Te Whare Tipu

Te Whare Tipu We are a collective of regenerative people who love growing in community. Kia ora!

We produce seedlings, propagations, native and fruit trees especially for schools, Marae, and community-led growing iniatives. We’re a collective based in West and South Auckland, passionate about growing kai, caring for Papatūānuku, and empowering our communities. Through māra kai, composting, waste minimisation, and creative education, we help tamariki, rangatahi and whānau reconnect with the wh

enua and each other. We believe in kaitiakitanga, working together, and passing on knowledge so future generations can thrive. From school seed box programmes to workshops on maramataka, sustainability, and wellbeing — everything we do has a whakapapa and a purpose.

💚 Follow our journey, join our workshops, and be part of building resilient, waste-wise, and connected communities across Tāmaki Makaurau.

26/04/2026

The Button Factory Kai West Collective Te Whare Tipu Popcorn Innovation

Another educational institution adopting innovative practices, cultivating nutrition and gaining knowledge underground. ...
16/01/2026

Another educational institution adopting innovative practices, cultivating nutrition and gaining knowledge underground. Pasadena Intermediate School

We take great care in transporting our seed, utilizing the right equipment and our van to ensure seedlings reach our pro...
13/01/2026

We take great care in transporting our seed, utilizing the right equipment and our van to ensure seedlings reach our projects safely.

Do you have a Mara project on the horizon?

Tamariki observes the growth of our seedling, as we strive to create a thriving environment for our mokos to flourish. W...
11/01/2026

Tamariki observes the growth of our seedling, as we strive to create a thriving environment for our mokos to flourish. Waterview School

Every day, numerous individuals have been visiting the Māngere Envirohub on Sundays to purchase plants from another seed...
10/01/2026

Every day, numerous individuals have been visiting the Māngere Envirohub on Sundays to purchase plants from another seedling box, priced affordably at $1, $2, and $3.

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Our Late Summer Kit will be available soon, and pre-orders are now open. The kit price is $120, which includes 65 plants...
09/01/2026

Our Late Summer Kit will be available soon, and pre-orders are now open.

The kit price is $120, which includes 65 plants, 8 companion varieties, and a 30L bag of compost.

Delivery across Tāmaki Makaurau is an additional $15.

We are offering a discounted price of $90 for schools and a seasonal kit subscription for $360.

14/10/2025

🌿 Te Whare Tipu – Our Growing Space Reawakened! 🌱
We’ve just finished tidying and refreshing the greenhouse — a new season, a new start 🌞
This space is all about growing kai, learning, and reconnecting with the whenua.
Are you keen to grow your own food and learn more about māra mahi?
Come be part of it — help us plant, nurture, and harvest at Te Whare Tipu 🌾


🌱✨ Protecting Our Tipu ✨🌱At Te Whare Tipu, every seedling is cared for from the very first sprout. 🌿Here you can see our...
13/10/2025

🌱✨ Protecting Our Tipu ✨🌱

At Te Whare Tipu, every seedling is cared for from the very first sprout. 🌿
Here you can see our trays under protective netting — keeping the tipu safe from manu 🐦 while they grow strong and ready for planting.

From tiny seeds to kai on the table, each stage matters. 💚

🌱✨ Mini Home Pack – $50 ✨🌱Kickstart your own māra at home with our Mini Home Pack! 💚 Perfect for whānau wanting fresh ka...
11/10/2025

🌱✨ Mini Home Pack – $50 ✨🌱

Kickstart your own māra at home with our Mini Home Pack! 💚 Perfect for whānau wanting fresh kai straight from the backyard.

Each pack includes a variety of spring seedlings 🌿 — leafy greens, herbs, and kai crops — ready to be planted and enjoyed.

✅ Easy to grow
✅ Fresh, nutritious kai for your table
✅ Supporting local kaupapa & kaitiakitanga

Only $50 per pack 🌏
DM us to order yours today – limited packs available!

🌱✨ Te Whare Tipu – Spring Growth ✨🌱The whare is bursting with life — trays of seedlings stretching toward the light, rea...
10/10/2025

🌱✨ Te Whare Tipu – Spring Growth ✨🌱

The whare is bursting with life — trays of seedlings stretching toward the light, ready to be planted into māra across our community. 🌿

Each tipu carries kai for whānau, learning for our kura, and abundance for Tāmaki Makaurau. 💚

🌱✨ Te Whare Tipu – Spring Growth ✨🌱Our glasshouse is alive with new seedlings pushing through! 🌿 From leafy greens to ka...
08/10/2025

🌱✨ Te Whare Tipu – Spring Growth ✨🌱

Our glasshouse is alive with new seedlings pushing through! 🌿 From leafy greens to kai crops, the next season of tipu is getting ready to head out into the world.

These little trays hold big dreams — kai for whānau, māra for schools, and abundance for our communities. 💚

🌞 As the spring sun rises and the maramataka guides us, we nurture each seedling with aroha, ready to be shared and planted across Tāmaki Makaurau.

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135 Chamberlian Road
Auckland
0614

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

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