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By The Goodies

This is Good's collaborative guide to community gardens in New Zealand. If you know of one, please leave a comment with its name, address and website, and we'll add it to the list and the map.

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Northland
  • Oromahoe Community Garden
    Oromahoe Primary School, Oromahoe
  • Rangihamama Garden Community Project
    34 Ngapuhi Rd, Kaikohe
Auckland
Bay of Plenty
  • Titirangi Community Garden
    Behind Te Poho o Rawiri Marae, Ranfurly St, Kaiti, Gisborne
  • Te Runanga o Te Whanau a Apanui Community Gardens
    Whitianga, near the mouth of the Motu River
  • Ruatoki Community Gardens
    Maori Women's Welfare League / Te Huinga a Matariki ki Tuhoe. Phone Mina Timutimu 07-312 9222, Hine Kane 07-312 9606 or Sandy Watene 07-312 9377
  • KEA (Kawerau Enterprise Agency) Community Gardens Project
    Situated behind the House of Hope, Tamarangi Drive, Kawerau. Phone Kelly 07-323 7377 or email kelly@kea.org.nz
Waikato
  • Hannahs Bay Reserve
    Hannahs Bay Reserve, Rotorua
  • Bright Smile Community Garden
    712 Mackay Street, Thames
Taranaki
  • Opunake Community Gardens
    Heaphy Road, Opunake
Wellington
  • Operation Green Thumb Wellington Community Gardens
    Various sites around town
  • Arlington Street Community Garden
    Corner Arlington St and Torrens Tce, Mt Cook, Wellington
  • Kapiti Coast Community Garden
    Greenaway Rd, Waikanae
  • Marfell Community Garden
    Marfell Combined Culture Centre, 56 Cook St, Marfell, New Plymouth. Phone Janeen on (06) 7580035. Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.30am-3pm, plus many free weekend workshops and gardening bees. Look out for ads in the Midweek community newspaper.
Nelson
  • Motueka Organic Community Gardens
    420 Main Road, Riwaka, Motueka
  • Golden Bay Community Gardens/Seed Exchange
    24 Waitapu Rd, Tasman, Nelson
  • Waimarama Community Organic Gardens
    Tantragee Rd, The Brook, Nelson
  • Marlborough Community Garden
    Ralph Ballinger Drive off Budge Street, Riversdale, Blenheim. Phone Tina Fortune (03) 579-3599
Canterbury
  • Linwood Community Resource Centre
    332 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch
  • New Brighton Community Gardens
    136 Shaw Ave, Christchurch
  • Packe St Park
    125 Packe St, Christchurch
  • Paparoa Community Activities Centre
    380 Waterloo Rd, Christchurch
  • Strickland St Community Gardens
    188 Strickland St, Christchurch
  • Lyttelton Community Garden
    54a Oxford Street, behind the pool in Lyttelton. Gardening session from 10am to 12:30 on Wednesdays followed by a shared meal
  • Timaru Community Garden
    Oxford Street, opposite the end of Sheratt Street
  • Okeover Community Garden
    Beside Okeover Stream, on path between Ilam Road and Engineering Road, University of Canterbury. Open to the whole community, Fridays 2-5pm
West Coast
  • Westland Community Garden
    Lazar Park, corner of Park and Hall Street, Hokitika. Phone Glenys at the Westland District Council, 03 756-9082
Otago

Comments

Rebeka Whale
 
Wed August 26, 2009 @ 12:31 PM
Kia ora- I'm part of the Organising crew for the Wellington Community Gardens Network. We just had a Hui on Monday night with a Community Gardens Mapping exercise. I can let you know more Community Gardens and their locations in the Wellington Region- but Would rather do it directly with someone so I know who i'm communicating with- could you please send me the e-mail address of the person who is doing this project?I have more information for you might be interested in also.. Cheers and great stuff!- .Rebeka Whale
Malc
 
Wed August 26, 2009 @ 07:31 PM
New Brighton Community Gardens,
136 Shaw Avenue,
New Brighton,
Christchurch

Please note, email address is mine, and I am not affiliated with the gardens.
Nick Holmes
www.splashroom.co.nz
 
Wed August 26, 2009 @ 11:31 PM
Hey Gooders,

Waitati Edible Gardens in Waitati, Otago
http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/427

"The Patch" - Port Chalmers Community Garden, Otago
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28435891974
Su Yin Khoo
 
Thu August 27, 2009 @ 10:57 AM
Thanks for all your suggestions—have added them onto the list. Keep them coming in!

