Tag Archives: Te Puke

26 Apr

Events and Community Engagement

Epic Te Puke’s Picture-Perfect Easter Trail: A Community Celebration and Economic Boost

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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Despite the weather, the Epic Te Puke event was a resounding success, bringing the community together for a day of fun and creativity. Held at Jubilee Park, the Picture Perfect Easter Trail showcased the talent of local photographers along the scenic Te Puke Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway. This free commu...

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25 Apr

Events and Community Engagement

More Than Just a Day Off: Pausing to Remember Anzac Day in Te Puke

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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Anzac Day 2025: Te Puke Remembers | A Tribute from Troppo.nz Today, April 25th, 2025, the familiar rhythms of life here in Te Puke take on a different cadence. The usual bustle associated with our orchards and the title of 'Kiwifruit Capital of the World' gives way to a quieter, more reflective atm...

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23 Apr

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

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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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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21 Apr

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Growing Avocados Successfully in Te Puke: A Comprehensive Guide

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for growing luscious, creamy avocados right here in our beautiful Te Puke! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this comprehensive resource from Tropo.nz will walk you through everything you need to know to cultivate your own avocado bounty. Te Puke'...

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20 Apr

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How to Maximize Sunlight in Your Te Puke Garden for Tropical Fruit Production

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
• 0 comments

Welcome, fellow fruit enthusiasts, to the Troppo.nz blog! Here in sunny Te Puke, we're blessed with a fantastic climate for growing all sorts of delicious tropical and subtropical fruits. But even with our abundant sunshine, understanding how to make the most of it is key to a truly thriving garden ...

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19 Apr

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Understanding Te Puke’s Rainfall Patterns for Efficient Irrigation

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
• 0 comments

Welcome to the Troppo blog! Here in sunny Te Puke, the heart of kiwifruit country, water is life. Whether you're a seasoned orchardist or just starting out with your own patch, understanding our local rainfall patterns is key to using water wisely and keeping your plants happy and healthy. This post...

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18 Apr

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Best Soil Amendments for Te Puke’s Soil Conditions: A Local Guide

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Welcome to Troppo.nz, your go-to source for all things growing in our beautiful corner of the world, Te Puke! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting to get your hands dirty, understanding your soil is the first step to a thriving garden or orchard. Here in the Bay of Plenty, we're bless...

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17 Apr

Troppo Articles, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Cyclone Tam’s Fury Brushes Te Puke: Northern Communities in Our Thoughts

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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Well, Cyclone Tam has certainly made its presence felt here in Aotearoa! While we in Te Puke haven't borne the brunt of its full force like our whanau up in the Far North, let me tell you, that wind has been something else! For the past day or so, a constant, howling gale has been whipping through ...

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17 Apr

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Identifying and Managing Common Pests and Diseases in Te Puke Gardens

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Identifying and Managing Common Pests and Diseases in Te Puke Gardens Welcome to all our fellow green thumbs in beautiful Te Puke! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting to dig in the fertile Bay of Plenty soil, you'll know that along with the joy of watching your plants thrive comes t...

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16 Apr

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Choosing the Right Aspect for Your Garden in Te Puke’s Unique Terrain

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Choosing the Right Aspect for Your Garden in Te Puke's Unique Terrain Welcome, fellow green thumbs, to the wonderful world of gardening in Te Puke! Known as the Kiwifruit Capital of the World, this region boasts a rich horticultural heritage and a climate that can support a fantastic array of plant...

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15 Apr

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Using Mulch to Regulate Soil Temperature in Te Puke’s Variable Climate

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
• 0 comments

Welcome to the Troppo blog! Here in beautiful Te Puke, we know all about the ups and downs of our weather. From scorching summer days to chilly winter nights, our soil can experience quite a temperature rollercoaster. But there's a simple yet incredibly effective tool that can help your garden thriv...

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14 Apr

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

A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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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 ...

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14 Apr

Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Troppo Articles, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Cultivating the Future: Jared’s Food Forest Tour in Rural Te Puke – Inspiring Youth and Kai Resilience

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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Here at Troppo.nz, we're passionate about showcasing initiatives that build a more sustainable and resilient future for Aotearoa. Our recent collaboration with Jared on a visit to his burgeoning food forest in rural Te Puke was a truly inspiring experience. We witnessed firsthand his dedication to c...

