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  • OUR STORY
The Maungaturoto Edible Village Project grew from a seed of an idea sown in Josie’s native village in North Wales. In 2013 she, her husband and 3 small children, moved into a council house, one of 4 new-builds in the village.
Not wanting to buy 4 new lawnmowers, Josie suggested that the 4 families share one between them and thus the spirit of collective gardening began. From here the four families, led by Josie, created communal veggie beds and even had chooks that they shared. Josie began looking further afield and, alongside her group of young helpers, planted fruit trees on public footpaths around the village.
This Community Gardening Scheme was so popular that it became the catalyst for similar projects and has now been rolled out throughout communities across North Wales. Returning to New Zealand in 2015, Josie began working towards continuing her mission of creating community gardens and strengthening community resilience around food.
In 2024, alongside other Maungaturoto residents, she planted a number of fruit trees in a local playground. These will, in years to come, provide shade as well as yummy fruit for those enjoying the park. Seeing the effectiveness of this, Josie was been given the go-ahead by the Residents’ Association to expand on the planting and the Maungatrutoto Edible Village Project was born!
  • Our Vision

Our vision is to see Maungaturoto become a place where:

  • People feel confident growing and preparing their own food
  • Knowledge of edible and medicinal plants is shared across generations
  • Communities are more connected to nature and seasonal cycles
  • Local food resilience is strengthened

Our Approach

The project is built around hands-on learning and seasonal exploration.

Participants are encouraged to observe, gather, prepare, and share plant knowledge in ways that build confidence and understanding over time.

Rather than simply teaching information, the focus is on creating experiences that reconnect people to the living environment around them.

Community Collaboration

The Edible Village Project is supported by passionate community members, educators, and organisations who believe in the importance of reconnecting people with the natural world.

Together we are working to create opportunities for learning, sharing, and strengthening community resilience.

  • Our Team

Meet Our Creative Team

Josie

Josie is the heart behind the Edible Village Project, bringing communities together through a shared love of plants, food, and the natural world.

Team Member

A passionate advocate for sustainable food systems, helping participants discover the abundance that exists in the environment around them.

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