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.