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.
News & Community Stories
Events
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Junction Zero Waste Hub School Holiday Tour
Wed. 9 July // 1pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted.
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Nature Cleanup - Ōpunake
Fri. 18 July - 1:45pm
Ōpunake High SchoolCome and help us clean the beautiful town and main beach of Ōpunake! ALL WELCOME!
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FREE Composting Workshop
Sat. 19 July // 1pm - 3pm
Learn easy and simple ways to compost effectively at home and at work!
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Mangaotuku Planting Day
Sun. 27 July // 10 am - 2pm
Come and join Te Ara Taiao, in partnership with NPDC - Planting Our Place, for a community planting day along the Mangaotuku awa.
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2025 School Upcycling Comp
Entries close 3pm on Fri. 1 August
Upcycling competition open to all Taranaki Schools!
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FREE Composting Workshop
Sat. 2 August // 1pm - 3pm
Learn easy and simple ways to compost effectively at home and at work!
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![Illustrated hands holding produce and a jar labeled "Crop Swap Aotearoa" with the phrase "Toha Atu, Toha Mai" and "I share with you, you share with me."]()
Crop Swap tea towels fundraiser
Wipe your dishes (or produce) with these cool tea towels!
Price: $15 / tea towel
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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!
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![Map of Taranaki highlighting various market locations with descriptions including name, location, and opening times. Markets include Urenui Community Market, Waitara Night Markets, Inglewood Car Boot Sale, Prospero Market, Hāwera Saturday Markets, and several New Plymouth markets like The Seaside Market, Taranaki Farmers’ Market, The Picker’s Market, The Foreshore Market, and Te Rūru Coastal Market. Sustainable Taranaki logo is displayed.]()
Visit our local markets!
Weekends // All around Taranaki
Support our local growers, artisans and artists! Find below where and when are the local markets in Taranaki!
This collaborative map locates all the Plastic-Free options around Taranaki! Get in touch if you know more!