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The Compost Trial

Mar 23, 2021 |

Beginning in 2020, we ran a 6-month trial, collecting food scraps from households and businesses...

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Ways to Get Involved with Sustainable Kaipara in 2026

Jan 23, 2026

Starting the Year with Purpose Kia ora koutou and happy New Year! If you’re looking for a way to give back, learn something new, or live more lightly on the planet, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Sustainable Kaipara in 2026. Here are some simple ways to...

Growing Sustainability in Our Schools: Term Three Highlights

Sep 29, 2025

This term, we’ve had the pleasure of working with several fantastic rural schools, helping students actively engage with composting, worm farms, and gardening. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Maungaturoto PrimaryAt Maungaturoto Primary, the Garden to Table...

The Right to Repair

Apr 4, 2024

Ever felt frustrated at the inability to repair broken household items? That toaster that’s only lasted a year of two, or the dining chair with a wobbly leg? This modern day condition has evolved from manufacturers building in ‘planned obsolescence’ in order to sell...

It’s International Compost Awareness week!

May 10, 2023

It is no secret that we are big fans of compost, so when compost awareness week comes around, we are happy to take the opportunity to spread the word! In Kaipara, 41% of our kerbside landfill waste is organic (compostable) - so we have a huge opportunity to be...

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