I headed down to the community garden yesterday for my usual Tuesday session. It was one of those beautiful winter days where the sun was out, the air was crisp, and everything just felt good. I spent the morning in the sunshine laying cardboard over weeds and planting seedlings. It was simple work, but satisfying in that quiet kind of way. There’s something grounding about working with your hands and being outside. No rushing. Just doing the next small thing. As I wandered a

Tuesdays at the community garden can be quiet, but that doesn’t make them any less meaningful. My boys and I have been visiting regularly over the past month, and they’ve been forming a real connection with the space — with the plants, the insects, and the many small lives that call the garden home. Tuesday will be our regular day from now on, and we’d love to see a few more people come down to explore the magic of the garden with us. Today, a few people stopped by for a look

At Māra Kai, we believe some of the best learning happens with your hands in the herbs, surrounded by good people, cups of tea, and practical skills that can be taken home and used straight away. On the last Thursday of each month, we gather to share knowledge, explore seasonal plants, and learn simple ways to use what is growing around us. Workshops are held at: 9:00am – Māra Kai, 12 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia 4:00pm – Taipa Community Garden Koha is appreciated but never expecte

My kids and I recently attended Jen's composting workshop at the community garden. We were looking forward to getting our hands dirty, spending some time outdoors, picking up a few composting tips, and taking some photos for the website. We expected an informal session, but what we found was a workshop packed with practical knowledge. Jen clearly knows her stuff and shared her expertise in a way that was easy to understand and apply. We learned about balancing "greens" and "b

This was an opportunity for event visitors to join Timebank members at He Awhi Rito for afternoon tea and learn about Timebanking. ...

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