Ka whakatipū i te whenua ka ora tatou
Cultivate the land
and give life to the people
Learn to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables
at one of our Auckland Teaching Gardens
Learn
Learn all the skills and techniques you need to be self-sufficient
Cultivate
Plant your seeds and watch them grow
Grow
Cultivate your seedlings with our mentors on hand to help
Enjoy
Harvest your crop and enjoy the tasty fresh produce you have grown
Everything you need – soil, seeds, water, bees, compost and fertilisers – know your own plot!
You might not know the difference between a pea and pumpkin when they are in the ground, but we are here to help! Start with some sunlight, seed, soil and water and a plot at one of our gardens.
Our mission is to revitalise sustainable gardening
and promote whanau and community wellbeing
Registered bee keepers and hives to aid pollination.
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Outstanding community recreation award.
Enjoy delicious food from our Kai Waka at your next event.
News & Events
Come along to one of our educational events to learn about and apply for your own plot.
Lockdown
From 11:59pm on Thursday, 30 December, Auckland will move to Orange on the Traffic Light Map from the current Red on the Traffic Light Map. ...
We’re hiring!
OVERVIEW You will be responsible for delivering our Level 2 equivalent horticulture courses and one-time sessions to at-risk individuals. Small groups learn all the basics ...
Garden Spotlights
Ateesh Kumar's plot at the Stadium Teaching Gardens draws a lot of attention for its ornate arrangement and prime location. A biology teacher at Elim ...
Our Summer teaching term is here!
Our Summer term is starting! Put on a hat, slap on some sunscreen, and get out into the gardens this summer. Our six month summer ...
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& help make a difference.
“It’s about doing something for the future children of New Zealand,”
Yvonne Thomas
