Vector Group Charitable Trust (CC45966, Te Puke) works daily in food forests, kai resilience education, and tropical growing across the Bay of Plenty. When public bodies publish growing advice without
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We’re excited to announce the launch of FoodForests.nz — an online space dedicated to connecting growers, food forests, regenerative projects, edible plant enthusiasts, and resilient communities across Aotearoa. Website: foodforests.nz
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
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
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
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 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
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
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