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Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara
Growing Point is proud to present Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara, a beautifully crafted A5 book by Matua Rob Small documenting the ongoing preservation of Aotearoa's treasured heritage kūmara.
Created as part of the kūmara collection project led in partnership with Te Pourewa and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the book features all 16 pre-colonial kūmara varieties currently held within the collection. Across 100 full colour pages, it traces whakapapa stretching back more than 800 years, bringing together detailed photography, mātauranga, growing guidance, tasting notes, and the stories that make these kūmara such an important taonga.
We are sold out of all physical copies but are taking expressions of interest for a second print run and digital copies.
About
the book
Written by Rob Small, with photography, design and layout by Bex and Luke of Growing Point, and featuring stunning image contributions from Liz Clarkson, this is a book created with care by the people who have spent years helping preserve, grow, and share these remarkable varieties.
More than a growing guide, Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara is an object of beauty to be treasured. It celebrates a living collection and the relationships, knowledge, and ongoing stewardship that ensure these taonga continue to thrive for generations to come.
Register for our next print run
Our 2026 print run succesfully sold out! Ngā mihi to all those who ordered their copies.
We are now taking expressions of interest for a second print run, or for digital PDF versions. Please note that due to the minimum order quantity for the print run there may be some wait for these.
Pricing
Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara
A5, 100 pages, full colour
$30 per copy
Collection from Dignan Street Community Garden is free.
Postage is available throughout New Zealand for $10 per package (up to five books) and internationally for $20 per package (up to five books).
Posters still available!
A3 Poster – $20 (collection only)
A2 Poster – $30 (collection only)
Only available via collection from Dignan Street Community Garden in Point Chev. Either pop into one of our working bees or get in touch with the team for more info.
Register your interest
Click the button below to leave your details with the team. We’ll contact you when digital copies are available or we print a second run.