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Waste-to-Energy Doesn’t Fit Within A Para Kore Vision
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 10:26 am | Marae Para Kore
“Waste incineration does not align with tikanga Māori, and is seen by Para Kore as a false solution to solving our waste crisis,” said Jacqui Forbes, Kaihautu of Para Kore. “Investing in building waste incinerators brings few benefits for ... More >>
Para Kore Receives Waste Minimisation Funding For Te Waipounamu
Sunday, 17 July 2022, 5:30 pm | Marae Para Kore
Para Kore Marae Incorporated are excited to announce support from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund to expand their services to Te Waipounamu. Para Kore will now have a regional presence in and around Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill ... More >>
“Pai ana ki te whakakī ano – Feels good to refill”
Thursday, 30 January 2020, 11:14 am | Marae Para Kore
Para Kore, the kaupapa Māori movement supporting over 400 marae, kura and kōhanga reo and other Māori organisations throughout Aotearoa in their waste minimisation efforts, is partnering with the Ministry for the Environment on the Pai ana ki te ... More >>
Wairarapa joins kaupapa Māori Zero Waste initiative
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 1:20 pm | Marae Para Kore
A kaupapa Māori Zero Waste initiative seeks to eliminate rubbish on marae, in kura and kōhanga reo in the Wairarapa with the appointment of Sam Te Tau (Ngāti Kahungunu + Rangitāne) as a waste educator for the Para Kore programme. More >>
First Para Kore Marae bans plastic for future generations
Sunday, 22 September 2019, 4:00 pm | Marae Para Kore
A Rotorua Marae has made a stand to ban all plastic bottles and fizzy drinks. More >>
Para Kore takes Zero Waste education to communities
Friday, 30 August 2019, 12:39 pm | Marae Para Kore
“We are thrilled to bring Para Kore Zero Waste education to Māori communities in Te Tai Tokerau, Wairoa, Maniapoto and the Wairarapa” says Jacqui Forbes, Kaihautū Matua for Para Kore. More >>
Para Kore educator recognised by Muhammad Ali Centre
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:33 am | Marae Para Kore
Jared Hiakita (Ngāi Tūhoe), who supports marae, kura and kōhanga on their Para Kore Zero Waste journey in the Far North, has been recongised by the Muhammad Ali Center with a Humanitarian Award for his work in bettering the environment by delivering ... More >>
Māori Zero Waste gathering coming to Wellington
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 4:50 pm | Marae Para Kore
A nation-wide kaupapa Māori, Zero Waste movement will be gathering at Ōrongomai Marae in Upper Hutt from 16th -18th November to tackle Aotearoa’s growing rubbish problem. Para Kore, which means Zero Waste in te reo Māori, is supporting over 300 ... More >>
Whanganui and Manawatū join Zero Waste initiative
Monday, 1 October 2018, 11:04 am | Marae Para Kore
A kaupapa Māori Zero Waste initiative seeks to eliminate rubbish on marae, in kura and kōhanga reo in Whanganui and the Manawatū with the appointment of Aroha Paranihi-Beckham (Whanganui, Tūwharetoa, Kai Tahi, Ngā Puhi) as a waste advisor for the Para Kore ... More >>
Tūwharetoa marae join Zero Waste initiative
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 11:35 am | Marae Para Kore
A kaupapa Māori Zero Waste initiative seeks to eliminate rubbish on marae, in kura and kōhanga reo in the Tūwharetoa rohe with the appointment of Raewyn Rāmeka and tauria (students) at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te reo ki Tūwharetoa as ... More >>
Jared Hiakita recognised as a global “30 under 30”
Thursday, 23 August 2018, 2:36 pm | Marae Para Kore
Thirty young leaders from around the world are being recognised by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as the top young change-makers in environmental education for 2018. Each year, the Environmental Education (EE) 30 ... More >>
Māori Zero Waste Gathering in Kawhia
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 12:10 pm | Marae Para Kore
“We are excited to bring Para Kore’s Hui ā-Tau to Kawhia this month. The hui brings together people from across Aotearoa working towards Zero Waste on marae and in the community” says Jacqui Forbes, kaihautū matua for Para Kore. More >>
Te Arawa Marae Going Zero Waste
Monday, 14 August 2017, 12:25 pm | Marae Para Kore
14th Augstu 2017 - “I’m very excited to support the Te Arawa Māori community to tackle waste with the Para Kore programme” says newly appointed waste advisor Davina Thompson. More >>
Join the Aotearoa Beach Blitz this Saturday
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 8:52 am | Marae Para Kore
From our streets to the beaches, our seas are filling up with plastic rubbish and other junk that is totally avoidable. This Saturday July 29th, Para Kore Marae Incorporated, the Māori zero waste organisation, is running a 10 minute blitz to remove rubbish ... More >>
Hawkes Bay Para Kore Marae Aims for Zero Waste
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 8:53 am | Marae Para Kore
“I have only been in the role as Para Kore kaiārahi for a couple of months, however Kohupatiki Marae, Te Aka Charitable Trust and Nourished for Nil have already committed to working towards Zero Waste with us and there is a lot of interest in the kaupapa” ... More >>
isborne and East Coast marae aim for Para Kore Zero Waste
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 3:08 pm | Marae Para Kore
“It’s exciting to bring the Para Kore kaupapa of Zero Waste to marae, kohanga reo, kura and community groups in Gisborne and on the East Coast” says newly appointed kaiārahi (waste advisor) Pania Ruakere. More >>
Para Kore programme aims for Zero Waste on Wellington marae
Friday, 19 May 2017, 1:40 pm | Marae Para Kore
“I’m very excited to support marae in the Wellington region to tackle waste with the Para Kore programme” says newly appointed waste advisor Te Kawa Robb. More >>
Plastic Free Tuesday coming to Aotearoa
Friday, 5 May 2017, 11:46 am | Marae Para Kore
“Kirihou kore! Kia kotahi te rangi i ia wiki. Kawea ake! Plastic Free Tuesday is coming to Aotearoa. This is a growing global movement. Over 300 whānau from across Aotearoa have indicated an interest in giving it a go on Tuesday, 16th May” says ... More >>
Zero Waste hui to take place in Parihaka (Taranaki)
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 3:01 pm | Marae Para Kore
"We are excited to bring Para Kore’s Hui ā-Tau to Parihaka in Taranaki this month for the first time. The hui brings together people from across Aotearoa working towards Zero Waste on marae and in the community." says Jacqui Forbes, General ... More >>
Para Kore wins Energy Globe Award
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 10:40 am | Marae Para Kore
"We are very proud to be the recipient of this year's Energy Globe Award" says Para Kore General Manager Jacqui Forbes. More >>