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Sunday 26 May 02:00 PM - Sunday 26 May 04:00 PM

Hollard Gardens works with the Regional Council Biodiversity Department to propagate local rare and endangered plants - learn more and see how you can help. www.trc.govt.nz

Saturday 22 June 10:00 AM - Saturday 22 June 12:00 PM

New Plymouth District council arborists will show you how to prune your fruit trees correctly. To be held at the Milne St community orchard off Riversdale Drive from 10am until mid day on Saturday...

Sunday 23 June 02:00 PM - Sunday 23 June 04:00 PM

Learn about some of the intersting veges, grains, and greens we've grown in Bernie's home Garden this year and how to make some nutritious and warming salads to beat the winter chill....

Sunday 25 August 02:00 PM - Sunday 25 August 04:00 PM

Learn how we prepare for spring in Bernie's Home Garden and get some ideas of wht to plant next year for some different ingredients. Bring seed to swap.

Friday 10 May 09:00 AM - Tuesday 4 June 07:00 PM

The Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards recognise outstanding initiatives in our region to protect and enhance Taranaki’s high-quality environment. The awards encourage environmental...

Friday 24 May 06:00 PM - Friday 24 May 08:30 PM

Come along to our new monthly events. Explore cutting-edge sustainability as part of an on-going learning community. More info & upcoming events.

Saturday 25 May 03:00 PM - Saturday 25 May 05:00 PM

May 25th at 3pm Meet in the Telecom car park, corner of Elliot and Devon St West (opposite Rig 66). Bring placards, if possible.We will walk down Devon St, right into Brougham St - to end at Puke...

Sunday 2 June 10:30 AM - Sunday 2 June 02:00 PM

Bring your kids and learn how to encourage birds in the garden and build nests to take home. 10.30am - 2.00pm at Pukeiti. See here for more info.

Saturday 15 June 03:30 PM - Saturday 15 June 04:30 PM

The Event : Global Water Dances Initiative - "Dancing for Safe Water Everywhere" Global Water Dances is a world event first launched in June 2011. The second global performance is scheduled...

Thursday 27 June 07:30 PM - Thursday 27 June 09:00 PM

A public forum on household renewable energy options looking at: -the economics of grid connect solar systems -dispelling myths about domestic scale wind turbines -funding options available for...

Saturday 13 July 01:30 PM - Saturday 13 July 03:30 PM

Seedsavers Taranaki  - Seed Swap Gathering Saturday 13 July 1.30pm At Shona's garden, 14 Poplar Grove, Whalers Gate, New Plymouth. This gathering will be in preparation for the Spring &...

Sunday 28 July 02:00 PM - Sunday 28 July 04:00 PM

Learn the right tools for the job and how to take care of your garden tools and machinery for longevity.

Sunday 4 August 10:30 AM - Sunday 4 August 02:00 PM

Bring your kids and learn about some of the creepy-crawlies at Pukeiti and build a bug hotel.

Friday 9 August 07:00 PM - Friday 9 August 08:30 PM

Do The Math is a fast-paced and inspiring movie about the rising movment to solve the climate crisis. The movie will be followed by supper and discussions. Bring a plate of food to share. Watch...

Friday 14 December 09:42 AM - Tuesday 1 October 11:42 PM

The Community Energy Network (CEN), in collaboration with ActionStation.org.nz has just launched www.warmerwinters.org.nz – a website which prompts people living in cold homes to complete a...

Friday 1 February 10:47 AM - Wednesday 31 December 10:47 AM

NPDC ratepayers can now purchase: -home insulation -solar hotwater systems -heat pump hotwater systems -clean heating and pay for it through their rates. For more information see...

Wednesday 13 February 08:37 AM - Friday 31 January 08:37 AM

Food security: growing & swapping open-pollinating seeds suited to Taranaki. Come into Hive Environment Centre to join Seedsavers and take home some seeds to grow. The membership fee is just a...

Wednesday 20 March 05:23 PM - Wednesday 5 March 05:23 PM

Over 40 people participated in local events when the Localising Food Tour came to Taranaki in March 2013. There were some great outcomes. Check out the food forest design for Myska and Peter's...

Tuesday 2 April 09:53 AM - Saturday 31 August 09:53 AM

To see the Autumn 2013 newsletter, with articles about the recent National Permaculture Hui in Taranaki, the working bee at Parihaka Paa, proposed ecological building & technology centre in...

Wednesday 8 May 05:46 PM - Tuesday 4 March 05:46 PM

Always be prepared! This nifty flat-packed toilet "Christchurch Twin" is being promoted as part of your emergency preparedness kit. Come in and see our demo version at Hive Environment Centre - it...

Thursday 9 May 06:03 PM - Tuesday 5 November 06:03 PM

Soil & Health Association's Project Gro fund is used to support community groups, maraes and schools starting-up and maintaining organic gardens, to create organic gardening resources and teach...

Friday 10 May 09:31 AM - Thursday 6 February 09:31 AM

Kiwibank is providing loans for household renewable energy systems: grid connect solar PV, solar hotwater, small wind, geothermal, or mini hydro power. Invest in your household energy - it is a...

Friday 10 May 02:34 PM - Thursday 26 December 02:34 PM

The Taranaki Time Bank allows you to trade time and skills for 'time credits'. It operates on the belief that everyone has a skill to offer their community and there are members of the community...

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