Community gardens are a great way to connect with others, enjoy fresh air and exercise, and support local food production.
Each garden has its own kaupapa (purpose):
- Some are open to everyone to join and contribute.
- Others use allotments, where individuals or whānau care for specific plots.
- In some gardens, harvests are shared with the wider community.
- In others, produce is reserved for those tending the plots.
Find a garden that suits your needs!
Community Gardens in the Manawatū
Awapuni Community Gardens is a large allotment-style garden behind the Awapuni Community Centre.
Berm gardens of edible plants for Moheke Ave. residents
and passersby, maintained by community volunteers.
RECAP: The Society for the Resilience and Engagement of the Community of Ashhurst and Pohangina Inc.
Working to create social and ecological resilience at the local level to changes in climate, external resource supply and global finance. Workshops, courses, a community garden and orchard.
The Roslyn Commons Community Garden was started in late 2020 by a group of residents who wanted to see some public space used for gardening together.
Information about Te Pataka Kai 4412 Māra Kai
A Maori centred and driven group, seeking to alleviate the effects of poverty and improve the prerequisites for health in the suburb of Highbury and surrounding areas.
A community-run orchard in Timona Park, Feilding
Benefits of a community garden
Community gardens offer a variety of possibilities, including growing vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. They also:
- Provide a shared resource for fresh, locally grown produce
- Help reduce food waste
- Encourage an active lifestyle, benefiting both mental and physical health
- Serve as a gathering space where neighbours can connect, sparking other positive community projects
- Promote the sharing of knowledge and the passing on of valuable skills
- Strengthen community spirit and create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all
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