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    • Ngaio Climate Crew November Seed & Seedling Swaps
      • Spring is here and it's time to get growing! Bring along any spare seeds or seedlings to swap during the kai co-op's opening hours, or simply come and see what's available. Whether you have a thriving vegetable patch or are planting your first pot, everyone is welcome. Let's help each other fill our gardens with kai that can be shared at next year's Harvest Festival. Sign up for the harvest festival while you are swapping! This event is part of Ngaio Climate Crew's mahi towards our Community Harvest Festival in March 2027. Contact us at kiaora@ngaioclimatecrew.org.nz Every Tuesday in November 3.15-4.15pm & 5.30-6.30pm Ngaio Union Church

    • Ngaio Climate Crew November Seed & Seedling Swaps
      • Spring is here and it's time to get growing! Bring along any spare seeds or seedlings to swap during the kai co-op's opening hours, or simply come and see what's available. Whether you have a thriving vegetable patch or are planting your first pot, everyone is welcome. Let's help each other fill our gardens with kai that can be shared at next year's Harvest Festival. Sign up for the harvest festival while you are swapping! This event is part of Ngaio Climate Crew's mahi towards our Community Harvest Festival in March 2027. Contact us at kiaora@ngaioclimatecrew.org.nz Every Tuesday in November 3.15-4.15pm & 5.30-6.30pm Ngaio Union Church

    • Ngaio Climate Crew November Seed & Seedling Swaps
      • Spring is here and it's time to get growing! Bring along any spare seeds or seedlings to swap during the kai co-op's opening hours, or simply come and see what's available. Whether you have a thriving vegetable patch or are planting your first pot, everyone is welcome. Let's help each other fill our gardens with kai that can be shared at next year's Harvest Festival. Sign up for the harvest festival while you are swapping! This event is part of Ngaio Climate Crew's mahi towards our Community Harvest Festival in March 2027. Contact us at kiaora@ngaioclimatecrew.org.nz Every Tuesday in November 3.15-4.15pm & 5.30-6.30pm Ngaio Union Church

    • Crop Swap Whiringa-ā-rangi
      • Kia ora tātou! Crop Swap has returned to our wonderful summer venue: the glorious mara of Kaicycle Urban Farm in Newtown! Join us from 10.30am for a coffee and chat, followed by a swap at 11am. Bring your harvests, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, baking, ferments, pickles, jams, preserves... or just yourself. We welcome everyone. No fee to participate but a koha is appreciated. Here are the details: When: Saturday 19 December, from 10:30am Where: Kaicycle Urban Farm, 5 Hospital Rd, Newtown. See you there! the Crop Swap Kaimahi team.

    • Hua Parkore Verification Celebration
      • More than four years ago Kaicycle began our Hua Parakore journey, and now we are delighted to invite you to our verification celebration. The Hua Parakore process has challenged us to deepen our connection to the whenua, think deeply and holistically about our practices, and expand our knowledge of growing kai atua, clean kai. This is a really significant milestone for us and we need you, our wonderful community, to be there and act as our verifiers! Getting to this point has been a whole community effort and this is a celebration of all the human and non-human beings we collaborate with in (and out of) the māra to make the magic happen - that’s you! Please join us to whakanui this important moment. WHAT: We will start with a welcome by Taranaki Whānui, and as a group will hīkoi trhough the māra as we wānanga about our Hua Parakore journey and how we practice this kaupapa at our urban farm. To finish we will share kai prepared from the māra. WHEN: Saturday 14th November, 11am - 1:30pm WHERE: Kaicycle Urban Farm, 5 Hospital Rd, Newtown (opposite the blood donor centre). BRING: Clothes that are appropriate for the weather on the day as we have limited shelter. Kai to share if you are able. This event is weather dependent so keep an eye out for updates in the lead up.

    • Pass it on, Grow it On
      • WEAVE | PLANT | HOME | GROW Weave Your Own Te Nui Kūmara Kono! Come along for a fun, hands-on creative session and learn how to weave your very own Te Nui kūmara kono — a beautiful way to connect whānau, kai, whenua and tradition. Bring your whānau or flatmates! Weave together — or come solo and create your own. WHAT TO BRING A plate of finger to shared FYI — HOW FAST WILL YOU WEAVE? That’s up to you and your team! Slow and steady or hard and fast — there’s no race! ONLY 12 PLACES! 2+ people per team Registration is essential — get in early! INTERESTED? 04 388 1944 020 4023 5786 iri@mmcc.org.nz or grant@mmcc.org.nz Come learn, weave, connect and grow with us!