I wish some of the community gardens were more specific about their locations though :)
Ruth Marsh
 
Tue September 01, 2009 @ 01:37 PM

Oromahoe Community Garden
at Oromahoe Primary School
Oromahoe
Northland

This is a fabulous productive garden and more members are wqelcome

Rebecca Campbell
 
Wed September 09, 2009 @ 05:30 PM
We have a small garden on the Kapiti Coast at Greenaway Road, Waikanae!
Manu Caddie
www.gisborne.wordpress.com
 
Tue September 15, 2009 @ 06:01 PM
Titirangi Community Garden, behind Te Poho o Rawiri Marae, Ranfurly St, Kaiti, Gisborne. Contact Manu Caddie 0274202957 for more information or visit: www.gisborne.wordpress.com
Kelly Ronayne
 
Sat September 19, 2009 @ 03:58 PM
Kiaora,

Christchurch:

Okeover Community Garden
Beside
Okeover Stream, there is a path between Ilam Road and Engineering Road
on the University of Canterbury Grounds. A bit hard to find, but there
is a map and more info here:
http://www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/comm_garden/index.shtml
Open to the whole community, not just University staff and students.
Regular
workdays are Fridays from 2-5pm (come and go as you please), + there
are lots of workshops and social events on at other times.

There is also a Council list of community gardens, but it was made in 2005, so may be out of date:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/QuickAnswers/Documents/ChristchurchCommunityGardensContactList.pdf

Bay of Plenty:

Te Runanga o Te Whanau a Apanui Community Gardens
Whitianga, near the mouth of the Motu River.

Ruatoki Community Gardens:
Maori Women's Welfare League / Te Huinga a Matariki ki Tuhoe
P.O. Box 16 Taneatua
• Mina Timutimu – 073129222
• Hine Kane - 073129606
• Sandy Watene 07 3129377
• sandywatene@gmail.com<br>
Denise La Grouw
 
Mon September 21, 2009 @ 01:11 PM
Hi there, we have community gardens in Rotorua too, that incorporates a wetland restoration, food forest and food gardens.  It is in the Hannah's Bay Reserve which is in front of the Rotorua airport. 
Megan Palmer
www.harvestgardens.co.nz
 
Wed September 30, 2009 @ 04:42 PM
Greetings from Queenstown.
We have a community garden on private land at Speargrass Flat Road near Arrowtown that is in its infancy and the council have just leased us a site on Gorge Road that we are in the process of setting up. Please email us at harvestgardens@gmail.com and/or join our group on www.ooooby.ning.com
Glenys Byrne
www.westland.govt.nz
 
Mon January 11, 2010 @ 08:23 AM
Kia Ora

Westland will open it's first Community Garden on February 5th 2010, it is situated at Lazar Park on the corner of Park and Hall Street.

It is a small garden, but centurally located to suit the aged, local schools and the greater Hokitika community.

should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Glenys at the Westland District Council on 03 756 9082.
Alice Martin
 
Tue January 12, 2010 @ 09:35 PM
Opunake Community Gardens
Heaphy Road
Opunake
Taranaki
Stacey Foskett
 
Mon January 18, 2010 @ 12:46 PM
Hi from Wanganui

Youth Services Trust is putting together a proposal for a youth community garden in Castlecliff, Wanganui.  If any one would be interested in sharing some information on what works and what doesn't, it would be greatly recieved.  Hoping to get the project up and running in approx 5 weeks, focusing on 10 young people this first year and hoping to expand in future.
Cliff Jefferson
 
Wed January 27, 2010 @ 03:45 PM
Timaru's community garden is on Oxford Street, opposite the end of Sheratt Street.  David is the co-ordinator, always pleased to have some help..!
Lela Paterson
www.ecomatters.org.nz
 
Thu January 28, 2010 @ 08:55 PM
EcoMatters Environment Trust Community Gardens
1 & 4 Olympic Place
New Lynn
Waitakere
Rebecca Dickson
 
Tue February 09, 2010 @ 04:18 PM
Hi there,
Does anyone know who the contact is for the Kingsland Community Garden? I can't seem to find contact details anywhere on the web.
Thanks
Leonie Hayes
sites.google.com/site/waterveiwgardenclub/
 
