23 Apr
Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Cultivating Passionfruit in Te Puke: Tips for Abundant Harvests (Including My Favourite!)

Welcome to the lush world of passionfruit growing right here in our beautiful Te Puke! At Troppo.nz, we're passionate about helping you bring the taste of the tropics to your own backyard. Passionfruit, with its vibrant flavour and exotic aroma, thrives in our Bay of Plenty climate, offering the pot...

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28 Mar
Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

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...

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Kriso's Food Forest
22 Jul
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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