News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
Zero Plastic options in Taranaki: our interactive map
This collaborative map locates all the Plastic-Free options around Taranaki! Get in touch if you know more!
From Maunga to Moana: Tauira Protecting Taranaki’s Manu Moana
Ngā manu pīkoko (Omata & Fitzroy) are learning about their local manu takutai moana (sea and shore birds).
Where does our trash go? (Update June 2025)
You know where your bin is collected, but do you know where it goes next and where it ends up? Find out in this article!
Egmont Refuse: Recycling options in South Taranaki
Polystyrene, soft plastics, plastics #4, milk bottle lids and more: recycling options in Hāwera.
The two 2025 Upcycling Challenge Winners are…
Find out who won the now famous Upcycling Challenge for the 2025 edition!
Protecting our Taonga: the importance of Kiwi Monitoring
Following the release of 100 kiwi, Ngā Manu Pīkoko have the opportunity to contribute to a fundamental part of ensuring the hauora of our manu taonga, through kiwi monitoring.
Introducing the FDMC Plant Nursery
Eco-sourcing, sustainable education and students involvement: learn about this Francis Douglas Memorial College’s project.
Zero Waste Workshop Series this autumn
From 14 April the Junction Zero Waste Hub will be hold a series of 'Zero Waste' workshops at the Brooklands Envirohub. NOW SOLD OUT!
Releasing Kiwi, Restoring Mauri: Strengthening Whanaungatanga through Kaitiakitanga
Since 2021, Te Ara Taiao has been involved in translocating and releasing 250 Kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki, and the results have been inspiring…
How to be a more Sustainable Surfer in 2025?
How to care for our ocean while enjoying some waves? Here are 8 tips to be a more sustainable surfer in Aotearoa New Zealand.
10 items you didn’t know you could recycle
Vapes, wetsuits, coffee capsules and more: here are 10 items you can recycle!
Local actions, big impact: our 2024 recap!
Our 8 programmes were all very busy in 2024! Here is our BIG recap!
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Composting
From the Neolithic to the TNT and NPDC, here are 8 things you didn’t know about composting!
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!
9 years in a row: meet the Backyards Trail #1 fan!
Meet Jenny, our #1 fan! She has been exploring the Backyards Trail for 9 years in a row, all the way from Wellington!
Support Crop Swap Aotearoa with a Fundraiser Tea Towel!
Looking for a unique way to support sustainable food sharing? Get your hands on our beautiful tea towel!
Local Taranaki Markets
Find out where and when are all the local markets in Taranaki! Full list and map in the article.
Led up the garden path
“You could see it like Tinder for gardeners - pick and choose properties depending on size and style - see what suits you, explore things you want to try out, get a little dirty at a small group workshop.”
Volunteer this Summer & be part of something BIG!
We need more awesome volunteers and fundraisers over Summer. Come and join our team of volunteers and be part of some amazing local events!
A Decade of Sustainable Backyards Inspiring Change Towards a Greener Future
Learn about how the Sustainable Backyards Trails have been inspiring change over the past 10 years and how it has now evolved to be Taranaki Sustainable Trails