WebsiteShort Description
Te Puke Urban Food ForestTe Puke Urban Food Forest is a community-driven initiative focused on creating a thriving, sustainable ecosystem in the heart of Te Puke. By blending permaculture principles with community engagement, we aim to grow fresh kai, foster plant knowledge, and inspire local resilience. 🌱🌿
My Foodforest NZFood Forest Design powered by Syntropic Agroforestry
Tauranga Food ForestCreating a food forest paradise
Little Honduras NZLittle Honduras NZ, the beginning.... a work in progress. Interests: permaculture, growing soil, becoming less of a consumer, more of a provider.
Fruit of Spines NZLearner, grower, collector of fruit giving cactus. Northland, Aotearoa 🇳🇿 DRAGONFRUIT🌵COLUMNAR🌵EPIPHYTIC 🌵OTHER EDIBLE CACTAI.
Sanctuary
Mahi Whenua gardens and food forest		The Sanctuary Mahi Whenua is recognised as the space of many sustainability firsts for Auckland. These include the city's first multi-layered food forest, the first engineered swale and the first ecostructures.
Permaculture Farm and Certified Organic NurseryWe are lucky enough to be kaitiaki of 16 acres which we have been designing according to permaculture principles. At Kahikatea Farm we are growing our soils, growing a food forest, growing our children and their future.
14 Apr
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Region

A Community Building Toolkit for Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Cultivating Edible Landscapes Together

1. Introduction: Sowing Seeds for Community Resilience The Vision of Community Food Forests in the Bay of Plenty Community food forests, also referred to as forest gardens, represent a holistic approach to land management that draws inspiration from natural forest ecosystems.1 Unlike conventional ...

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14 Apr
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), * TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz), Te Puke Region

Cultivating the Future: Jared’s Food Forest Tour in Rural Te Puke – Inspiring Youth and Kai Resilience

Here at Troppo.nz, we're passionate about showcasing initiatives that build a more sustainable and resilient future for Aotearoa. Our recent collaboration with Jared on a visit to his burgeoning food forest in rural Te Puke was a truly inspiring experience. We witnessed firsthand his dedication to c...

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13 Apr
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Supercharging Your Te Puke Harvest: Advanced Techniques for an Extended Growing Season

We all love the bounty of a Te Puke garden, but what if you could push the boundaries and enjoy fresh produce even longer? Building on our previous tips, this post dives into more advanced techniques, including grow tents, heat mats, in-soil heating, and the crucial element of experimentation, to tr...

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05 Apr
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz)

Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Food Forests in Bay of Plenty: Including the Smart Use of Recycled IBCs

Welcome to Troppo.nz! Here in the fertile Bay of Plenty, we’re often blessed with ample rainfall. But are we truly capitalizing on this natural gift, especially when it comes to nurturing our thriving food forests? Rainwater harvesting offers a clever and sustainable method to hydrate your edible la...

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16 Mar
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Community Gardens, Te Puke Region

🌿 Te Puke’s Green Gems: A Day of Community and Cultivation 🌿

On Sunday, March 16th, the Bay of Plenty buzzed with excitement as local community gardens opened their gates for a special event. Among these verdant havens, two Te Puke treasures stood out: the Te Puke Community Garden and Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre. But that’s not all—Troppo’s very own...

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25 Feb
* Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Region

🌱 Youth Getting Into Syntropic Agroforestry: A Visit from Jared 🌱

The future of regenerative agriculture and food security is bright when young growers step up! 🌿🌏 It’s always exciting to see passionate youth diving into the world of syntropic agroforestry. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Jared and his father, Steve, for a tour of Troppo’s tropical food fo...

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