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Benefits of Biodiversity
🪁 Primary & Intermediate School Level
The Village Green is our central community space, the only area where grass is favoured over cultivating food, and where we can gather together and spend time over kōrero and kai.
You are invited to make the most of your trip to the farm by taking the time to pause and relax in the space, park up on the Green for a picnic, or simply enjoy the farm outside of a structured activity. Learners are welcome to spend morning or afternoon tea breaks, lunch, or free time on the lawn and around the gardens. This recreational opportunity is recommended to allow learners to connect with the environment on their own terms and at their own pace. Food and drink not provided. Certain organic scraps may be collected on site, otherwise all rubbish must be taken away. |
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Please note that currently everyone taking part in workshops is required to present a valid My Vaccine Pass to participate.
This is to help protect the large number of people, including many at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different ways each week. |
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Please note that currently everyone involved in a corporate & team experience is required to present a valid My Vaccine Pass to take part on site.
This is to help protect the large number of people, including many at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different ways each week. |
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Please note that currently everyone involved in a venue hire arrangement or location shoot is required to present a valid My Vaccine Pass to take part on site.
This is to help protect the large number of people, including many at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different ways each week. |
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Please note that a My Vaccine Pass is not required to make a casual visit, however casual visitors are limited in their activities on site and must follow essential precautions to help keep us all safe.
Please also note that anyone visiting with an organised group, for a garden tour, or as part of a venue hire arrangement is required to present a valid My Vaccine Pass in order to visit and take part. This is to help protect the large number of people, including many at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different ways each week. |
Kelmarna Gardens at Traffic Light Setting: RED
Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework traffic light system, Kelmarna is open with certain precautions and requirements:
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Our Farm Shop is open for on-site shopping, to get your organic produce, seedlings, seeds and more! We are limiting the number of people inside the shop at one time, so please respect this when you arrive. Please check our Farm Shop page for more information and hours of operation.
Our community composting hub is open for drop-offs for Soil Factory members, to get your food scraps back into the soil and away from landfill! Please check the Soil Factory page for more information or to start composting with us! |
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We continue to have mandatory, site-wide precautions in place to help protect everyone involved at Kelmarna:
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My Vaccine Pass verification is required for certain roles and activities, to help protect the large number of people, including at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different way each week. People in the following roles will need to be able to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 with a My Vaccine Pass:
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We are delighted to be able to welcome more people back on-site! Thank you for your understanding, your support, and for helping to keep us safe and stop the spread!
He waka eke noa
He waka eke noa
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Please note that currently all volunteers are required to present a valid My Vaccine Pass before starting volunteering.
This is to help protect the large number of people, including many at-risk individuals, who use and benefit from our space in many different ways each week. |
What will I learn and do?
You will learn skills and gain confidence in many of the aspects involved in running a small market garden operation or production-focused home garden, including:
You will learn skills and gain confidence in many of the aspects involved in running a small market garden operation or production-focused home garden, including:
- Soil health - the principles and practice of building healthy soils
- Propagation - seed sowing, watering, and pricking out
- Planting - bed preparation, transplanting, and direct sowing
- Weeding, and processing noxious weeds into future fertility
- Harvesting all kinds of produce and preparation for sale
- Composting - making hot compost from garden material and community food scraps, and an introduction to worm farming, and bokashi
- Food forest - an introduction to the principles and practice of managing a productive food forest
- Animal care - chicken care, and introduction to livestock care
- Preparing shared lunch from the gardens
- & more!
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COVID-19 Update: Kelmarna Gardens at Alert Level 3, Step 2
Under Alert Level 3, Step 2 in Auckland, Kelmarna is now open again for certain activities. This means:
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We are now selling produce through our on-site Farm Shop again. No need to order in advance, just call in and see what we have. We are limiting the number of people inside the shop at one time, so please respect this when you arrive. Normal shop opening hours resume from Wednesday 17th November onwards, please check our Farm Shop page for more information. |
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Everyone is asked to wear a face-covering when visiting the site. |
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Everyone is asked to sign in to help with contact tracing, either using the NZ COVID Tracer app with our unique QR Code, or using the alternative contact tracing system (pen-and-paper) available on-site as well. |
Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your cooperation to help keep us safe and stop the spread!
Kia kaha
Kia kaha
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Private Group Bookings
See a session that you like? Already have a group of friends, family, or workmates ready to go? Get in touch to book a private workshop session for your group!
Private workshops are available for groups of adults and accompanied children, with group size, pricing, and specific requirements dependent on the session topic and presenter. Please fill out the Group Workshop form below to submit an enquiry for your squad!
