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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Upsewing Extravaganza Hāwera: incredible outfits made from repurposed materials
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!

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Protected cycle lanes in New Plymouth? Have your say today!
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!

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30 years of Sustainability in Taranaki
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!

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Celebrating our Backyards
Celebrating our Backyards

Grow your understanding of sustainable food production, harvesting and preserving through tours, workshops and events!

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Events

  • 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!

  • Backyards Trail 2023!

    Fri. 27 Oct. - Sun. 5 Nov. 2023

    Come and visit 26 different backyards in Taranaki! Wide range of events, talks, tours and workshops! More info below!

    More info here!

  • Taranaki Farmers Market - New Plymouth

    Every Sunday / 9am - 12pm

    Come enjoy the live music and the fresh and local products!

    More info

  • Hāwera Saturday Markets

    Every Saturday / 9am - 12:30pm

    For the homegrown, handmade and made with love seek out the markets and enjoy!

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Te Ara Taiao
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 Taranaki Volunteers
Sustainable Taranaki Volunteers

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

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Community Gardens - Bringing People Together
Community Gardens - Bringing People Together

Community gardens and orchards are wonderful resources. Whether you have no garden at home but would like to grow food…

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Zero Waste Events
Zero Waste Events

We can assist you with your waste minimization plan. We have experience with events of all sizes, including sports games, concerts, expos, festivals, and markets.

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