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13 Apr

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Supercharging Your Te Puke Harvest: Advanced Techniques for an Extended Growing Season

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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We all love the bounty of a Te Puke garden, but what if you could push the boundaries and enjoy fresh produce even longer? Building on our previous tips, this post dives into more advanced techniques, including grow tents, heat mats, in-soil heating, and the crucial element of experimentation, to tr...

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11 Apr

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Creating Your Own Urban Food Forest in Te Puke, NZ: A Step-by-Step Guide

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
• 0 comments

Imagine stepping out your back door and into a lush, edible paradise. A place where fruit trees, berry bushes, and useful herbs grow in harmony, providing fresh, nutritious food right at your fingertips. This isn't a far-off dream – it's the reality of an urban food forest, and you can create one ri...

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07 Apr

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How to Build a Vertical Food Forest for Limited Space in Te Puke

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Living in beautiful Te Puke often means enjoying the outdoors, but what if you have limited garden space and still dream of fresh, homegrown produce? The answer might just be a vertical food forest! This innovative gardening technique allows you to grow a surprising amount of food in a small footpri...

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07 Apr

Events and Community Engagement

Join the Fun on the Kids Kai Trail at the Flavours of Plenty Festival!

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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This year, the Kids Kai Trail was a big hit at the Flavours of Plenty Festival in Te Puke! It was a day packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities for kids. From exploring bees to planting in community gardens and even learning how to make their own pizza sauce, the day was full of exciting ...

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06 Apr

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Understanding Soil Health in a Permaculture Garden: Te Puke Edition

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Welcome, fellow green thumbs and aspiring permaculturists! Here at Troppo.nz, we’re passionate about creating thriving, resilient gardens that work with nature, not against it. And at the heart of a successful permaculture system lies one crucial element: healthy soil. Especially here in our beauti...

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04 Apr

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Composting Secrets for a Nutrient-Rich Food Forest in Your Backyard

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a thriving food forest – lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and the promise of delicious, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It sounds like a dream, right? Well, one of the biggest secrets to making this dream a reality lies right under you...

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02 Apr

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Understanding Te Puke’s Microclimates for Optimal Tropical Fruit Growth

• April 14, 2025
• By Troppo
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Welcome to Troppo.nz! If you're passionate about growing delicious tropical fruits right here in Te Puke, you've come to the right place. While our region is famous for its kiwifruit, the diverse landscape also creates pockets of unique conditions – what we call microclimates – that can be perfect f...

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28 Mar

Events and Community Engagement

Te Whare o Tīmata: A Whānau-Centered Journey of Learning, Connection, and Māori Identity

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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Nestled in the heart of Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, Te Whare o Tīmata is more than just an educational tool—it is a living, breathing expression of Mātauranga Māori, designed to inspire, teach, and connect. It is a place where whānau, tamariki, and communities can come together to explore ancestral heri...

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26 Mar

Events and Community Engagement

Wetlands restoration in Te Puke with FRUITION’s Hei Whanake

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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As part of Vector Group Charitable Trust, Troppo is documenting the comprehensive wetlands restoration project in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. Today marked the commencement of planting a significant number of native flora, a crucial step in rejuvenating our region's natural resources. In a few weeks, the...

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25 Mar

Delicious Recipes

Fermenting Fun: Kefir, Salted Butternut Ferment & Feijoa Fizz!

• March 25, 2025
• By Troppo
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Last night, disaster struck—the hot water cylinder blew! So instead of showering, let's embrace the funk another way—with some ferments! Who needs warm water when you have bubbling jars of probiotic goodness to keep things exciting? The stars of today's fermenting session come straight from Troppo’...

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21 Mar

Events and Community Engagement, Troppo Articles, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

A Green Encounter: When Green and Wild Visited Troppo’s Urban Tropical Food Forest

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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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...

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16 Mar

Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

🌿 Te Puke’s Green Gems: A Day of Community and Cultivation 🌿

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
• 0 comments

On Sunday, March 16th, the Bay of Plenty buzzed with excitement as local community gardens opened their gates for a special event. Among these verdant havens, two Te Puke treasures stood out: the Te Puke Community Garden and Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre. But that’s not all—Troppo’s very own...

