Community
Community
Community Gardens, Crop Swaps and Groups
Māra Kai O Te Hapori, 12 Puckey Ave, Kaitaia.
Our garden is open to the public as a learning resource for our community. We are open Tues 9-11am, Wed 12:30- 2:30pm and Thurs 9-11am. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn from our knowledgeable gardeners. Join us on the last Thursday of each month, 9-10am, for a hands-on herbal workshop exploring the plants growing in our māra.
https://www.facebook.com/mara.kaikaitaia
Contact Kath Wright 027 619 7983
Taipa Community Garden, North side of Taipa Area School, SH 10, Taipa.
Community Garden Space for growing kai and rongoa for the community, somewhere for teaching and learning about sustainable gardening practices, holding workshops and being in nature. Join us on the last Thursday of each month, 4-5pm, for a hands-on herbal workshop exploring the plants growing in our māra. Kath Wright 027 619 7983
https://www.facebook.com/TaipaCommunityGarden
Contact Jade and Buz waahinewild@gmail.com
Andy’s Garden, 87 Mangamanihi Road, Kaeo.
A 20 year old permaculture property that is now maintained by the Kaeo Garden Ninjas.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081500232612
Contact Sandy Sturm 022 048 9126 gardenninjaskaeo@gmail.com
Kaeo Crop Swap and afternoon tea, The Eco Hub at the end of Waikare Ave, Kaeo.
A great way to connect, share and learn. Bring something to share from your garden or something for afternoon tea. 1st Sunday of each month, 3 - 4:30pm.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1883575275249233
Contact Asha Jade 021 181 9919
Manganui Garden Club,
First Wednesday of the month,
Contact Julie 027 491 2331
Whangaroa Health Services, 180 Omaunu Road, Kaeo.
Volunteer Day is Tuesday morning 9am in the Teaching Garden. We share our thoughts and knowledge, have lots of fun and always learn something new. Everybody is welcome.
https://whst.org.nz/teaching-garden/
Contact Hillary Sheard 09-405 0649 garden@whst.org.nz
Kawakawa Seed, Crop and Knowledge Swap, Kawakawa Playcentre, 26 Albert Street.
Share what you can and take what you need. Koha economy and community in action.
First Saturday of each month, 10 - 12 noon
Contact Nikki and Cam Sturrock 027 348 7069 or Graeme Kettle 021 0240 8830
Kerikeri Garden Club, Kerikeri Sports Complex, cnr Heritage ByPass and Waipapa Rd
A vibrant hub for gardening enthusiasts seeking friendship and inspiration.
4th Tuesday of the month, 10am-1pm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/456134711238783/
Contact Barbara.Souster 027 2928750
Lonely Valley Community Garden, Corner of Waimangaro Road and SH 11, Opua.
A welcoming space for locals to come together and grow fresh produce. Join us in cultivating not only plants but also friendships as we work toward a greener, more sustainable future for our community. Everyone is welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/440231369055140
Contact Sam or Joshua Dent
Māra Tui Community Garden, Kerikeri Organic, 1188 Bulls Road SH10, Kerikeri.
A meeting and learning space with regular Crop Swaps, workshops and other events held at the gardens. We focus on growing food, health, learning and community resilience.
Community Gardening Together, Thursdays, 9am-12 noon (weather permitting).
Crop Swap and afternoon tea, 3rd Saturday of each month, 3 - 4:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572773724518
Contact Lida Chades 022 455 9654 or Asha Jade 021 181 9919
Procter Library Garden Guru, 6 Cobham Road, Kerkeri
Join us for gardening inspiration, seed, crop and knowledge swap.
2nd Monday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30 am
https://www.facebook.com/procterlibrary
Russell Crop Swap,
Contact Lorraine Mecca https://www.facebook.com/LorraineMeccaCsige/
Russell Garden Club, Christ Church Hall, Church Street, Russell.
2nd Thursday of the month. Doors open 12.30pm. Meeting begins at 1.15pm
Talks, demos and samples based on food and drinks from the garden supporting our sustainability theme for the year. Trading table with plants/fruit/vegetables.
Contact Sue McLaren 027 403 7301
Ara Rongoa Hikoi Whakaora, Honey Street carpark to the hospital grounds at Rāwene.
