Tag Archives: food security
Vector Group Charitable Trust: Tender for Bulk Pineapple Plants
Vector Group Charitable Trust, a charitable organization based in Te Puke, is seeking tenders from suppliers for the bulk purchase of pineapple plants. This initiative is a core part of our mission to enhance kai resilience and food security within our community.
Plant Specifications: We are seek...
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 ...
Kids Kai Trial at Flavours of Plenty: A Fun, Hands-On Adventure for Youngsters to Explore Food Resilience
While most events at the Flavours of Plenty festival are designed with adults in mind, there's one exciting exception: the Kids Kai Trail, happening on April 5, hosted by the Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab.
Chris Johnstone, Colab coordinator, explained, “While Flavours of Plenty mainly targ...
A Green Encounter: When Green and Wild Visited Troppo’s Urban Tropical Food Forest
It's not every day that your passion project catches the attention of someone who shares your vision for a greener, more sustainable world. That's exactly what happened when Bahareh from Green and Wild visited our Troppo urban tropical food forest and nursery in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. The excitemen...
Introducing TROPPO’s Kai and Canopy – Growing, Harvesting, and Feasting Together! 🌱🍽️
Welcome to TROPPO's Food Forest Kai and Canopy, our YouTube channel where we take you on a journey from plant to plate! 🌿🥑🍍 Whether you’re a tropical grower, a food forest enthusiast, or just someone who loves the idea of harvesting your own kai, this channel is for you!
What You Can Expect on TR...
🌿 Giggles Garden Glow-Up: Growing, Learning & Digging in Together! 🌱
Exciting things are happening at Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre! Their amazing food forest is about to get a fresh burst of life, and guess what? The whole community is invited to join in the fun!
A Garden That Gives Back!
At Giggles, the garden isn’t just about growing plants—it’s about ...
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...
🌱 Youth Getting Into Syntropic Agroforestry: A Visit from Jared 🌱
The future of regenerative agriculture and food security is bright when young growers step up! 🌿🌏 It’s always exciting to see passionate youth diving into the world of syntropic agroforestry. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Jared and his father, Steve, for a tour of Troppo’s tropical food fo...
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...
Brett’s Omanawa Food Forest Tour in the Bay of Plenty
Brett’s down-to-earth, true blue Kiwi approach to cultivating a thriving food forest in the Bay of Plenty is nothing short of inspiring. His philosophy revolves around keeping things simple, practical, and genuinely accessible, ensuring that anyone—whether a seasoned grower or a complete newbie—can ...
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...
Cultivate Your Tropical Urban Paradise!
EdibleLandscapes.nz is an initiative of the Vector Group Charitable Trust. We're proud to be the driving force behind Troppo, our exemplary tropical urban food forest here in Te Puke. This means we're doers, not just talkers, actively demonstrating what's possible in creating lush, productive, and s...
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...
Cultivating Community: A Report on Establishing a Food Crop Swap in Te Puke
Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Community – Discovering Food Crop Swaps in Te Puke
A community food crop swap is a local, recurring gathering where individuals exchange surplus homegrown produce, homemade food items, and gardening resources directly with one another, without the exchange of mon...
