Te Maara Parish Community Garden
The well established community gardens are tucked away in the grounds of St Columba Church behind the church's community centre.
We are a small, co-operative group of dedicated gardeners with an emphasis on edibles. The gardens are wholly organic with no artificial sprays or fertilisers used.
We are always looking for keen volunteers. Please do get in touch through the St Columba
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The church puts on the community haakari (lunch) every week for around 60 people. The community lunch has been provided since 2017 and St Columba, with its open-door policy and warm welcome, has become a second home for dozens of people in our local community, many of whom face challenges and appreciate the support to make ends meet.
Kiwi Harvest, the food rescue company, has supported St Columba in this venture since its earliest days, delivering fresh produce and groceries for distribution to the lunch guests each week.
To support this and other activities at St Columba, Clay Works Potters’ Market is held every May on Mothers’ Day weekend – a pottery showcase, a fundraiser for St Columba, and a pottery buyers’ heaven.
Community Gardens
Over the years there have been three community gardens in the area.
Green Screen presents: The Garden
Grey Lynn 2030 Green Screen presents: The Garden From the ashes of the L.A. riots arose a lush, 14-acre community garden, the largest of its kind in the United States. Now bulldozers threaten its future. If everyone told you to give up, would you? Sunday 1st May 7.30pm in the Garden Room, Grey Lynn Community…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Community Gardens
The Grey Lynn Community Gardens are nestled in the Saint Columba Church grounds in the heart of Grey Lynn. It is a Living Communities Trust project that began in 2000. The Saint Columba Church and Community have provided a safe place for the Community Gardens to grow. The intention of this Garden is for it…
Read More10/10/10 Where do you plan to be?
All over Auckland working bees are happening with the community taking the lead on climate solutions. There are almost 6000 work parties registered world wide. Find out about the huge number of events in Auckland here to get involved in a fun familyday of action. Where do you plan to be? At Shed 1 ,…
Read MoreSustainability workshops
Workshop on sustainable living Saturday 21 August 2010 9.00am – 1.00pm St. Aidan’s Church 5 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland More details here Mount Eden Village People Workshops – Square Foot Gardening Sunday 29th August Start time: 10.30am Duration: 1-1.30 hours Tutor: Ken Clark, SFG master from Waiheke Location: Mt Eden Village Contribution: $20.00 More details…
Read MoreNew Community Composting Facility
The Wilton Street Community Garden recently completed construction of our new Community Composting Facility. Located in the garden at the top of Wilton Street, the facility consists of three large wooden bins designed to turn local organic waste into usable garden compost. The bins are easily accessible and designed to be user friendly. Now we…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 Week: Day 4
Tour of Lynda Hallinan’s Urban Garden It was a full garden at Lynda Hallinan’s place this afternoon as she took a large group on a tour of her urban plot. Lynda was amazingly generous with her time and keen to offer lots of advice and answer questions. Lynda was concerned her garden was not looking…
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Raising the Roof – St Columba Fund Raising Event
St Columba Community Fund Raising Event Time: 6.00—9.00 p.m. Date: Saturday 22 August 2009 An evening of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Just $10 per plate for a delicious meal plus… DJ Hilty will get your heels kicking Tongan hospitality will tantalize your taste buds Bring your own entertainment to share This is…
Read MoreOld newspapers, carpet for mulch
The Old Homestead have very kindly let the Transtion Town Pt Chevalier Garden Group create a garden in a piece of their land on Pt Chevalier Rd. We are very excited to be able to spread the word about growing food in the city, and to increase the amount of food we can grow beyond…
Read MoreTwo Community Planting Days
Jaggers Bush Reserve – Community tree planting day For many years local residents have helped transform Jaggers Bush from a weed infested place into an attractive native forest. This winter, volunteers will once again join forces to plant native trees and grasses along the banks of Motions Creek beside Jaggers Bush. Come along with family…
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