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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.
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.
Limited
Copies Available
This was a limited print run, and copies are going fast.
Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara has now been printed and copies are available to order. Once we sell through this print run, that's it, so order now to avoid missing out.
The book will be launched on 26 July 2026 at 6.30pm at the Point Chevalier Bowling Club - please do join us if you’re available and collect your copy.
If you order now, you can also pick up your copy at Dignan Street Community Garden during our regular working bee sessions:
Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Thursdays, 4pm to 6pm
Or post your copy anywhere in New Zealand or internationally, see postage details below.
Pricing
Te Taonga o Ngā Kūmara
A5, 100 pages, full colour
$30 per copy
Collection from Dignan Street Community Garden is free.
Collection from our launch event 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
We're also offering a beautiful full colour poster featuring the book's cover artwork by Rebecca Swan (pictured above).
A3 Poster – $20 (collection only)
A2 Poster – $30 (collection only)
Order your copy.
Click the button below to place your order, choose your preferred collection or delivery option, and complete payment.