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 Victory
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 Victory
What a truly magnificent day for Te Puke! Our community came alive today, Saturday, September 27th, 2025, with the vibrant and spirit-lifting Nagar Kirtan – Sikh Parade. The air was
What a truly wonderful day we shared yesterday at the food forest plant swap! The sun was out, the atmosphere was buzzing with friendly chatter, and we were surrounded by
What an incredible afternoon! Our Great Te Puke Spring Clean & Pizza Party was a smashing success, bringing our community together for an afternoon of cleaning, sharing, learning, and most
Unearthing the Heart of Green & Wild: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Gardens We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration with @Green_nd_Wild! 🌿 The visionary Bahareh is joining forces with us
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. It
Troppo isn’t just a garden; it’s a living, breathing testament to what’s possible when permaculture meets passion. This isn’t your typical backyard plot—it’s an urban tropical food forest nestled right
The sun was shining bright in Te Puke, and the air was filled with the sounds of hard work and community spirit. The Vector Group Charitable Trust, along with a
A powerful, community-driven movement is taking root in Te Puke, and at its heart is the Vector Group Charitable Trust. This isn’t your typical charitable organization. It’s a group of
Sometimes, the most profound insights come from the simplest moments. We recently heard a beautiful story from the team at Giggles Te Puke, where 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 is a core part of our mission to enhance food security and kai
A recent article by Stuart Whitakker in the local Te Puke News has put a well-deserved spotlight on a quiet revolution taking root in our town. While Whitakker’s piece brilliantly
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 project, the school
It’s time to roll up our sleeves, Te Puke! In the spirit of community and with the support of Keep Te Puke Beautiful, we’re kicking off the Great Te Puke
A local high school was recently honored with a national award for excellence in science education and student projects.
Here at Vector Group Charitable Trust, we believe in building resilient communities. A core part of that vision is kai resilience—empowering New Zealanders to grow their own food and strengthen
The New Zealand government’s climate change policies, or lack thereof, have significant and varied impacts on New Zealanders, with particular consequences for regions like the Bay of Plenty and communities
It’s not every day that your passion project catches the eye of someone who shares your vision for a greener, more sustainable world. That’s exactly what happened when Bahareh from
Just a stone’s throw from Waitangi, on the outskirts of Te Puke, lies a local gem: French’s Farm. While the Bay of Plenty is famous for its vibrant green kiwifruit,