Te Puke Community Garden - Troppo - Plants that Make you Happy

27 Apr

Te Puke Community Garden: Growing Together

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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A Green Heart in Te Puke Established in 2011 by Jenny Utting, the Te Puke Community Garden has blossomed into a cherished community space where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect with nature, learn new skills, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of their labor. Jenny’s dedication to ...

14 Apr

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

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

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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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 ...

28 Mar

Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

Kids Kai Trial at Flavours of Plenty: A Fun, Hands-On Adventure for Youngsters to Explore Food Resilience

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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While most events at the Flavours of Plenty festival are designed with adults in mind, there's one exciting exception: the Kids Kai Trail, happening on April 5, hosted by the Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab. Chris Johnstone, Colab coordinator, explained, “While Flavours of Plenty mainly targ...

16 Mar

Community Gardens, Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

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

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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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...

02 Mar

Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden

🌿 Giggles Garden Glow-Up: Growing, Learning & Digging in Together! 🌱

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Exciting things are happening at Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre! Their amazing food forest is about to get a fresh burst of life, and guess what? The whole community is invited to join in the fun! A Garden That Gives Back! At Giggles, the garden isn’t just about growing plants—it’s about ...

26 Feb

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Events and Community Engagement, Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

The Inspiring Journey of Meeting Owen Mania Takuira-Ngaropo and Joining His Vision for “The Rock” Papamoa Community Gardens

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Fourteen years ago, in 2011, the Vector Group Charitable Trust was established, driven by a shared passion for community development, sustainable living, and empowerment. This was the same year that my journey took a remarkable turn when I met Owen Mania Takuira-Ngaropo, the founder of "The Rock" Pa...

20 Feb

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable food forest that not only nourishes our local community but also serves as a model for regenerative agriculture in the Bay of Plenty and beyond. By fostering deep connections between people...

20 Feb

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Proposal for a Kai Resilience-Based Community Food Forest in Te Puke

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Submitted to: Te Puke Community Board For Consideration by: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Prepared by: Date: Introduction This proposal seeks the endorsement and support of the Te Puke Community Board and Western Bay of Plenty District Council for the establishment of a Ka...

03 Nov

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Vector Group Food Resilience Feasibility Study: Te Puke Region

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Feasibility Study for Vector Group Charitable Trust's Food Resilience Vision in Te Puke Region Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Overview: Vector Group Charitable Trust's Food Resilience Vision Defining Kai Resilience, Food Resilience, Food Security, and Food Sovereignty in ...

27 Apr

Crop Swap Te Puke region, Events and Community Engagement, Food Forests of New Zealand (www.foodforests.nz), Te Puke Community Garden, Te Puke Region Food Co-op, TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Cultivating Community Resilience: A Strategic Plan for a Food Co-op in Te Puke

April 27, 2025
By Troppo
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Executive Summary: This report presents a strategic framework for establishing a unique, fun, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking food co-operative in the Te Puke region of New Zealand, encompassing Maketu and the wider Western Bay of Plenty. The analysis underscores the strong foundation for s...