    • Gardening with Soul - film fundraiser screening
      • 🌱 A very special homecoming screening: Gardening with Soul Join us for a special screening of Gardening with Soul, the beautiful 2013 documentary by Wellington director Jess Feast, telling the story of Sister Loyola Galvin — former resident of the Home of Compassion in Island Bay and a passionate gardener. For the first time, this much-loved film returns to the very place where Sister Loyola lived and gardened. And there's an extra treat: director Jess Feast will be joining us to present the film! Through Sister Loyola's reflections on faith, ageing, compassion and compost, Gardening with Soul offers a heartwarming and thought-provoking celebration of life and the natural world. 🎬 Watch the film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkzFh83J8xA 📍 Where: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay 📅 When: Sunday 22 November 🕟 Time: 4.30pm 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! With just 60 seats available, don't miss out. Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/gardening-with-soul-film-screening All proceeds go towards Local Kai Island Bay's community projects, workshops and events — growing gardens, community and connections across Island Bay. We'd love you to join us for this special afternoon! 🌿

    • SPUDS IN TUBS!
      • Fancy growing your own potatoes? Come and get your hands dirty with us! Following the monthly Crop Swap, stick around for Spuds in Tubs – a fun, hands-on session where we'll learn how to grow our own potatoes in buckets. We'll share tips and tricks for getting a great crop, show you how to pot up your potatoes, and get you started on your very own little potato patch! We're lucky to be hosted by our wonderful friends at Kaicycle, and we'll be getting our potatoes off to a great start using some of their awesome compost. 🌿 What to bring: 🪣 A 10–20 litre bucket if you have one. 🥔 We'll provide the seed potatoes! To Register, email El@seedstofeeds.nz And the fun doesn't stop there... We'll all grow our potato buckets over the coming months and come back together on March 17th for a POTATO PARTY! 🎉 We'll celebrate whatever our harvest brings – big or small – and share our favourite potato dishes with one another. Because what's better than growing food together and then eating it together?! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or have never grown a potato in your life, everyone is welcome. Let's get growing! 🥔💚

    • Crop Swap Whiringa-ā-rangi - A Breath of Fresh Air
      • Kia ora tātou! Crop Swap has returned to our wonderful summer venue: the glorious mara of Kaicycle Urban Farm in Newtown! Join us from 10.30am for a coffee and chat, followed by a swap at 11am. Bring your harvests, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, baking, ferments, pickles, jams, preserves... or just yourself. We welcome everyone. No fee to participate but a koha is appreciated. Here are the details: When: Saturday 21 November, from 10:30am Where: Kaicycle Urban Farm, 5 Hospital Rd, Newtown. We’ll be in the clearing next to the kitchen. As a special treat, there will be a workshop immediately afterwards hosted by Kaicycle and Seeds to Feeds called SPUDS IN TUBS, where we'll be planting potatoes in buckets! All are welcome. Event details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/27172579889106700 See you there! the Crop Swap Kaimahi team.

    • Local Kai Island Bay — Monthly Meetup
      • Local Kai Island Bay is a relaxed monthly meetup for people interested in growing, sharing and connecting around local kai. Come along for crop sharing, seeds and seedlings, kōrero and coffee, garden open day, a mini workshop and practical grow tips. Bring something to share, or just bring yourself. Second Saturday of every month 10 am–12 pm 38 The Parade, Island Bay Free to attend • Everyone welcome

    • Local Kai Island Bay — Monthly Meetup
      • Local Kai Island Bay is a relaxed monthly meetup for people interested in growing, sharing and connecting around local kai. Come along for crop sharing, seeds and seedlings, kōrero and coffee, garden open day, a mini workshop and practical grow tips. Bring something to share, or just bring yourself. Second Saturday of every month 10 am–12 pm 38 The Parade, Island Bay Free to attend • Everyone welcome

    • Local Kai Island Bay — Monthly Meetup
      • Local Kai Island Bay is a relaxed monthly meetup for people interested in growing, sharing and connecting around local kai. Come along for crop sharing, seeds and seedlings, kōrero and coffee, garden open day, a mini workshop and practical grow tips. Bring something to share, or just bring yourself. Second Saturday of every month 10 am–12 pm 38 The Parade, Island Bay Free to attend • Everyone welcome

