Our 2022 recap and 2023 announcements! ☀️

Kia ora tātou,

What a year we have had in 2022! ☀️ Find out below a short recap of our mahi and our 5 most popular articles of the past year! 👀

Start 2023 on the right foot with some great workshops and tours! Find all our upcoming events in our Workshops, Tours & Events section. 💡

Doing some summer cleaning around the house? 🧹 Head to The Junction Zero Waste Hub and help to divert waste from landfill! 🏆

The amazing Festival of Lights at Pukekura Park is still on until the 22nd of January! ✨ We would love your help as a Waste Warrior volunteer! If you’re keen to get involved, please get in touch by filling out our form. ♻️

Keep in mind to bring your BYO containers/cutlery/cups for all your zero-waste adventures this summer! 🌏 The Bring It! New Plymouth Campaign has teamed up with cafes around town to reward people who BYO containers/cutlery.

Our tīma (team) wishes you an amazing and sustainable year in 2023! 🌿☀️

Ngā mihi,

The Sustainable Taranaki tīma

Above is a small recap of our past year! Awesome mahi from our team! Partners, participants, and supporters: MANY THANKS to everyone involved! 💚💚💚

Our 5 most popular articles of 2002! 📖 👀

1. 🧑‍🌾 Local Food Growers & Producers: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/local-growers-producers

2. 👕 Second-Hand Shopping: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/secondhand-shopping

3. 🍋 Community Gardens & Orchards: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/community-gardens-orchards

4. 🍞 Food for Free: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/food-for-free

5. 🌱 Grow Your Own Kai: www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/grow-your-own-food

Marfell Community Garden Free Workshop! 🌱

Saturday 28th January - 2pm to 4:30pm at 51 Endeavour Street, Marfell

Learn how to build compost pallet bays during our free hands-on workshop. Not only will you gain the most up-to-date knowledge on how to build a bay and compost successfully, but you will also be part of a growing community garden movement that helps countless people!

This is a perfect way to kick off the new year by giving back to others, meeting new friends, and learning invaluable skills. 👩‍🌾 ⚒️

Join the Marfell Community Garden Facebook Group for regular updates and working bees.

Book your FREE workshop here!

Volunteers needed! 💚

14 - 22 January

We are aiming for a Zero Waste Festival of Lights this year! ✨ Can you give us a hand? Sign up here: bit.ly/TaranakiVolunteers

Would you like to be a Trail Host in 2023? 🧑‍🌾

We are always looking for new Taranaki backyards and we want to welcome you into our growing community! Please email Mieke Verschoor to lodge your expression of interest and schedule a visit!

Be on the Trail!

Learn more about the Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail: www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz

Northland Edible Garden Trail 🧑‍🌾🥕

We are beyond happy to have inspired the creation of the Northland Edible Garden! 🧑‍🌾🥕

On the 11th & 12th of February, you will be able to visit 30 inspirational edible gardens in various sites throughout Northland! 🌶️ Meet the gardeners and be inspired to grow your own fruits and vegetables in a sustainable way! ☀️

More information here

Junction Zero Waste Hub School Holiday Tour ♻️

Wednesday 18 January - 10:30am to 12pm

Join us for an interactive tour and see where your recycling is sorted. 🗑️ Learn about our recycling process and why it’s SO important!

All ages are welcome! No accessible entrance as it is up a flight of stairs. Only $5 per person (to be reimbursed on the day as a Junction Gift Voucher) - Under 5s FREE!

Book here!

Roebuck Farm Annual Tour - Feastival 2023

Saturday 18 February - 2pm to 3:30pm

Our friends at Roebuck Farm are having an event not to be missed! They model an alliance between sustainable, in-season growing principles + modern innovative technologies and aim to build the bridge back for growers + consumers to sustainable food systems by sharing the expertise they’ve developed. Join industry leader, Jodi and Tanya Roebuck for a tour of their farm in Omata. 🧑‍🌾

Book tickets here!

Bring It: choose to reuse! 🧡🫙

BYO container and help save on waste going to landfill! 🌏

There are many ways to reduce waste but did you know that many local cafes and food businesses are making it easy to switch to reusable containers and cups in New Plymouth?! 🇳🇿

You just have to "BRING IT"! Check out which food outlets are on board using the Bring it! list.

(Some cafes will offer you a discount 💸 if you BYO!)

Watch the video!

Visit our Events Calendar

Are you passionate about sustainability and supporting our growing community? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and join our Sustainable Taranaki Community Facebook Group, and get involved in local events and educational opportunities!