Welcome
A place where like minded people can meet, learn, grow organic food, look after each other and the planet. Come and join us!
The Taupo Community Gardens aims to
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Stimulate interest in organic gardening
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Promote healthy eating habits to improve nutrition and general health
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Be a place for local food production for people in need
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Enable community cohesion and exhange through working together
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Be a recognised teaching facility with the possibility for local employement
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Demonstrate waste minimisation through providing a composting facility for locals, business, markets and Taupo events
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Be a showcase for local council such as hosting Neighbourhood Days
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Be a location for seasonal celebrations for schools, early childhood and conservation group
We have become a recognised asset to the Taupo Community, a space for all to come, enjoy and feel proud of!
Upcoming Events
Sun, 12 NovTaupō12 Nov 2023, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sat, 22 JulTaupō22 Jul 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand22 Jul 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New ZealandJoin us for a winter pruning workshop at the Community Gardens! $10 cash at the door. Please bring weather appropriate clothing: closed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, secateurs. Optional: loppers, hand pruning saw. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided. Limited spaces!- Sat, 08 JulTaupō08 Jul 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand08 Jul 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New ZealandJoin us for a winter pruning workshop at the Community Gardens! $10 cash at the door. Please bring weather appropriate clothing: closed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, secateurs. Optional: loppers, hand pruning saw. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided. Limited spaces!
Multiple DatesSat, 27 MayTaupō27 May 2023, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand- Sat, 20 MayTaupō20 May 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sat, 22 AprTaupō22 Apr 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sun, 19 FebTaupō19 Feb 2023, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand19 Feb 2023, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New ZealandHave you always wanted to grow vegetables but you don't have a big space in your garden, or you live in a rental and can't start digging around? In this workshop we'll show you how you can grow vegetables in containers that can be moved around and the advantages of doing so.
Sat, 14 JanTaupō14 Jan 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sun, 27 NovTaupō27 Nov 2022, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand27 Nov 2022, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New ZealandWould you like to learn how to make a 1mx1m garden with all the ingredients you need for a pizza? Come and join us at the gardens, we will show you the wonders of a magic metre garden. Koha (donation) appreciated, no need to register previously.- Sat, 29 OctTaupō29 Oct 2022, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pmTaupō, 98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Contact
Opening Hours
Where to find us
Address
98 Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, Taupō 3330
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 12:00 pm