Friends of the Farm hosted 3 exciting events in October, all were focused on reducing waste, stretching resources, saving expenses and celebrating community cooperation & environmental care…
News and Events
2025 Seedling Swap Day and Giant Pumpkin Competition
Our 2nd Seedling Swap Day was another huge success with all levels of gardener enjoyed learning and sharing…not to mention our inaugural Giant Pumpkin Competition…
Run, walk, stroll, stride, scoot – Māngere Bridge Fun Run 2025
“The weather was fine and the scenery was perfect. The Fun Run took a wide route through Māngere Bridge- it was a real tour…”
Crafty Work by Crafty Folk
22 beanies, 7 jerseys, 6 cardies, 6 Octopus toys, a cot blanket, premmie hat, 4 pairs knitted wool slippers, plus 9 fabric grab bags…
Compost Winter Workshop 2025
Another lovely day in early August saw around 12 hardy souls enjoying the sunshine and braving the chilly breeze to complete a number of jobs that have been on the …
Perfect Weather for our Aug Orchard Working Bee
Another lovely day in early August saw around 12 hardy souls enjoying the sunshine and braving the chilly breeze to complete a number of jobs that have been on the …
Great Turnout for our June Orchard Working Bee
The sun was shining, it was not raining (for a change) and there was no wind! Perfect weather for a working bee!…
The 3 R’s on show at our 10th Repair Café
Repair Cafes are all about recycling, repairing and reducing waste with 53 fewer items headed to landfill…
CARING
- family fun events
- foreshore, mountain and farm clean ups
- fun for older residents
CONNECTED
- community picnics and conversations
- community orchard & food forest
- storytelling & workshops
WASTEWISE
- supporting zero waste events
- food scraps education
- reducing household and Māngere Bridge village waste
COMMUNITY
- encouraging a feeling of belonging
- making a difference to our fellow beings
- supporting each other