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28 Mar

Te Puke

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

March 28, 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...

26 Mar

Te Puke

Wetlands restoration in Te Puke with FRUITION’s Hei Whanake

March 26, 2025
By Troppo
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As part of Vector Group Charitable Trust, Troppo is documenting the comprehensive wetlands restoration project in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. Today marked the commencement of planting a significant number of native flora, a crucial step in rejuvenating our region's natural resources. In a few weeks, the...

21 Mar

* TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz), Exploring New Zealand, Te Puke

A Green Encounter: When Green and Wild Visited Troppo’s Urban Tropical Food Forest

March 21, 2025
By Troppo
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It's not every day that your passion project catches the attention of someone who shares your vision for a greener, more sustainable world. That's exactly what happened when Bahareh from Green and Wild visited our Troppo urban tropical food forest and nursery in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. The excitemen...

16 Mar

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

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

March 16, 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...

05 Mar

* TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz), Te Puke

Introducing TROPPO’s Kai and Canopy – Growing, Harvesting, and Feasting Together! 🌱🍽️

March 5, 2025
By Troppo
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Welcome to TROPPO's Food Forest Kai and Canopy, our YouTube channel where we take you on a journey from plant to plate! 🌿🥑🍍 Whether you’re a tropical grower, a food forest enthusiast, or just someone who loves the idea of harvesting your own kai, this channel is for you! What You Can Expect on TR...

02 Mar

Te Puke

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

March 2, 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 ...

22 Feb

* TROPPO's Food Forest in Te Puke, BOP (www.foodforest.org.nz)

Sorting Shelving & Preparing for Winter in Te Puke 🌱❄️

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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As the temperatures start to drop in the Bay of Plenty, it’s time to shift gears and prepare the plants for winter. While we don’t experience extreme frosts like some other regions, cooler nights, damp conditions, and occasional cold snaps can slow down growth and impact some of the more sensitive t...

20 Feb

Te Puke

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

February 26, 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...

20 Jan

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

Brett’s Omanawa Food Forest Tour in the Bay of Plenty

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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Brett’s down-to-earth, true blue Kiwi approach to cultivating a thriving food forest in the Bay of Plenty is nothing short of inspiring. His philosophy revolves around keeping things simple, practical, and genuinely accessible, ensuring that anyone—whether a seasoned grower or a complete newbie—can ...

11 Oct

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

Regional Kai Resilience Hui, Food Forest Tour and Ōmanawa Falls

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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Nau mai, haere mai—welcome to the Regional Kai Resilience Network Hui in Ōmanawa! This special gathering was designed to bring together passionate individuals and communities dedicated to strengthening food resilience and fostering deeper connections through shared knowledge, time, and resources. T...

22 Feb

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

Byron’s Vision: Cultivating a Thriving Food Forest in Aotearoa

February 22, 2025
By Troppo
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From Soil to Sustenance: A Journey of Regenerative Growing Tucked away in the lush landscapes of New Zealand, Byron is weaving a vision of food sovereignty, biodiversity, and resilience through his food forest. His journey is not just about growing food—it’s about reconnecting with nature, restorin...

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