    • Local Kai Island Bay — Monthly Meetup
      • Local Kai Island Bay is a relaxed monthly meetup for people interested in growing, sharing and connecting around local kai. Come along for crop sharing, seeds and seedlings, kōrero and coffee, garden open day, a mini workshop and practical grow tips. Bring something to share, or just bring yourself. Second Saturday of every month 10 am–12 pm 38 The Parade, Island Bay Free to attend • Everyone welcome

    • THE DEPOT - Composting basics workshop!
      • Is your kitchen rubbish bin filling up too fast? Want to grow a healthier garden without spending a fortune? Join our FREE, relaxed, hands-on workshop. You’ll take home a handy workbook with lots of info, tips & tricks. We will take a 5 minute walk over to Petone Central School, and see some good compost in action. No prior experience required! Just bring yourself & we’ll bring the rest. We will take a 5 minute walk over to Petone Central School, and see some good compost in action. No prior experience required, kids welcome! REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL, EMAIL esther@seedstofeeds.nz TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

    • THE DEPOT - Sauerkraut & fermentation basics workshop!
      • Join our FREE, relaxed, hands-on workshop, and make tasty sauerkraut! Take a jar home, along with our recipe tips & tricks. Just bring yourself & we’ll bring the rest. No prior experience required, kids welcome! REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL, EMAIL esther@seedstofeeds.nz TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

    • LAUNCH Season 8!!
      • We're Launching SEASON 8!! Come along and learn all about how we work and how we can all connect to our communities through the magic of growing and sharing kai. Join us for a meal of celebration and of planning! This is a great way to find out what will be happening in your area and how you can be involved. We’ll gather together at 6 pm at Everybody Eats, 60 Dixon street and spend some time getting connected and inspired. Dinner will be served at 6.50 pm After dinner, we will see if we can draw up some ideas, brainstorm resources and garden plans and then look at what your Harvest Festival event might be in March. We will finish with cake (our favourite) and information on what the next steps will be. RSVP’s essential so we know who we are cooking for x GET YOUR TICKET HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/launching-season-8-of-seeds-to-feeds

    • Pizza on the Lawn - Hataitai
      • Come join us for a laid-back community evening celebrating good food and local flavours at the Hataitai Bowling Club. Together with Seeds to Feeds, we’ll be gathering to enjoy homemade, wood-fired pizzas - made with dough from our friends at Cutie Pie down the road and topped with homemade mozzarella. This is a community event - bring what you can, whether that’s a little koha, a contribution towards toppings, or simply your lovely selves. There’ll be music, friendly faces, games of Kubb, bowls, and plenty of space on the lawn to spend time with one another. It’s all about sharing food, reducing waste, celebrating local produce, and turning simple ingredients into something special. All welcome

    • Community Open Day at Kaicycle!
      • Community Open Day at Kaicycle! Come along for as much or as little of the day as you would like. 9.30am - 12.30pm COMMUNITY WORKING BEE - Registrations required Many hands make light work - come and get your hands in the māra - with a bunch of us we'll be able to get a good chunk of mahi done! Register at community@kaicycle.org.nz COMMUNITY CHUTNEY - Bring along a vegetable to add to the Community Pot. We’ll forage from the mara and together we’ll make a big pot of delicious chutney. 12:30PM - 1pm, KAI BREAK Potluck shared kai, coffee, tea, and cake. 1:30pm - 3pm KOHA WORKSHOP: Seed Saving - KOHA - Registrations required - email community@kaicycle.org.nz to sign up. Join us for this introductory workshop on seed saving. Seed saving is an ancient practice and an essential tool in creating a circular and resilient food system and enabling kai sovereignty. It also allows us to select for seed that will thrive in our micro-climates, strengthening crops year by year. We'll wānanga about the importance of saving seed, understanding the whakapapa of seeds and plant reproduction, and what you need to know to start saving seed yourself. We'll put our learnings into practice at the farm, saving and processing seed from our summer crops. We will have an area for swapping seed, so please bring along any saved seed you would like to swap.

    • SEEDS SOWING POPUP @ Bond Street Community Container
      • Learn & Create: Discover how to create new plants from your seeds and make your own seed packets. Seed and Seedling Share: Bring your extra seeds to swap, or just come and pick up some new ones - we have plenty! Bond Street Community Container All welcome

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