Rautāpatu Rangitaki

Rautapatu’s Big Kai Redesign: Honouring the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Today, 29 September 2025, marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW), a global moment to reflect on how we produce, consume, and value food. At Rautāpatu, this kaupapa resonates deeply with our mission to transform food systems through indigenous wisdom, community-led innovation, and sustainable design. As the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the

Defashion is more than recycling... it is about thinking about source and end-of life for textiles. Anyone who knows me knows... I love...

Repair Festival Aotearoa NZ: Celebrating Community, Sustainability, and Innovation 6-14 September 2025 At Rautāpatu, we are committed to...

Spring in Taranaki is a time of renewal, the whenua breathes, the gardens stir, and the urge to declutter rises with the sun. From 2–6...

The 8th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference [AF2025] is set to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch, from 13 to 16 October 2025....

Earth Overshoot Day marks the moment when humanity’s demand on ecological resources exceeds what the planet can regenerate in a year. In...

As we celebrate World Localisation Day 21 June 2025, the significance of reconnecting with our local resources and cultural practices...

30 May 2025 The Rautāpatu Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Kai Strategy Project in August 2025. This project...

Earth Day 2025 - Our Power, Our Planet Today we celebrate 55 years of Earth Day — a moment to reflect on our collective journey in...

Sunflower at Katere ki te Moana marae We are thrilled to reflect on the enriching experiences shared during our wānanga today, where...

At Rautāpatu, we want to take a moment to thank Te Kura Waenga o Ngamotu (Central School, New Plymouth) for the lovely letters of...

Feb 2025: FONTAGRO Delegation Visits Rautāpatu in Taranaki   In an exciting development for global agricultural collaboration, the...

The He Kāhui Mano Tribal Summit, held on the 8th and 9th of October 2024, at Te Whare Hononga, marked a significant moment for indigenous...

On 7 October 2024, the Rautāpatu Foundation hosted a Circular Economy Masterclass at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth. Designed to deepen...

Kia ora, Rautāpatu community! Today marks the International Day for Climate Action , a vital occasion to reflect on our impact on the...

Recently, we had the privilege of hosting an exceptional accelerator session led by Hollie Russell at He Kāhui Mano. This session was a...

Dr. Ganesh Nana is a distinguished economist and thought leader known for his impactful contributions to the fields of economic...

The Rubbish Trip Researcher for Āmiomio Aotearoa Hannah has lived without a rubbish bin for almost 6 years and runs The Rubbish Trip with...

Co-Founder and CEO - saveBOARD Paul Charteris is the co-founder and CEO of saveBOARD, a company dedicated to creating sustainable...

Co-Founder and Co-Designer of Te Takarangi (Māori Circular Economy Model) Teina is a prominent figure in environmental science and...

CEO - Manawa Honey Brenda Tahi is the Chief Executive of Manawa Honey NZ, a company known for producing premium honey from the remote...

Hokipera Ruakere-Papuni is a dynamic KC (Kōrero Controller) for the He Kāhui Mano Summit, with affiliations to Ngā Ruahinerangi,...

Ngāti Porou Shaun is a prominent figure in Māori research and resource economics, affiliated with Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research) in...

Founder and Chief Executive Officer - BEAM Circular Karen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BEAM Circular, an organization...