Earth Gardens Charitable Trust

11/10/2026

Robin had a quick hunt around the garden today and yielded this gorgeous bouquet of spring blooms. Always important to take time to step away from the desk and 'smell the roses' - great for our mental wellbeing!

Being immersed in the beauty and tranquility of nature can bring about significant benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, restored energy, enhanced mindfulness, and an overall sense of well-being.

So fortunate to work in such a beautiful place 💐
What a great start to Mental Health Awareness Week 2026!

Simple moments
Better mental health

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

09/10/2026

Big thanks to Ian and the team at Christian Lovelink Napier/Hastings Inc. for giving us untreated wood shavings - it's perfect bedding material for our chicken coop chicken!

The Lovelink team have been busy repurposing timber, and we're delighted to put their leftover shavings to good use.

Christian Lovelink does wonderful work supporting local people and whānau with donated furniture and household items.

We love collaborations like this – turning one organisation's waste into another's useful resource, while keeping materials out of landfill.

Thanks again Ian and team. Our chickens are very happy! 💚

08/10/2026

When you grow nearly 30 different varieties of fruit, Spring is rather lovely!

05/10/2026

Some of our crew got to meet Moxy the Wellbeing Pony today. Moxy is a dedicated therapy companion and “well-being partner” on a mission to bring light to those who need it most.

Moxy and his owner Celebrant - Alysha Jayne were visitors at Rowan House, and proved a big hit with our animal loving participants. Thanks so much to Sam and Kai at Enliven East Coast for inviting us along to meet Moxy.

02/10/2026

Super proud of Dylan who has been building his skill set and is now competent and confident on the ride-on mower 🙌. Way to go Dylan!

01/10/2026

We’re hiring - we have an exciting new role at Earth Gardens!

We’re looking for a Pathway Coach who enjoys working alongside people to build confidence, develop skills and turn meaningful goals into action. This is a permanent, part-time role, 20 hours per week, based at Earth Gardens in Meeanee, Napier.

If you have strong coaching skills and experience, enjoy helping people recognise their strengths and take their next steps, and like being part of a practical, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Please share this with them.
Check out the full role and apply through SEEK ⬇️

Coach and support participants to build confidence, develop skills and create pathways towards the future they choose.

29/09/2026

Be informed, ask the questions that matter from our local candiates. Thank you The Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust for organising this event for our community!

Come along to our local Candidates Forum with a Disability focus and hear directly from local candidates about the issues that matter to disabled people, whanau and our community.

Thursday 22nd October
5.30pm
Elim Church, Hastings

Planning to come? Please register your attendance by the 4th of October so we have an idea of numbers for the evening
Registration details are on the flyer.

23/09/2026

Welcome Rebecca! We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Stone to the Earth Gardens Board as our new Treasurer. Rebecca brings more than 15 years of financial, operational and business leadership experience at a senior level, and we’re really pleased to have her knowledge and skills around our Board table.

Based here in Hawke’s Bay, Rebecca runs Stones Throw Coaching, working with business owners to build their confidence and capability. She joined Earth Gardens keen to share her experience, contribute to our mahi and continue growing her governance skills.

And on a more personal note, Rebecca's a foodie, has managed to keep most of her house plants alive and is hoping a little of the Earth Gardens green thumb might rub off on her!

It’s great to have you with us Rebecca, a very warm welcome to the Earth Gardens whānau!

18/09/2026

We've got some new arrivals at Earth Gardens! 🐔

A big thank you to Maria for donating three lovely new hens to us this morning.

They're taking a little time to settle into their new home before joining the rest of our girls. We're sure they'll be part of the flock in no time!

Thanks Maria, they'll be very well looked after here - we're looking forward to a few more fresh eggs too!