Wed February 10, 2010 @ 09:11 PM
Waterview Community Garden

Meets Saturday Morning at Waterview Primary School

Oakley Ave entrance

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/waterveiwgardenclub/
Chris Fortune
marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com
 
Mon February 15, 2010 @ 07:01 AM
Good morning

Marlborough Community Garden
Ralph Ballinger Drive off Budge Street
Riversdale
Blenheim

For more information contact Tina Fortune (03) 5793599
Last Edit: February 15, 2010 @ 09:00AM by Su Yin Khoo 
janeen page
 
Tue March 09, 2010 @ 09:03 PM
The Marfell Community Garden
Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.30 -3pm
Plus many free weekend workshops and Gardening Bees look out for adds in the Midweek community newspaper.

Marfell Combined Culture Centre
56 Cook St, Marfell
New Plymouth
Phone: Janeen on (06) 7580035

Stacey Byers
 
Sat March 20, 2010 @ 06:28 PM
Here are a few more community gardens to be added to the list and map:

Kelmarna Organic City Farm
12 Hukanui Crescent
Herne Bay,
Auckland




Tel: (09) 376 0472
Most days 9.00 - 5.00pm
http://www.organicexplorer.co.nz/shop/New+Directory/Browse+By+Region/Auckland/Kelmarna+Organic+City+Farm.html

Bright Smile Community Garden
712 Mackay Street, Thames
Emily Harris
www.sustainabilityandthecity.com
 
Mon March 22, 2010 @ 06:55 AM
There is a community garden on Wilton St, Grey Lynn 

http://www.greylynn2030.co.nz/2009/02/18/wilton-st-community-garden/
Glenys Byrne
www.westland.govt.nz
 
Wed March 24, 2010 @ 11:55 AM

can you please West Coast as a region to your list and how do you add a photo to your site. thanks!

Annabel McAleer
 
Wed March 24, 2010 @ 01:58 PM
Hi Glenys -- we're a bit behind in adding the community gardens to the list above, but the map is up-to-date! Unfortunately you can't add photos to the Good website, but you can put a link to a photo on another site in a comment, along with what you'd like us to do with it, and we can consider it.
Last Edit: March 24, 2010 @ 01:59PM by Annabel McAleer 
Megan Palmer
www.harvestgardens.co.nz
 
Fri May 14, 2010 @ 12:01 PM
Queenstown's second community garden is up and running now. It is fully fenced, has a water storage tank and plenty of room for anyone wishing to grow their own food.  Here are some photos http://ooooby.ning.com/group/harvestcommunitygardenqueenstown
Rebecca May
 
Fri May 14, 2010 @ 09:25 PM
The New Brighton Project presents a workshop: URBAN SELF-SUFFICIENCY- EATING AND LIVING THE SUSTAINABLE WAY This workshop will include a screening of the popular, award winning short film Homegrown Revolution currently being screened at the Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival & incorporates 'How-to' tips on alternative energy, transportation, and back-to-basics practices. Sunday 30th May 10a-12p Nth New Brighton Community Centre (93 Marine Pde, ChCh) Entry $5
Meg
howtomakeadifferencenow.blogspot.com
 
Wed June 02, 2010 @ 02:20 AM
We have a great Community Garden down here in the deep South too ...

The Mataura Community Garden on Kana St has had a fantastic first season and will be doubling in size when the weather warms up again!!
Sarah van der Burch
lyttelton.net.nz
 
Mon June 07, 2010 @ 01:34 PM
Hi - I wanted to add the Lyttelton Community Garden to your address list of community gardens.  We are at 54a Oxford Street - behind the pool in Lyttelton.  We have a gardening session from 10 am to 12:30 on Wednesday's and then a shared meal at 12:30.  We welcome all and look forward to a visit if you are so inclined! 
Annabel McAleer
 
Wed June 09, 2010 @ 01:17 PM
This list is up to date with all your suggestions! Please do keep 'em coming. The map is up-to-date as well :-)
telina hermiston
 
Tue June 29, 2010 @ 10:16 PM
KEA (Kawerau Enterprise Agency) Community Gardens Project.
Situated behind the House of Hope
Tamarangi Drive
Kawerau 3127
07 323 7377
kelly@kea.org.nz

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