Planting Trees for Future Generations
August Newsletter
There's a special kind of magic that happens when people gather to restore the land.
A few weeks back, 25+ volunteers came together with spades, gloves, and big hearts to plant over 1,000 native trees here at Mangaroa. We worked along the stream edge of a newly fenced wetland area, expanding the reach of a young regenerating beech forest.
By the end of the day, the birdsong was louder, the water clearer, and the whenua just that little bit more alive.
Riparian planting like this helps bring life back to our waterways. It invites the manu (birds), cleans up the awa, supports aquatic ecosystems, and sets the whenua up for generations to come.
Afterwards, we gathered for kai and a cuppa, sharing stories, aching arms, and a deep sense of connection.
So let this be your invitation. Our next community tree planting day is coming up on Saturday 6th September, from 10am to 3pm.
Whether you’re a seasoned digger or just keen to give it a go, we’d love to have you join us. Bring your whānau, your gumboots, and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Lunch provided, good yarns guaranteed. Register below and come be part of the next chapter in this land’s regeneration.
Please enjoy this month's updates from our local ecosystem below.
Ngā mihi aroha,
The team at Mangaroa Farms
Latest Updates
In the Market Garden, late winter shifts into early spring. Beds are being prepped and weeded, ready for sowing and transplanting. Seeding and planting have begun, marking the start of the new growing season.
Our local whānau of Ducks has been taking the night shift at the gardens, and keeping slug numbers (which come out during the rains) at bay.
New season's seeds will be sown at the time of Rākaunui / Full moon, while we continue to sow and harvest salad greens on a weekly basis.
Our Mesclun Mix & Microgreens are now available at Forage Merchants in Lower Hutt, and ongoing at Cameron Harrison Butchery locations.
Our fresh produce now features on the menu at some great Wellington restaurants including Logan Brown (Cuba Street), Rita (Aro Valley), and Boulcott St Bistro (CBD).
The Mangaroa Permaculture Orchard has been planted with a diverse range of heritage, and fruiting tree varieties, and surrounded with mulch. Check out this video of Zeb talking about the benefits of mulching here.
In the Farm shop, we have some new chocolate flavours, featuring Kawakawa dark chocolate from Wellington Chocolate Factory, and Orange with Chilli from Bennetto.
Three Oaks Certified Organic Raw Milk, yoghurt and eggs are back in stock. Order raw milk for Friday/Saturday pickup here.
Mangaroa Beef Mince Pies in collaboration with Dough Bakery are coming soon to the Farm Shop / Kete Kai...
Community Library & Noticeboard is nowat the Farm Shop, thanks to our local craftsman Carlos. Please feel free to contribute books and posters about your events & services.
The Mangaroa Farms Art Collective is getting ready to exhibit work at the Farm Shop / Kete Kai as part of the Upper Hutt Arts Trail, 11-12 October. Learn more
Farm Manager Miki Coulston recently attended the Soil Health Masterclass with Nicole Masters & Meagan Lannan in Waikato. Watch Nicole speaking here.
Spring drenching of the sheep happened this week with a solid hand from local young buck Riley Priest and the international Workaway crew.
Tree Planting August 16th was a hit, with a group of 25 volunteers planting over 1000 native trees alongside our friends at Groundtruth. See photos here.
Stay at Mangaroa Farms - our collection of beautiful spaces offer a peaceful escape into nature. See available options on AirBnb here.
Interested in living at Mangaroa Farms? Leave your details on our expression of interest form here.
Earth School at Mangaroa Farms offers a regenerative, whole-child approach that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and belonging. Express your interest in Spring 2026 enrolment here.
Visit the Farm Shop this Weekend
Fresh, organically grown produce, regeneratively raised meat, fresh bread, milk, eggs, and a range of local & artisan health foods.
We're open Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
📍 98 Whitemans Valley Road, Upper Hutt.
Mangaroa Farms Open Day - Sat 1st November | 9AM - 3PM
It’s that time of year again! Spring is emerging, and we're excited to announce our 2025 Mangaroa Farms Open Day. Join us for garden tours, local kai, market stalls, live music, farm demos & more.
We're taking volunteer applications for the day here.
