OFFICIAL LAUNCH 1 AUGUST 2026
BUT, SNEAKY EARLY ACCESS TO FEATURE EVENTS . . .
KATH IRVINE & BENA DENTON
Kath Irvine of Edible Backyard fame and Bena Denton, co-founder of Greenbridge, are two inspiring wāhine who have worked professionally in the sphere of permaculture and regenerative practice for many years and will be sharing their knowledge during two fantastic workshops.
SOIL BUILDING: MULCH, COMPOST & WORMS
FRUIT TREES: BOUNTIFUL & HEALTHY
Fri 6 Nov
Each 2.5-hour workshop $80 or bring a friend for $75, incl. snacks, refreshments.
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov
$75 incl. light lunch, barista coffee & garden entry or $140 with eBike hire
CHOOKS & DIY FEED Hāwera/New Plymouth
Wed 4 Nov
$30 incl. Frass sample, snacks, refreshments, resource
Thu 12 Nov
$45 incl. glass of bubbles, snacks, multi-purpose spray, cleaning paste, window cleaner, printed recipes
Follow us on social media for giveaways, Trail details and more.
Nau mai haere mai ki te Taranaki Sustainable Trails. Check out these videos to see what we’re all about!
The backyards trail
Gardeners on a journey in the māra to work in harmony with nature rather than against it.
The Builds Trail
Connect with owners and experts who have decided to build their whare with the environment in mind.
The Farms Trail
Walk and talk with farmers who share aspects of their agriculture that prioritise te taiao, the environment.
SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE TRAILS
From your pocket, to the community
Sustainable Trails is run by a charitable trust, Sustainable Taranaki. All financial support is highly valued as we endeavour to provide a well-run and enjoyable event!
Keen to volunteer?
Volunteers make a big difference! We’d love your support before, during and after the Trail - whether it’s in the garden, collecting info, or welcoming visitors.
Come visit THE envirohub (TRAILS HUB)
Super deals on honey, seeds, and a selection of gift vouchers!
The EnviroHub, next to Brooklands Zoo.
Regular hours 9.30am-2.30pm Tues, Wed & Thu.
CHECK OUT TRAIL MEDIA & DIY VIDEOS
Curious about being a host?
Let us know you’re interested in being a backyards, build or farms host and we’ll send you some info to see if it’s a good fit.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS & CORE funders
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For all regional information and accommodation options, visit venture.org.nz
Sophie chats with new Sustainable Trails Co-Coordinator Suzy Randall about the exciting road ahead for Taranaki Sustainable Trails 2026.