News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
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!
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.
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…
Local actions, big impact: our 2024 recap!
Our 8 programmes were all very busy in 2024! Here is our BIG recap!
Local Taranaki Markets
Find out where and when are all the local markets in Taranaki! Full list and map in the article.
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!
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!
The 100 Days of Beach Cleans Exhibition in Taranaki
Meet Lorella, a local artist and educator hosting a large-scale exhibition of beach plastic artworks in New Plymouth for Plastic-Free July.
How and why to ride your bike more often in Taranaki
One way we all can contribute to the collective effort to reduce transport emissions is to ride a bike for transport more often. If you’re keen to bike more, here are some ideas for how to get started!
Supporting Taranaki’s Waste Audit
Over three days, four team members participated in the region’s waste audit that sampled rubbish from 175 residential bins and 30 public bins…