Te Puke Region Food Co-op
Troppo.nz x Te Puke: Unlocking Local Food Innovation
Troppo Vibes, Te Puke Roots: Innovating Our Way to Kai Resilience
Troppo.nz, with its focus on fresh, local, and often innovative approaches to lifestyle and community, finds a natural synergy with the kai resilience movement in Te Puke. This isn't just about traditional gardening; it's about exp...
From Kiwifruit to Jackfruit: A Tropical Paradise Blooms at French’s Farm
French's Farm: A Slice of Tropical Paradise Flourishing in Te Puke
Just a stone's throw from Waitangi, on the verdant fringes of Te Puke, you'll discover a true local treasure: French's Farm. While the Bay of Plenty is globally celebrated for its vibrant green kiwifruit, a visit to Michae...
A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together
1. Introduction: Sowing Seeds for Community Resilience
The Vision of Community Food Forests in the Bay of Plenty
Community food forests, also referred to as forest gardens, represent a holistic approach to land management that draws inspiration from natural forest ecosystems.1 Unlike conventional ...
The Inspiring Journey of Meeting Owen Mania Takuira-Ngaropo and Joining His Vision for “The Rock” Papamoa Community Gardens
Fourteen years ago, in 2011, the Vector Group Charitable Trust was established, driven by a shared passion for community development, sustainable living, and empowerment. This was the same year that my journey took a remarkable turn when I met Owen Mania Takuira-Ngaropo, the founder of "The Rock" Pa...
Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future
Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future
We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable food forest that not only nourishes our local community but also serves as a model for regenerative agriculture in the Bay of Plenty and beyond. By fostering deep connections between people...
Proposal for a Kai Resilience-Based Community Food Forest in Te Puke
Submitted to: Te Puke Community Board
For Consideration by: Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Prepared by:
Date:
Introduction
This proposal seeks the endorsement and support of the Te Puke Community Board and Western Bay of Plenty District Council for the establishment of a Ka...
Vector Group Food Resilience Feasibility Study: Te Puke Region
Feasibility Study for Vector Group Charitable Trust's Food Resilience Vision in Te Puke Region
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Project Overview: Vector Group Charitable Trust's Food Resilience Vision
Defining Kai Resilience, Food Resilience, Food Security, and Food Sovereignty in ...
Growing Up in Papua New Guinea: A Journey Up the Sepik River to Meet the Sepik Tribes
Growing up in Papua New Guinea was a unique and enriching experience, especially when it involved traveling up the Sepik River with my father, who was a missionary. The Sepik River, one of the longest rivers in Papua New Guinea, flows through some of the most remote and culturally rich regions of th...
Cultivating Community Resilience: A Strategic Plan for a Food Co-op in Te Puke
Executive Summary:
This report presents a strategic framework for establishing a unique, fun, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking food co-operative in the Te Puke region of New Zealand, encompassing Maketu and the wider Western Bay of Plenty. The analysis underscores the strong foundation for s...
