Taranaki Sustainable Trails

Taranaki Sustainable Trails Sustainable Trails is a spring programme of garden visits, sustainable homes, farms, workshops, talks and hands-on experiences across Taranaki. NEW for 2024!

The Sustainable Backyards Trail is more than just about viewing gardens. It’s about sharing knowledge and collectively contributing to a more resilient Taranaki, NZ, and the planet. The Trail winds its way around the entire region exploring unique properties that showcase a range of inspiring and sustainable practices. It is an excellent opportunity to engage with friendly green-thumbed hosts, gain insight into their latest horticulture and sustainable practices and take away tips, tricks, and ideas to make positive changes in your own backyard. Running for the 10th annual year, be sure to mark your calendar for 1st - 10th November. Visitors will find Backyards featured around our Maunga and a range if events, workshops, tours, and demos to showcase real, local knowledge. Sustainable Builds and Farms Trail. Lock in 11 - 17 November 2024 to check out some amazing initiatives focused on local farms and producers, and builds and renovating across Taranaki. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Backyards Trail so there are some celebrations to be had! The first of these to be announced is the collaboration of the Backyards Trail joining up weith Permaculture in New Zealand (PiNZ) who are holding their annual hui in New Plymouth on 10 - 11 November 2024. Some exciting keynote speakers in the line-up. Stay up-to-date on giveaways, events, and important information by following us and subscribing to our monthly panui. Change starts in our backyard!

🌱 🐮 New Zealand’s temperate climate means our organic cows spend their time outdoors, grazing on grass in the natural su...
07/10/2026

🌱 🐮 New Zealand’s temperate climate means our organic cows spend their time outdoors, grazing on grass in the natural sunlight and fresh air. But it doesn’t just stop with how we farm, the rigorous organic certification process provides a mark of trust that our consumers recognise as a signpost for quality, sustainability and nutrition and it commands a premium in many of our markets around the globe. Organic milk is a precious commodity in the Co-op, but Fonterra are actively supporting farmers to convert their farms and farming practices.


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AWAKINO ROAD OPEN/CLOSE TIMESSH3 through the Awakino Gorge will be open 4am to 7pm under stop/go management, and close f...
06/10/2026

AWAKINO ROAD OPEN/CLOSE TIMES
SH3 through the Awakino Gorge will be open 4am to 7pm under stop/go management, and close from 7pm to 4am for 9 consecutive nights, beginning at 7pm Tuesday 27 October and reopening after the final closure at 4am Thursday 5 November 2026.

During the overnight closures, the alternative state highway route will be via SH1 and SH4.

If you are travelling to or from Taranaki during this period, please plan ahead, allow extra time and check the NZTA Journey Planner before setting off for the latest information

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📝 🌿 Elemental Group helps businesses and organisations make sustainability practical, whether that's reducing emissions,...
05/10/2026

📝 🌿 Elemental Group helps businesses and organisations make sustainability practical, whether that's reducing emissions, improving environmental performance or planning for a more resilient future. Their focus is on creating positive change that lasts 🤝



🌐 www.elementalgroup.com

🤓 We're in The Listener talking about collaboration, inspiration and spring celebrations! If you come to Taranaki during...
05/10/2026

🤓 We're in The Listener talking about collaboration, inspiration and spring celebrations!

If you come to Taranaki during the Sustainable Trails you'll also be able to check out the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, Taranaki Arts Trail, and the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival.

Pick up The Listener in stores and supermarkets, and hear all about it - or have a look online at: https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=9da9be64-7ff3-4cfa-9696-fdb226d13927

Listen to Carl Freeman and Sophie kōrero about soil.Visit our website to listen and pick up your ticket to Soil Health: ...
05/10/2026

Listen to Carl Freeman and Sophie kōrero about soil.

Visit our website to listen and pick up your ticket to Soil Health: Know What You Need, which Carl is running on Saturday 7 November.

