The 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
The 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
This past weekend, Te Puke was transformed into a moving landscape of local ingenuity as the highly anticipated Gardens on Wheels 2025 event took over Jubilee Park. Part of a
The Te Puke Coast Lions Garden Ramble 2025 concluded recently, marking another triumphant year for this vital local fundraiser. Beyond the beauty of the gardens themselves, the event provided a
There’s something incredibly rewarding about getting your hands dirty and helping out a good cause. This past week, I had the immense pleasure of spending a day at the beautiful
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 β Sikh Parade. The air was
The Power Behind the Produce: Vector Group & Te Puke’s Kai Resilience Movement Behind many of Te Pukeβs most impactful community initiatives stands the Vector Group Charitable Trust. Their commitment
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 plotβit’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
The Foodforest Tours project at www.foodforest.tours is in the process of being incorporated with the National Kai Resilience Portal project. All information and updates will now be available through the
A powerful, community-driven movement is taking root in Te Puke, and at its heart is the Vector Group Charitable Trust. This isnβt your typical charitable organization. Itβs a group of
The team at Vector Group Charitable Trust would like to extend our immense gratitude to the entire team at Ballance Te Puke, with a special thank you to Van den
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
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 Whitakkerβs piece brilliantly
A local high school was recently honored with a national award for excellence in science education and student projects.
Our team at Vector Group has always been inspired by those who arenβt afraid to get their hands dirty and forge a new path. So, when the opportunity arose for
Today, Te Puke was buzzing with activity as the “Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day” lit up the town at the Te Puke War Memorial Hall. The air filled
Here at Vector Group Charitable Trust, we believe in building resilient communities. A core part of that vision is kai resilienceβempowering New Zealanders to grow their own food and strengthen
Te Puke NewsWeek is a proud initiative of the Vector Group Charitable Trust, a trusted community partner dedicated to enriching the lives of Te Puke residents.
Itβs 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






