We’ve just launched a new tool we’ve been working on: the Companion Planting Matrix. Open the Companion Planting Matrix The idea is simple — help growers see which plants work
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As communities across Aotearoa search for resilient ways to grow food, restore ecosystems, and strengthen local knowledge, education becomes one of the most powerful tools we can invest in. The
Te Puke is more than the kiwifruit capital of the world — it’s a vibrant, connected community full of local talent, unique businesses, and memorable experiences. Now there’s a place
There are places in the world that hold something hard to name — a quality of light, a depth of history, a generosity of land and people that makes you
The digital architecture of food security At Vector Group Charitable Trust, we believe that solving challenges like food insecurity and environmental instability takes creative technology and grassroots action. We are
The secret is finally out of the garden. You know we’re passionate about kai resilience and community — and now we’ve built a space to bring it all together: RootyToot,
8 April 2026 Hi everyone — the team at Vector Group Charitable Trust / Troppo has been monitoring weather models for more than two weeks, since the first signals appeared
At Vector Group Charitable Trust, we believe true community resilience is built from the ground up. Our Initiate Kai Resilience project is more than a gardening programme — it is
Vector Group Charitable Trust is dedicated to supporting initiatives that enrich the communities we serve. This festive season we are proud to provide network support, photography, and video coverage for
This past weekend, Te Puke became a moving landscape of local ingenuity as the highly anticipated Gardens on Wheels 2025 event took over Jubilee Park. Part of a wider weekend
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate a wonderful milestone: the 10th birthday of the Te Puke Community Garden! A massive well done to all of the amazing volunteers who have
The Te Puke Coast Lions Garden Ramble 2025 has concluded — another successful year for this vital local fundraiser. Beyond the beauty of the gardens, the weekend showed how Vector
From shared vision to shared harvest: a day of partnership at Hairini The greatest asset in any community project is not the land or the tools — it is the
What a fantastic event at the Capitol Theatre in Te Puke today — it truly was so much fun! Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl is a triumphant pop
Well, a big shout-out to all the local green thumbs! I spent some time today at the Te Puke Community Garden, tackling a familiar enemy: weeds — especially the pesky
There’s something incredibly rewarding about getting your hands dirty for a good cause. This past week I had the pleasure of spending a day at beautiful Bay Tropics — productive,
What a truly magnificent day for Te Puke! On Saturday, 27 September 2025, our community came alive with the vibrant, spirit-lifting Nagar Kirtan — Sikh Parade. The air was full
What a wonderful day we shared at the food forest plant swap! The sun was out, the atmosphere buzzed with friendly chatter, and we were surrounded by passionate gardeners ready
What an incredible afternoon! Our Great Te Puke Spring Clean & Pizza Party was a smashing success — cleaning, sharing, learning, and plenty of fun. A massive thank you to
The power behind the produce: Vector Group and Te Puke’s kai resilience movement Behind many of Te Puke’s most impactful community initiatives stands Vector Group Charitable Trust. Their commitment to