Vector Group Charitable Trust is proud to highlight the work of Shona Ua-Marsh — a remarkable leader whose commitment to community and collaboration aligns with our mission. As founder of
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Unearthing the heart of Green & Wild: a journey through New Zealand’s gardens We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration with Green & Wild — visionary Bahareh is joining forces with
Yesterday was an exciting day at Troppo’s Tropical Urban Food Forest! We had the pleasure of hosting Sam from the popular White Strawberries podcast right here in Te Puke —
Troppo isn’t just a garden — it’s a living testament to what’s possible when permaculture meets passion. This isn’t a typical backyard plot; it’s an urban tropical food forest in
The sun was shining in Te Puke, and the air was full of hard work and community spirit. Vector Group Charitable Trust, with dedicated volunteers, spent a productive morning at
Food Forest Tours at foodforest.tours is being incorporated into the National Kai Resilience Portal. Updates and listings are now on the portal: kairesilience.food/food-forest-tours-nz Website under development — expected operational launch
A powerful, community-driven movement is taking root in Te Puke — and at its heart is Vector Group Charitable Trust. This is not a typical charity. It is people committed
The team at Vector Group Charitable Trust would like to extend immense gratitude to everyone at Ballance Te Puke, with a special thank you to Van den Berg, for their
Sometimes, the most profound insights come from the simplest moments. We recently heard a beautiful story from the team at Giggles Te Puke — a banana tree on their property
A community garden initiative is seeking volunteers to help plant and maintain vegetable beds for the upcoming growing season.
Vector Group Charitable Trust invites tenders from suppliers for the bulk purchase of pineapple plants. This initiative supports our mission to strengthen food security and kai resilience in the Te
For charities working at the grassroots in Te Puke and across Aotearoa, a tightening jobless economy is not an abstract headline — it shows up every week at the garden
Mark your calendars! The beloved Rangiuru School Country Fair & Ag Day is just around the corner — a day of fun and a nod to our cherished rural history.
A recent article by Stuart Whitakker in local Te Puke news has put a well-deserved spotlight on a quiet revolution taking root in our town. Whitakker’s piece captured the work
In the heart of Te Puke High School, a new project is planting seeds of inclusion, community, and learning. As part of the wider Seed to Plate programme, the school
It’s time to roll up our sleeves, Te Puke! With support from Keep Te Puke Beautiful, we are kicking off the Great Te Puke Tidy Up to get our town
A local high school was recently honored with a national award for excellence in science education and student projects.
Our team at Vector Group Charitable Trust is always inspired by people willing to get their hands dirty and forge a new path. When the chance came to visit Bay
Today, Te Puke was buzzing as Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day lit up the Te Puke War Memorial Hall. Sirens, Mr Whippy chimes, and a crowd of locals
At Vector Group Charitable Trust, we build resilient communities. A core part of that vision is kai resilience — empowering people to grow their own food and strengthen local food