāhine Behind Wild Pear Kitchen
While Chere believes in a small town you have to cater to everyone, what she won't budge on are her values that are the heart of her New Plymouth vegan café…
Emerald and Ebony - Sustainable Wedding Planning
Weddings are one of the most memorable moments in our lives, but can also be incredibly wasteful. From single-use cutlery, plastic cups, and decorations, a wedding can produce up to 20kg of plastic waste!
Business Champion - Baby Addictions
Did you know a disposable nappy contains a cup of crude oil that takes 550 years to break down? And a baby averages 6000 nappies before they are toilet trained? This motivated Kendell Terrill to start her local business that protects the environment and supports whānau.
Sustainable Fashion Market coming to New Plymouth
Good news - you won’t have to travel to get your shopping fix as New Plymouth’s fashion market opens on May 29th at Bell Block Hall…
Business Champion - Proof & Stock Coffee
Proof & Stock Coffee is leading by example by turning its business waste into eco-friendly products. Adrianna and Tāne Morgan think outside the box by sending 50 alternative milk tetra cartons to Auckland’s Saveboard where the packs get turned into jib boards…
Behavioural change movement behind Tapuae Spring Water’s refill station
We are happy to support refill stations in our region to support our community to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and encourage people to learn more about our taiao, which provides life-giving resources.
Reusable Container Campaign
Sustainable Taranaki is working with New Plymouth District Council on a BYO Container Campaign, as a follow-on from the "Bring it" Coffee Cup Campaign…
September Sustainable Business Champion - Natural Technologies Ltd.
Natural Technologies Ltd offers quality, and tailored solar panel, wind, and hydro energy installations to Taranaki residents. Founder, Dan Le Breton, takes pride in his trade and demystifying the renewable energy options for homeowners…
Bleached Coffee & Crystal Cylinder - August Sustainable Business Champion
Read on to find out why we are giving Bleached Coffee and Crystal Cylinder a big pat on the back…
Down to Earth July Sustainable Business Champion
For those who wish to reignite the old ways and transition to a slower form of living, read on to discover Down to Earth Organics and the steps, new owners Lisa and Lee, are taking to bring innovative, healthy, and environmentally friendly products to our region…
May Sustainable Business Champion - Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth
Did you know our Mitre 10 MEGA in New Plymouth is the first of three stores to launch the trial Pot Recycling program in the country? They have committed to the trial as a sustainably focused team,
IncaFé Organic Coffee
IncaFé is family-owned and operated in New Plymouth by husband and wife, Carmen and Joop.
Their dream grew out of travelling to the coffee region in central Peru and falling in love with it. Since their start in 2006 they’ve ensured the business decisions prioritised the environment and their relationships.
Ditch the bottle for the bar - MamaGaia helping to solve our plastic problem
There are lots of ways to help our environment, and live a little lighter this holiday season. Therefore, we are proud to feature Karen Danenhauer from MamaGaia as our Sustainable Business Champion this month for her ingenuity in repurposing plastic into soap dishes.