Turning Taranaki Scraps into Soil
Sustainable Taranaki works alongside schools, businesses and community groups to encourage practical sustainability and help ensure a thriving environment for the generations to come. Programme managers run a range of projects, including Green Loop, their latest pilot project.
Growing Kaitiaki in Taranaki
Te Ara Taiao is a Sustainable Taranaki programme that works alongside kura, hapū, and community partners to create learning experiences rooted in place, tikanga, and environmental practice.
Ōpunakē Trail delivers views and value
Formed from a 2020 Lions project, the Ōpunakē Loop Trail Trust links smaller tracks into a 7km loop around Ōpunakē, promoting local wellbeing and drawing visitors to the area.
“It’s a diverse trail with coastline, a lake, bush, forest, farmland, parks, gardens, and the historic Te Namu pā,” said Trust Chair Brian Gasson. “You get great views and a real mix of scenery.”
Scaling up for Impact: Rewild revolutionising predator control.
Rewild Limited, a pioneering conservation-focused enterprise based in Taranaki, is on a mission to revolutionise predator control methods for the preservation of native species. Their flagship project, the Rewild F-Bomb, represents a groundbreaking innovation in humane pest eradication. Now, with...
Propelling Taranaki students into immersive virtual environments.
In the wake of Sir Peter Blake’s passing in the Amazon in 2001, BLAKE, formerly known as the Sir Peter Blake Trust, emerged as a beacon of environmental stewardship. Committed to upholding his legacy, the organisation has developed a range of initiatives aimed at nurturing environmental leadership.
Nourishing Communities, Changing Lives
In the heart of Ngāmotu, New Plymouth, On The House stands as a beacon of hope and solidarity. What began as a small initiative in 2017 has grown into a powerful force for good, thanks to the unwavering support of the community and funding from Toi Foundation.
