Grow Te Puke is a community initiative that grew out of Vector Group Charitable Trust's commitment to building a resilient food system in our region. We're dedicated to helping...
Dedicated to helping Te Puke residents become more self-sufficient by sharing our knowledge, skills, seeds, and seedlings so you can grow your own food, one backyard at a time.
Kai resilience is the capacity of a food system to withstand and recover from shocks and stresses, ensuring a stable and secure food supply for a community.
www.TROPPO.nz
Troppo is a tropical urban food forest in Te Puke, New Zealand, which serves as a living example of how to grow diverse and resilient food systems in a community setting.
Crop Swap Te Puke
A monthly gathering where community members exchange homegrown produce and homemade goods fostering local food resilience and connection.
www.FoodForest.Tours
Provides information and booking options for guided tours, offering educational experience with permaculture, regenerative gardening, and local plant diversity.
Proudly Supporting Our Community
This joyful moment is just one of many that inspire the Vector Group Charitable Trust and our Kai Resilience initiatives here in the Bay of Plenty. Our goal is to support our...
Sometimes, the most profound insights come from the simplest moments. Recently, we heard a beautiful story from Giggles—a bunch of bananas growing on a tree, bringing joy and a living lesson to tamariki and friends....
