Building a Resilient, Sustainable, and Thriving Community for the Future
Kia ora koutou,
We were so lucky with the weather on Sunday, but not so much today- we’re postponing our session as the driving rain isn’t so fun to be out it. If you can make it on Thursday we’ll be there from 3-7 so we’d love to see you if you can come along for that.
Stay warm and dry today!
Kia ora koutou,
Happy Labour Day! We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine — best to soak it in before this evening’s rain arrives. Traditionally, Labour Weekend marks the perfect time to plant tomatoes, and the incoming showers will help settle your new seedlings and get them growing strong.
We’re also still buzzing from yesterday’s Seedling Sale & Pizza Social — what a day!
Kia ora koutou,
We hope you’re enjoying this sunny weekend. The forecast is looking a little unpredictable for next weekend, but we’re not letting that dampen our excitement for the Seedling Sale & Pizza Social this coming Sunday, October 26th (11am–2pm).
If the weather doesn’t play ball, our rain date is Sunday, November 2nd. We’ll make the final call on Saturday morning and send the newsletter early if we need to postpone.
Kia ora koutou,
Tomorrow morning’s weather looks rather wet so we’re postponing our working bee to Wednesday afternoon 3-5pm. Hopefully you’re still able to make it!
Don’t forget our Thursday sessions are still running from 5pm – 7pm which you’re welcome to pop along for if the Wednesday doesn’t suit.
Mauri ora,
The Growing Point team
Kia ora koutou,
We have a big couple of weeks ahead in the māra! The Seedling Sale & Pizza Social is just around the corner — our favourite day of the Spring calendar. Hundreds of organic seedlings are thriving in the greenhouse, and we can’t wait to send them home with you to fill your gardens.
This week we’re also announcing something very special — the beginning of our Kūmara Collection and Curation Project, led by Growing Point in partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Pourewa. Read on for Rob’s kōrero about this exciting kaupapa.
Kia ora koutou,
We’re postponing today’s working bee due to some pretty wild weather coming our way! If you’d still like to join us today we’ll be in the māra from 3pm – 5pm when the rain and wind has settled down.
If we don’t see you, enjoy the full power of Te Rākaunui (the full moon) tonight 🌕
Here’s our latest Spring Event poster:
Kia ora koutou,
The past few weeks we’ve been reminded of the whakataukī:
“I whea koe i te ao o te kōwhai?”
“Where were you when the kōwhai was in bud?”
It speaks to the importance of hard work at the very beginning of kōanga, when preparation sets the stage for an abundant harvest ahead. The answer to that question is clear: many of you have been right here with us in the māra, getting the mahi done. We’re so grateful for your contributions, energy, and shared care for this space.
You might also have noticed more red stakes appearing around the garden. These mark plants we’ve selected for seed saving. Please don’t pick from or pull out anything tied to a red stake — these plants are being grown to flower and set seed, helping us build a resilient, mauri-rich seed bank for future seasons.
And before you head off into the garden… a quick reminder to make time for a cuppa and our short Dignan Street Community Garden Survey.
Kia ora koutou,
The māra is alive with busy spring energy — from trailer-loads of manure for our bananas, kūmara stirring in their tāpapa beds, to new seedlings emerging in the greenhouse. Read on for this week’s story, upcoming events, and the mahi ahead.
Kia ora koutou,
Arohamai – there’s lots of rain due tomorrow morning in Tāmaki Makaurau so we’re cancelling both our Ostara Equinox and Tuesday Working Bee. We hope you stay warm and dry at home, and find a special way to reflect on the equinox for you and your whānau.
Here’s to longer, brighter days ahead, fresh new growth and the waking up of the more-than-human world this Kõanga/Spring.
