He Puāwai Trust
A whānau-led approach to community kai development
Pomare, Lower Hutt
In Pomare, we support whānau to grow their own food through our Māra Ora (living gardens) initiative. We work alongside the community to restore and develop sustainable food systems, promoting food security and resilience. Our mahi focuses on creating accessible spaces where people can connect, learn, and grow kai together, strengthening local food sovereignty and well-being.
Currently there are allotment spaces available, thanks to those that helped us expand the site through the Summer. The Pomare facilitator is Teina.
Wainuiomata - helping to grow the bright spots.
By supporting Kokiri Marae Pātaka Kai we have helped them increase their kai production and do a full conversion to an urban farm model that provides increasing amounts of kai to the Pātaka. We are excited to be supporting the further development of a local kai network in Wainuiomata by partnering with Wainuiomata College as they look to develop a large Māra kai on their school grounds. Please get involved if you are keen to be part of this educational opportunity for both rangatahi and community!
Growing Change
He Puawai Trust has a mission to build resilience in whenua, whānau, and hāpori through restoring and developing sustainable, local food systems.
One of our strategic focuses is to shift the dial from kai crisis to resilience. We do this by providing opportunities for education and development in kai skills across Te Awa Kairangi, and by shaping community kai hubs and plans.
