Cultivate Christchurch

19/03/2026

When food prices are probably on the rise with fuel, I feel so humble that Ōtuatahi has such a strong network of local food producers where so many of us rely on human power to grow copious amounts of Kai. With autum harvests on the drop I’m not worried about where my food is coming from. 🎃
Look out for your local community garden and if you don’t know, let us know what area you are in in and we will help you! 🌱
- Peterborough street is still around. Still growing food, community and positive youth development skills. 👨🏽‍🌾👩‍🌾🍎🥕🥒🌽🍅

24/02/2026

Wednesdays are still open days! 9.30-11.30 Fi is there pretty much every week and it may only be until winter. We have a new space so keep watching to see how this year unfolds.

We have exciting new partnerships to consolidate and plenty of ways young people and community can be involved.
We are currently offering 1-1 mentoring in the Māra that can also involve some adventure therapy for those keen to explore more of what Otautahi has to offer. We also continue to offer group bookings

Get in touch if you’re on the fence or come down to see us. Today is going to be warm and the chickens are chatting away. There’s plenty to do here!! 156 Peterborough street.

Build sustainability skills, connections with others and te taiao (natural environment). Grow confidence and support for health and wellbeing 💖☀️🌸

20/01/2026

Exciting to be back on the farm for the new year. Market is open! Weekly volunteer days still happen at Peterborough St Urban Farm on Wednesday 9-11.30 and Otakaro Orchard on Thursdays.

Cultivate’s youth programmes are on hold until we secure more funding and or contracts. We are working on a new yet similar programme to the past few years and partnerships to deliver these.

In the mean time - school holidays means Fi’s two get to enjoy working on the farm and it’s hard to get them to leave !! They love the chickens and harvesting for Wednesday market!

08/01/2026

Enrolments are now open to join me in the maara for 2026 as we navigate steps towards your kai sovereignty journey!
Kai Oranga Level 3 in Otautahi/Christchurch Enrolments Now Open!

Step into the next chapter of your kai sovereignty and hauora journey guided by the 6 principles of Hua Parakore.
🌱 Advance your kai growing skills,
🌱 Grow toxin free pure kai,
🌱 Make steps towards circular systems on your whenua (seed saving, water harvesting and nutrient cycling)
🌱 Build real, hands-on capability for you, your whānau and your community (grow abundance that extends to your wider community)

If you’re ready to elevate your practice, now’s the time!
Secure your spot today by heading to the link below:
Kai Oranga (Kaupae Tuatoru) | Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi https://share.google/A77U9jtGuRDUW49AY
- Click 'Enrol'
- Create your Urutauira Account and Log In,
- Click the top left hand corner and select 'Online Enrolment',
- Click Next,
- Select Programme 'Kai Oranga (Kaupae Tuatoru),
- K3 Otautahi/Christchurch - Jade Moana
🔥🌿 Level 3 spaces are limited 🌿🔥
You will need:
- ID (Passport or Birth Certificate, get in touch if you don't have either of these)
- An appropriate device (with the ability to join us via Zoom)
- Access to internet,
- Facebook and/or Messenger Access,
And of course, dedication!
This is a free Level 3 course held by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
40 weeks (this includes 6 weeks break).
Starting 2nd February 2026.
Mixed media sessions carried out via Zoom, in-person, from your home maara space and connecting into community growing spaces.
I will be holding day sessions to meet with you if you would like to know more over January

04/12/2025

Homies 👩‍🌾🥕🥔🌱

14/10/2025

15/09/2025

Have your say!

Outdoor Education gives young people opportunities they can’t always get in a classroom. It builds resilience, confidence, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It keeps students engaged in school, especially those who struggle in traditional settings, and connects them with Aotearoa.....

28/07/2025

25/07/2025

Small urban farm offering veggie bags as a pay as you can option. For those wanting super locally grown organic veggies - see below! 🥗🌽👩🏻‍🌾💕💚

23/06/2025

If you want to further your study !!

Kai Oranga level 4 is about to start in August, if you want to learn how to grow kai, seedlings, soil and sovereignty sign up! Only a few spaces left. In a world where the whenua is being depleted with chemical use our health can be reconnected to ancient tools and techniques!

04/06/2025

13/04/2025

“What defines a leader?
This cohort of Cultivate rangatahi have been amazing to get to know. Each one offers strengths in droves and it reflects in our outdoor adventures. There’s the person who inspires from the front, who draws conversation from people and wholeheartedly wants to know you. There’s the person who encourages from the back to make sure no person is left behind or feels bad for holding the group back. There are the people who bring excitement, enthusiasm, willingness, and persistence to every activity, even pulling up endless convolvulus and couch grass. And there are the people who offer their wealth of life experience and expertise.

As well as learning how to mahi māra (work in the garden), care for native seedlings and trees in the ngahere (forest), we’re reinforcing our knowledge on how to lead and be part of a team.