Maungatūroto Edible Village Project - Sunday 1 March 2026

Something very special is happening in Maungatūroto - Josie Gritten is turning the whole town into an edible garden. 

Whilst living back in her home country of North Wales, Josie developed a Community Garden Scheme which was so successful that it became the prototype for similar projects throughout communities in North Wales.

Since returning to New Zealand, Josie, with the support of her community, has been continuing her mission of creating edible community spaces through the Maungatūroto Edible Village Project. 4 sites were planted in April 2025 and the Project continues to grow.

Some community spaces to see:

• Maungatūroto Country Club, 84 Bickerstaffe Road - syntropic food forest

• Maungatūroto Centennial Hall, 44 View Street - permaculture guilds

• Footpath between Centennial Hall and Bickerstaffe Road - fruit trees

• View Street Playground, Maungatūroto - fruit trees

• Good News Church, 98 Hurndall Street East, Maungatūroto - citrus trees

Events on Sunday 1 March 2026:

• 10am or 11am - Talk by Josie, at Maungatūroto Country Club, about the Maungatūroto Edible Village Project

• 3pm - Visioning Meeting at Maungatūroto Country Club (Centennial Hall if wet)

The Maungatūroto Edible Village Project is built around creating local solutions to global issues and will stand as a lasting legacy to cooperative growth. 

Come along to Maungatūroto and feel inspired to create edible spaces in your own communities.

To find out more contact Josie: 021 234 0519.