Regular working bees in the māra kai and food forests at a place that facilitates healing, learning, understanding and connection for health and well-being.
https://www.facebook.com/hokiangahealth
Contact
Broadwood Garden Club,
3rd Tuesday of the month,
Contact 09-409 5868
Kaikohe Library Crop Swap, Library Square, right in the heart of town
First Friday of the month, 10:30am -12 noon
Come along, share any extra plants, seeds or produce you have, and talk to other people about plants.
https://www.facebook.com/kaikohelibrary
Contact 09 401 2416 kaikohelibrary@fndc.govt.nz
Kaitiaki Māra Kai: Backyard Gardens, 1 Hongi Street, Kaikohe.
We aim to provide the knowledge, resources, and support needed for individuals and families in Te Tai Tokerau to create and maintain productive backyard gardens, food security, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816087746
Contact Rewai Tukaku 022 430 0210
Ōkaihau Gardening Collective
Are you keen to have some help in your garden, to help in other gardens, and to connect with other home gardeners? Meet ups 2nd and 4th Mondays 8.30 -11.30am
Contact Jenni 027 459 5898.
Waimamaku Community Garden, Taita Road, Waimamaku.
Working bees each Monday 9 – 12 noon. Regular workshops, seeds and seedlings, a compost hub, and sharing knowledge on low cost solutions to gardening.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063850487772
Contact Rosa Rutherford waimamakucommunitygarden@gmail.com
Hikurangi Crop Swap, 20 Valley Road, Hikurangi.
11-12noon, Sunday 7th April ???
Kamo Garden Club, Kamo Soccer Club, 595 Kamo Road, Te Kamo, Whangārei
A place to share your love of all things gardening. 2nd Monday of the month, 10 -11:30am
https://www.facebook.com/groups/184422653594707/
Contact Kathryn 021 222 6738 kamogardenclub@gmail.com
Maunu Garden Project, 29 Cemetery Road, Maunu, Whangārei.
A thriving community space where people connect, kai grows, and sustainability flourishes. In support of human kind and kind human to develop skills to grow, nurture, harvest and share produce. Nurturing Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) together!
https://www.facebook.com/maunugarden/
Contact Rina Hudson 027 499 297 maunugardens@gmail.com
Raumanga Community Garden, 35 Tauroa St., Raumanga, behind Manaia View School
We are a group of enthusiastic people who enjoy growing food and sharing our knowledge with others. Saturday and Monday 9:30 to 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/978203099326897/
Contact Pam Locke
Wai A Arika Food Forest 86 Church Street, Onerahi, Whangārei
We are creating a food forest with fruit trees, bananas and other edibles for humans, birds and bugs.
https://www.facebook.com/waiaarikifoodforestonerahirahi
Contact Buchana Beech-Cullen,
Woodhill Community Garden, 48 Fifth Avenue, Whangarei
The garden is focused on neighbours growing vegetables and fruit together.
Weekly community working bees Saturdays 9.30-10.30am and Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm.
https://www.facebook.com/61577956995799/
Contact Adrian Whale 022 152 1402
Grow Paparoa, 2072 Paparoa Valley Rd (in front of the A&P Showgrounds), Paparoa.
Community garden which provides fresh produce to food banks in the Kaipara area. Locals and passers-by are welcome to drop in for a chat, coffee or to help in the gardens.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080368449632
Mangawhai Community Garden, Mangawhai Domain, 73 Moir Street, Mangawhai
A collective project where we work together to ensure every part of the garden is productive to grow fresh, healthy food for our town. Every Friday 8.30am - 10:30am
https://www.facebook.com/mangawhaicommunitygarden/
Maungaturoto Edible Garden Project, Maungaturoto, Kaipara. Six community gardens for growing food, knowledge, and community together. Hands-on learning, seasonal exploration and experiences to reconnect people to the living environment around them.
MEET at the Centennial Hall for planning & gardening, 4th Sunday of each month, 4-6pm.
GROW & GROW for children and their parents on Monday mornings 9:30 - 11:30am at the Maungaturoto Country Club for a chance to plant, sow, weed & grow together.
Contact Josie Gritten 021 234 0519 josiegritten@gmail.com
TOPIS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/696573201136882
Tree Crops Northland
https://www.facebook.com/groups/851639904281852