Transition Town Point Chevalier

Kia ora koutou,

We had a lovely day in the garden yesterday screenprinting as part of the Bowling Club’s big fundraiser day. Our activities alone raised nearly $300! Huge thanks to the volunteers who came along to help set up, man the stations and keep things running smoothly. We couldn’t do this without you.

This week we invite you to come along for our kūmara nesting session on Thursday from 4pm – 6pm. We’ll be sorting through the harvested tubers, selecting the best keepers for storage, and nestling them into onion sacks between layers of mānuka and bracken fern for storage. This is also the last opportunity to be in photos that will make it into the book 😉

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Kia ora koutou,

The rain has cleared and left us with a crisp but sunny afternoon, yay!

We have two awesome events coming up this week at Dignan St Community Garden. Read on for the details below – plus a little dive into the health benefits of fermented foods – and make sure to either register or pop them in your calendar. We’d love to see you there.

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Kia ora koutou,

Going by the Gregorian calendar, today marks the first official day of Winter. We’ve been seeing the tohu for quite some time now, but with the recent shift to rain, grey skies and cooler temperatures, it really does feel like the season is settling in.

With the change of season upon us, we’re excited to announce our Winter Events Program! We’ve packed the coming months with workshops, pizza gatherings, our beloved Matariki ceremony, opportunities to learn new skills, and plenty of chances to connect with the land and each other.

Have a look through the programme and pop a few dates in your calendar. We’d love to share Winter with you. Read on for a look at what’s coming up, plus a reminder about a couple of events happening very soon – including Di’s yacon kimchi workshop!

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Kia ora koutou,

Settle in with a cuppa for this one, there’s plenty to read i tenei wiki. From the joy of our kūmara harvest to updates on the book and poster project, plus a call for support from our friends at the bowling club, there’s plenty happening around the māra at the moment.

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Kia ora koutou,

Things are ticking along nicely in the māra at Dignan Street. We’re enjoying the fact that all of our plantings are in, beds humming with growth during the still-warm days, and we have more time on our hands to sit back, reflect and enjoy each other’s company.

Read on for an important call to action about the Waitakere ranges, and a screenprinting announcement.

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Kia ora koutou,

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, caregivers and nurturers in our community today. We also take a moment to acknowledge Papatūānuku, our earth mother, who continues to hold, feed and sustain us through every season.

Take a look at Bex’s incredible handiwork for the cover of our upcoming kūmara book (image above). What an absolutely breathtaking expression of diversity, colour and beauty. Read on for an update on the project, plus an opportunity to get this stunning image as a poster for your wall.

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Kia ora koutou,

It’s been a joyous week in the māra for us, enjoying the sun on our backs (plus the moon in the night sky!) and the comfort of knowing most of our Autumn plantings are in. Our brassicas are nearly doubling in size each week, and citrus are beginning to turn from green to vibrant shades of yellow and orange.

Read on for the jobs this week, a great bread recipe and a reminder around our kūmara book preorders.

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Kia ora koutou,

It was so good to have your friendly faces in the māra with us yesterday for Pizza Sunday and the cover crop workshop, such a great day. Enjoy a few snaps below. Read on for a summary of Bex’s approach in the centre patch, plus an exciting update on preorders for our upcoming kūmara booklet.

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Kia ora koutou,

Good news! Thanks to some excellent ingenuity and a fast fix by Aussie and Hans, our Pizza event is back on this Sunday. They quickly repaired the cob oven’s chimney, which had been damaged in the recent cyclone, and it’s been tested out – works a treat.

So… see you in the māra for a slice of pizza and a catch up!

11am – cover crop workshop with Bex
12pm – pizzas served

2pm – wrapping up

BYO toppings to contribute, we’ll provide GF bases and sauces. Mauri ora x

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Kia ora koutou,

It’s been a busy week, so there’s lots in this newsletter! Read on for an update on the compost, a change of plans for the end-of-month pizza event, and a look at Te Pourewa’s kūmara harvest (plus an opportunity to pre-order an exciting booklet).

First off the rank, news about our upcoming pizza event.

Unfortunately, due to the recent cyclone and wild winds, the chimney for our pizza oven has collapsed. While we’ll absolutely rebuild it (pizza + Dignan St is non-negotiable), it’s not happening in the next week. As such, our upcoming Sunday event is now…

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