“Kāore te kūmara he kōrero mō tōna ake reka”

The kumara never speaks of its own sweetness

“Kāore te kūmara he kōrero mō tōna ake reka”

The kumara never speaks of its own sweetness

“Kāore te kūmara he kōrero mō tōna ake reka”

The kumara never speaks of its own sweetness

“Kāore te kūmara he kōrero mō tōna ake reka”

The kumara never speaks of its own sweetness

Reconnecting us to Papatūānuku

Nau mai, haere mai ki Kai Rotorua

We are committed to fostering a sustainable future for our community through innovative horticultural practices. Based in the rural heart of Rotorua (Kaharoa) and extending our reach throughout the Bay of Plenty, our mission is to cultivate an interconnected network that thrives on collaboration, sustainability, and respect for the environment.

Join us on our journey to create a sustainable, inclusive future where every seed we plant today grows into a legacy for tomorrow.

What we are doing

Teaching and learning activities around planting, growing, harvesting, and storing  kumara and healthy kai.

Embracing Te Maramataka and Matariki.

Establishing a syntropic agroforest – an innovative approach to sustainable farming that mimics natural ecosystems.

Sustaining an organic market garden of diverse vegetable produce. 

Continuing to build a community of passionate and capable volunteers.

Building a vision for a future Food Hub in Rotorua. 

Kai Rotorua Food Hub Flow