Dynamic educators in the Aotearoa regenerative movement
☼ Tāmaki Makaurau
Growing Point
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● About
Growing soil, food and community
By bringing together science and mātauranga Māori, we guide the stewardship of soil, helping restore and enhance the mauri of our whenua.
Our vision is an Aotearoa where the health of our people, kai and soils are seen as one and the same, with joyful community-based solutions lifting the wellbeing of land and life.
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● What we do
Our mahi
Soil & compost education
Delivering dynamic and accessible soil and compost education, from our flagship four-part bio-complete composting course to site visits with our mobile microscopy unit.
Community Garden
Nurturing our beloved Dignan Street Community Garden in Point Chevalier, a living classroom, community hub and Hua Paramore-verified māra kai.
Events & workshops
Hosting and facilitating a regular series of events and workshops that bring people together to grow kai, enjoy food, share knowledge and celebrate.
Collaborations & support
Bringing soil microbiology expertise to growers, schools and project teams in one-on-one sessions and bespoke workshops.
Where Growing Point’s
vision comes
to life.
Since 2015, this once-retired bowling green in Point Chevalier has been transformed into a thriving community māra, growing food, knowledge, and connection.
Guided by Hua Parakore principles, mātauranga Māori, regenerative growing practices, and the science of the Soil Food Web, the garden is both a productive food-growing space and a living classroom.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, attending a workshop, exploring our soil laboratory, or simply experiencing a thriving community garden, Dignan St offers a place to learn, contribute, and connect with the land and each other.
Dignan St Community Garden
● Soil Education
A living soil is a healthy soil
At Growing Point we take a biology-first approach: when we grow life in the soil, the soil in turn grows nutrient-dense kai, resilient ecosystems, and thriving communities.
Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a school kai leader, or a seasoned grower, our workshops show how composting, soil care, and microbial partnerships can transform the way you grow and eat.