See a session that you like? Already have a group of friends, family, or workmates ready to go? Get in touch to book a private workshop session for your group!
Private workshops are available for groups of adults and accompanied children, with group size, pricing, and specific requirements dependent on the session topic and presenter. Please fill out the Group Workshop form below to submit an enquiry for your squad!
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COVID-19 Update: Kelmarna Gardens at Alert Level 4
Due to the heightened alert level in place in Auckland, our gardens are closed during the planned restriction period, at least until 11:59pm Tuesday 21 September 2021, or otherwise in accordance with forthcoming official announcements. This means:
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Our site and shop are closed to visitors and volunteers.
Only essential staff will be present in managed shifts to keep our gardens healthy, thriving, and a reliable source of nutritious, organic food for our community. |
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We are currently selling produce by contactless delivery. This is available to local residents in postcodes 1011, 1021, and 1022 only.
Orders are managed through our online shop on Open Food Network here. Orders are open from 11am on Tuesdays, until 10pm on Wednesdays, for delivery on Friday. Please sign up below to our mailing list to be notified when sales open each week. |
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All of our essential staff will continue to sign in to our site to help with contact tracing using our unique QR Code with the NZ COVID Tracer app, and everyone will be sure to follow all relevant guidelines, including maintaining appropriate physical distancing, following good hygiene measures, wearing face-coverings, and staying home if at all unwell or having any signs of illness.
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Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your cooperation to help keep us safe and stop the spread!
Kia kaha
Kia kaha
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COVID-19: Kelmarna Gardens at Alert Level 1
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All staff, volunteers, and visitors are asked to be mindful of reasonable physical distancing, that everyone wash hands as frequently as needed, to feel free to wear a mask or face-covering, and importantly to stay home if unwell or having any signs of illness. |
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All staff, volunteers, and visitors are asked to sign in to our site to help with contact tracing. Our unique QR Code is posted onsite for you to check in using the NZ COVID Tracer app. |
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Harvest Helpers (Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9am - 11am - or flexible timings)
We're looking for a few awesome people to lend a hand with our harvesting in the middle of the week, ideally on a fairly regular basis (e.g. every Wednesday morning).
Harvesting is a big part of the work on a small vegetable farm, and you'll be helping us to gather produce for restaurant orders and our farm shop. Both of these generate valuable income to support the running of the gardens.
Timings on this role are pretty flexible - if you could help out later in the day on a Wednesday or Thursday, for anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, please get in touch. If you help out around lunchtime then lunch will be included too.
We're looking for a few awesome people to lend a hand with our harvesting in the middle of the week, ideally on a fairly regular basis (e.g. every Wednesday morning).
Harvesting is a big part of the work on a small vegetable farm, and you'll be helping us to gather produce for restaurant orders and our farm shop. Both of these generate valuable income to support the running of the gardens.
Timings on this role are pretty flexible - if you could help out later in the day on a Wednesday or Thursday, for anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, please get in touch. If you help out around lunchtime then lunch will be included too.
Administrative helper (anytime Mondays - Fridays, 8.30 - 4.30pm)
We are looking for a reliable volunteer to help us keep on top of small amounts of regular administration. The role will start with data entry and other basic admin tasks, for an hour or two per week, with potential to grow to include more advanced office-based tasks if this suits the volunteer.
The right volunteer for this role needs to have basic computer skills and a good eye for detail. After initial training in our systems, most of this could be done from home if desired.
We are looking for a reliable volunteer to help us keep on top of small amounts of regular administration. The role will start with data entry and other basic admin tasks, for an hour or two per week, with potential to grow to include more advanced office-based tasks if this suits the volunteer.
The right volunteer for this role needs to have basic computer skills and a good eye for detail. After initial training in our systems, most of this could be done from home if desired.
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Banana Growing & Cooking 101
Ellen Schindler (Distinct) & Sue Rajaguru (Dignan Street)
Join us at Kelmarna Gardens for a crash course with Ellen Schindler and Sue Rajaguru on how to establish a banana circle and make the most of banana plants in the kitchen. You will come away knowing how to grow them, how to care for them, and how to savour every last bit of the plant! Come ready to take notes, ask questions, and share in a group tasting of each banana dish.
