Kai Rotorua Food Forest Planting Day
- Lian Soh
- Oct 20
- 1 min read
Coming this Saturday 25 October 2025
Kai Rotorua invites everyone to a hands-on Food Forest Planting Day this Labour Weekend, a relaxed day of learning, growing, and connecting through values that restore balance between people and papatūānuku.
Together you will explore:
How the Food Forest embodies the kaupapa of Kai Rotorua, reconnecting with whenua, whānau, and kai sovereignty
The principles behind Syntropic Agroforestry and permaculture that shape its design
The plants and layers within the Food Forest, and how you can bring these ideas home
The Kai Rotorua Food Forest is a living example of how community, culture, and ecology can thrive together. It is designed to nourish both people and the land. Participants will help install new 20 metre tree lines while sharing knowledge, kai, and kōrero in a supportive space.
Meet The Facilitators
Cath Goodrick – From Rotorua, Cath runs Goodrick Landscaping and serves as Garden Manager at Kai Rotorua. She and Kev Hosking travelled to Brazil to study Food Forest design and culture.
Kev Hosking – From Taranaki, Kev specialises in Syntropic Agroforestry and has developed his own thriving food forest, drawing on insights from global mentorships and hands-on experience.
Event Details
When: Saturday 25 October 2025
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Kai Rotorua Food Forest, Rotorua
Shared Kai: Lunch provided, come hungry for good food and conversation
Registrations are encouraged, and everyone is welcome. Bring the whānau and friends.
Ngā Mihi
Ngā mihi nui ki Kai Rotorua for kindly allowing us to share and spotlight this event. Check out their Facebook page here and give them a follow to stay up to date with their latest event postings!