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02 Mar

Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

🌿 Giggles Garden Glow-Up: Growing, Learning & Digging in Together! 🌱

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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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 ...

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24 Feb

Events and Community Engagement

Te Puke 2025 Teams Summit – A Night of Collaboration, Connection & Kiwifruit!

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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Te Puke, get ready! The Te Puke 2025 Teams Summit is happening soon, and you’re invited to be part of the action! Whether you're a business, a community group, a club, or just someone passionate about shaping the future of our town, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute. 📅 Dat...

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24 Feb

Events and Community Engagement, Troppo Articles

One Man’s Trash-Busting Mission – But He Needs Your Help!

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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Te Puke’s got a new hero – and he’s armed with nothing but a passion for keeping our town clean! Meet Craig Wallace, the one-man clean-up crew who’s on a mission to make Te Puke shine. But let’s be real – he can’t do it alone. Te Puke has officially joined the Keep New Zealand Beautiful family, tha...

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24 Feb

Events and Community Engagement, Troppo Articles

Restoring Te Puke’s Wetlands: A Community-Driven Environmental Revival

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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At the heart of Te Puke, the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is leading an ambitious wetland restoration project, dedicated to revitalizing the natural ecosystem surrounding beloved local landmarks, including Blaymires' Tinkerbell's Garden, the BMX pump track, Te Puke Dog Park, and the Te Ara...

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20 Feb

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

Proposal for a Kai Resilience-Based Community Food Forest in Te Puke

• April 28, 2025
• By Troppo
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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...

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16 Feb

Troppo's Plant Collection

Banana ‘Musa Acuminata var. Zebrina’ – The Striking Blood Banana

• February 18, 2025
• By Troppo
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Grown in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, NZ, the Banana Musa Acuminata var. Zebrina, popularly known as the Striking Blood Banana, has captivated plant enthusiasts with its vibrant foliage and unique appearance. Its striking red and green speckled leaves add a dramatic flair to any garden or indoor space, m...

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16 Feb

Troppo's Plant Collection

Creating a Thriving Food Forest with Tropicals in Te Puke

• February 22, 2025
• By Troppo
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In Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, we are bringing together a diverse selection of plants to create a thriving food forest, incorporating a mix of tropical and subtropical species suited to our unique climate. By carefully selecting and layering plants—ranging from hardy bananas and taro to rare exotic frui...

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16 Feb

Troppo's Plant Collection

Colocasia esculenta ‘Pharaoh’s Mask’ – A Statement Plant for Your Garden

• February 18, 2025
• By Troppo
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Few plants command attention quite like Colocasia esculenta 'Pharaoh’s Mask'. This striking elephant ear variety boasts deep green, heavily veined leaves with dark, almost black ridges that create a dramatic, sculptural effect. The veins protrude outward, making the foliage appear almost three-dimen...

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11 Aug

Events and Community Engagement

Join Us for the Masquerade Parade Treat Trail 2024!

• August 11, 2024
• By Troppo
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Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun and festivities at the Masquerade Parade Treat Trail 2024! On Thursday, October 31st, from 3 PM to 5 PM, we invite you to join us in Downtown Te Puke for an exciting Halloween adventure. This family-friendly event promises treats, costumes, and lots of s...

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22 Jul

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Kriso’s Food Forest Te Puke: Syntropic Agroforestry Model

• April 27, 2025
• By Troppo
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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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17 Jul

Events and Community Engagement

Te Puke Spring Clean & Pizza Bash

• July 17, 2024
• By Troppo
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Join Us for the Te Puke Spring Clean and Pizza Party! Date: Friday, 20 September 2024 Time: Starts at 3 PM (Arrive anytime) Location: The Daily Cafe As the vibrant colors of spring begin to bloom, there's no better time to come together and make Te Puke shine! We invite you, your family, frien...

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05 Jan

Troppo's Plant Collection

Misi Luki Banana – A Hardy, Prolific, and Versatile Tropical Fruit for New Zealand Gardens

• February 18, 2025
• By Troppo
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Musa 'Misi Luki' is a beloved banana variety known for its resilience, sweet fruit, and ability to thrive in various growing conditions. Originating from the Pacific Islands, this cultivar has gained popularity among New Zealand growers for its adaptability and reliable fruiting. With its creamy, de...

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