News & Community Stories
Read these inspiring local stories about going above and beyond to ensure a sustainable future in Taranaki.
Electricarna 2022: EV Explained
With Venture Taranaki, we co-hosted two events in Hāwera and New Plymouth to highlight the logistics, realities, and benefits of an EV. ‘Electricarna’ allowed experts and EV users to share their knowledge and experience with more than 100 people.
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Flying High Project - a free family event
In collaboration with Sustainable Taranaki, the Flying High Charitable Trust is bringing their hot air balloon to Taranaki this April 2021. The Flying High hot air balloon tour aims to promote and inspire sustainable innovation.
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…
Sustainable Backyards - The Green Shed Farm Shop
Lillian Hall is as resourceful as it gets – even her chicken feed sacks don’t go to waste…
Raymond Buckland – Egmont Refuse and Recycling Sustainable Business Champion
Raymond Buckland is the passionate owner of Egmont Refuse and Recycling located at 12 Scott Street in Hawera, and he successfully runs a “climate positive” business model. A progressive seeker of alternatives for our common household waste, we’ve selected him as our Sustainable Business Champion for the month of March.
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…
Politicians Asked to Take a Stand
Our kaupapa of protecting Taranaki's taiao - natural environment for future generations was highlighted to five key Members of Parliament.
Waitara High School, Te Kano/the Seed
Waitara High School has been leading the way with sustainable practices and initiatives and the students are benefiting from the collective energies of a number of school staff…
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.
How to Convert a Grass Patch
There is a belief that gardens with their fragrant florals and delicious vegetables and fruits require great maintenance and can be a burden, but they do not have to be! Beginners can ease into converting their grass patch at their own pace by breaking it down into seven steps.
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…
I decided to take a Taranaki bus each week, and what I found surprised me
When you see a bus, you might not think it’s a chance to save the planet. Public transport is little promoted as an environmental win, but just 7 people taking the bus instead of driving reduces congestion and carbon emissions. So why aren’t we all over public transport?
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…
IPCC Report: Reactions and Actions
Code Red. This line, used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its latest report on climate change, is receiving different types of reactions across the world…
Hamāda's plant-based journey
Hamāda’s journey started 15 years ago when he first attempted to become vegetarian, but the turning point was in March of 2020 during lockdown when he slowly cut out milk and realised that he no longer felt lethargy and discomfort…
Gardener Focus - Bayly Terraces
Bayly Terraces is a work in progress! Situated alongside a community orchard, this garden is a haven for bees, birds, and people…
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…