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
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
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 concluded recently, marking another triumphant year for this vital local fundraiser. Beyond the beauty of the gardens themselves, the event provided a
From Shared Vision to Shared Harvest: A Day of Partnership at Hairini The greatest asset in any community project isn’t the land or the toolsβit’s the people. Todayβs event at
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
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. Specifically, those pesky invaders
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
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
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
Vector Group Charitable Trust is proud to highlight the work of Shona Ua-Marsh, a remarkable leader whose commitment to community and collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission. As the founder
Unearthing the Heart of Green & Wild: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Gardens We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration with @Green_nd_Wild! πΏ 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 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