Carl has been teaching horticulture for five years at WITT. He is looking back on his journey, all the way from Australia to the beautiful Taranaki soil! Dig in this episode to learn about the different Horticulture programmes at WITT, but also why (and how) assessing your soil is key in growing food and all plants!

🥝 🍓  Want more fruit & veg? 🥦Our host talks and inspiring garden tours will give you the skills, confidence, and ideas t...
03/10/2026

🥝 🍓 Want more fruit & veg? 🥦
Our host talks and inspiring garden tours will give you the skills, confidence, and ideas to grow more of your own fresh, healthy produce. 🌽

💬 Blue Cypress Haven: High-Yield Urban Self-Sufficiency
💬 Frugal Food Forest: Small Space Food Forest
💬 Hobart Haven : Banana Care & Support
💬 Blue Petal Botannicals: Kitchen Garden & Espalier Orchard
💬 The Little Insect Farm: Bountiful Hillside Food Forest
💬 Kaimiro Farm: Growing Chemical-free Strawberries
💬 Avonstour Island: Rare Breeds & Organic Orchard
💬 Pungarehu Maara Kai: Quick Cold-pack Bottling
💬 Pukemiro: Coastal Growing
💬 Peihana Farm: Growing Food & Fibre

Spots are limited, book online via our website sustainabletrails.org.nz

🪴 Whether you are a lifelong lover of clean living or just embarking on your journey, Down to Earth Organics will meet y...
02/10/2026

🪴 Whether you are a lifelong lover of clean living or just embarking on your journey, Down to Earth Organics will meet you where you are and walk with you towards a more sustainable, natural life. They have a dedicated team who genuinely care about improving people’s lives naturally. Most days holistic practitioners are in store and happily offer personalised advice about how you can benefit from their extensive range of high quality supplement’s, their herbal dispensary and wholefoods.
They also offer fresh certified organic produce, locally made sourdough, organic seeds, bulk refillery, natural beauty and body care, low tox cleaning and eco homewares. 🪻🥬

📍 460 Devon Street East, Strandon, New Plymouth

Down to Earth Organics

🌐 www.downtoearthorganics.co.nz

🎉 Share a pic of you and your Bundle card to be into win a bundle of prizes! FIVE prize bundles to give away: jar of Egm...
01/10/2026

🎉 Share a pic of you and your Bundle card to be into win a bundle of prizes!

FIVE prize bundles to give away: jar of Egmont Honey, an Escape coffee, and a Crop Swap teatowel.

💸 $15 for 5 garden entries & 3 packets of seeds!

📖 Bundle Cards can be purchased from:
EnviroHub
📍 28 Brooklands Park Drive, Brooklands
🕤 9.30–2.30pm Tue-Thu

Ngāmotu New Plymouth i-SITE
📍 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth
🕙 10am–5pm daily

Whakaahurangi Stratford i-SITE
📍 54 Miranda Street, Stratford
🕣 Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm | Sat 9am–1pm

South Taranaki i-SITE
📍 121 High St, Hāwera
🕙 Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm

🌱 Pick up your programme, Bundle card, and start planning your Sustainable Trails!

🐔 Chooks, farm animals, rare breeds and regenerative farming — discover how keeping animals at your place can benefit yo...
29/09/2026

🐔 Chooks, farm animals, rare breeds and regenerative farming — discover how keeping animals at your place can benefit your pocket, your property, and the environment. 👨🏼‍🌾🌿

🐓 🎙️ Talks from our hosts (either free, included in Backyard entry, or under $10!
・Clare's Cottage : Keeping Chickens 🐔
・Hobart Haven: Dog Poo Composting 🐶
・Avonstour Island: Rare Breeds & Meat Processing🐖
・Shortland Farm: Organic Dairy - Future Farming in Action 🐄
・Stanley Bros Farm: Integrated pig farming - solar, crops & nutrient recycling 🐷
・Peihana Farm: Homesteading Choices 🏕️🌿🌲

Spots are limited, book online via our website sustainabletrails.org.nz

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28 Brooklands Park Drive, Brooklands
New Plymouth
4310

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