Our Mission: Cultivating a Thriving, Regenerative Future
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 and the land, we aim to restore ecological balance, enhance food sovereignty, and promote resilience in our local food systems.
Our food forest will be a living, evolving space—a place where biodiversity flourishes, soil health is prioritized, and every plant plays a role in creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. We are dedicated to demonstrating how permaculture principles and agroecological practices can transform landscapes into productive, climate-resilient spaces that provide fresh, nutrient-dense, and ethically grown food for generations to come.
Vision for the Future
We envision a future where communities actively participate in food production, understand the power of regenerative practices, and embrace self-sufficiency. By providing hands-on learning experiences, site visits, workshops, and collaborative projects, we will equip individuals, families, and organizations with the knowledge to create their own food forests, whether on a large-scale farm or in an urban backyard.
What Sets Us Apart?
- A Living Classroom – We believe that knowledge should be shared openly. Our food forest will serve as a demonstration site, offering workshops, guided tours, and interactive experiences to inspire and educate.
- Community-Centric Approach – This initiative is built for and by the community, ensuring that everyone, from families to schools to aspiring growers, can engage, learn, and benefit from a sustainable local food system.
- Food Sovereignty & Security – We strive to reduce dependence on imported, industrialized food by making fresh, locally-grown produce more accessible.
- Scalable & Replicable Model – Our approach can be adapted to different scales, empowering others to replicate and integrate similar methods into their own environments.
- A Hub for Collaboration – We will work alongside farmers, educators, indigenous knowledge keepers, scientists, and community leaders to create a holistic, inclusive, and ever-evolving food-growing movement.
Impact & Long-Term Goals
- Transform how people think about food systems—from consumption to stewardship.
- Restore degraded landscapes by prioritizing soil health, native biodiversity, and climate-smart agriculture.
- Strengthen food security and resilience by creating a self-sustaining, community-led initiative that fosters independence from global food chains.
- Create an enduring legacy of regenerative practices that can be shared, taught, and expanded across New Zealand.
Through innovation, education, and community engagement, we seek to redefine the future of food production—one that honors nature, empowers people, and nurtures the land for generations to come.