To help get started with your banana project, you can preorder a certified organic banana pup with your ticket, ready to take home after the workshop. So be sure to register with a ‘+ Banana Pup’ ticket option to secure one of your own! |
Saturday 10 April 2021
10am - 2pm $70 + Eventbrite fee Ticket + banana pup $86 + Eventbrite fee Community Services Card concession rate available |
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COVID-19 Update: Kelmarna Gardens at Alert Level 2
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Our site and shop are open to visitors and volunteers with appropriate measures in place, including maintaining physical distancing of at least 1 metre, and to not exceed 10 people in spaces where distancing is not possible (such as indoors). |
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Everyone is asked to bring a face-covering and to wear it when talking or working with others, indoors, or when moving around the site. |
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Everyone is asked to practice good hygiene measures, including washing hands as frequently as needed, helping keep surfaces clean, managing coughs and sneezes into the elbow, and staying home if at all unwell or having any signs of illness. |
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Everyone is asked to sign in to our site to help with contact tracing, either using the NZ COVID Tracer app with our unique QR Code, or using the alternative contact tracing system (pen-and-paper) available on-site as well. |
Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your cooperation to help keep us safe and stop the spread!
Kia kaha
Kia kaha
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Example A:
2 Hour One-Off Visit Opening Hui | 10mins -Arrival and gathering on the main lawn -Welcome and introductions -Overview of rules, behaviour expectations, and other housekeeping -Introduce topics and divide into block groups Block Activity 1 | 25mins -Each group participates in one of the three block activities Block Activity 2 | 25mins -Each group rotates to participate in a new block activity Free Time | 25mins -Learners are free to take a break, enjoy the gardens, and explore on their own while maintaining a respect for the rules and behaviour expectations Block Activity 3 | 25mins -Each group reconvenes to participate in their final block activity Closing Hui | 10mins -Everyone gathers back at the main lawn to review, reflect on, and share their experiences in the garden -Thanks and departure |
Example B:
3 Hour One-Off Visit (with Lunchtime) Opening Hui | 10mins -Arrival and gathering on the main lawn -Welcome and introductions -Overview of rules, behaviour expectations, and other housekeeping -Introduce topics and divide into block groups Block Activity 1 | 30mins -Each group participates in one of the three block activities Block Activity 2 | 30mins -Each group rotates to participate in a new block activity Water Break | 10mins -Learners are free to take a quick break, rehydrate, and enjoy the gardens for a few minutes before diving into the final activity Block Activity 3 | 30mins -Each group reconvenes to participate in their final block activity Closing Hui | 10mins -Everyone gathers back at the main lawn to review, reflect on, and share their experiences in the garden -Thanks and conclusion Lunchtime | 60mins -Learners are free to enjoy their lunch on the village green, take a break, and explore the whole of the garden on their own while maintaining a respect for the rules and behaviour expectations |
Example C:
1 Hour Regular Visit Opening Hui | 10mins -Arrival and gathering on the main lawn -Overview of rules and behaviour expectations -Review previous concepts and experiences -Introduce new topics and divide into activity groups Warm Up Activity | 15mins -Each group participates in a warm up activity, rotating to do a different warm-up than their previous visit Main Activity | 25mins -Each group participates in their main activity Closing Hui | 10mins -Everyone gathers back at the main lawn to review, reflect on, and share their experiences in the garden -Thanks and departure 
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Charges
Delivering worthwhile educational experiences requires planning, coordination, and a dedicated Education Team to ensure that we can provide your learners with an awesome experience in a safe and inspiring environment. We use a tiered pricing system to help make opportunities as accessible as possible to groups of all sizes and learners of all ages and levels.
All funds generated by the our programme contribute directly to operational costs, including staff and volunteer time, maintaining and renewing resources, managing educational opportunities, and sustaining our community space. Charges and rates listed below are GST exclusive.
Delivering worthwhile educational experiences requires planning, coordination, and a dedicated Education Team to ensure that we can provide your learners with an awesome experience in a safe and inspiring environment. We use a tiered pricing system to help make opportunities as accessible as possible to groups of all sizes and learners of all ages and levels.
All funds generated by the our programme contribute directly to operational costs, including staff and volunteer time, maintaining and renewing resources, managing educational opportunities, and sustaining our community space. Charges and rates listed below are GST exclusive.
Thanks to all of our awesome supporters.
Waitemata Local Board
Soar Print
Orphans Kitchen
Bread and Butter Cafe
Nature Baby
Ponsonby News
Organic Mechanic
Compost Collective
Gardens 4 Health
Little Bird Organics
Millers Coffee
Green Is The Thing
Serious Popcorn
Almighty Juices
Sunday Best
White Refrigeration
Worksafe Services
Humming Gardens
Waitemata Local Board
Soar Print
Orphans Kitchen
Bread and Butter Cafe
Nature Baby
Ponsonby News
Organic Mechanic
Compost Collective
Gardens 4 Health
Little Bird Organics
Millers Coffee
Green Is The Thing
Serious Popcorn
Almighty Juices
Sunday Best
White Refrigeration
Worksafe Services
Humming Gardens