Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Regional Kai Resilience Hui, Food Forest Tour and Ōmanawa Falls

Nau mai, haere mai—welcome to the Regional Kai Resilience Network Hui in Ōmanawa! This special gathering was designed to bring together passionate individuals and communities dedicated to strengthening food resilience and fostering deeper connections through shared knowledge, time, and resources. T...
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Kriso's Food Forest
Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Kriso’s Food Forest Te Puke: Syntropic Agroforestry Model

Kriso's Food Forest. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Te Puke, Kriso's Food Forest stands as a beacon of sustainable agriculture and community spirit. This vibrant sanctuary is a testament to nature's power and a thriving example of syntropic agroforestry in action. With generous support from Tr...
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Crop Swap Te Puke region, Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

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...
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Crop Swap Te Puke region, Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

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...
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Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Byron’s Vision: Cultivating a Thriving Food Forest in Aotearoa

From Soil to Sustenance: A Journey of Regenerative Growing Tucked away in the lush landscapes of New Zealand, Byron is weaving a vision of food sovereignty, biodiversity, and resilience through his food forest. His journey is not just about growing food—it’s about reconnecting with nature, restorin...
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