A climate friendly food system in your neighbourhood

Become a Friend of Kelmarna

By becoming a monthly or annual donor, you’ll automatically become a valued member of our Friends of Kelmarna community, unlocking exclusive benefits from some wonderful local businesses!

By investing in Kelmarna’s future, you’re not just supporting a farm; you’re investing in the health and wellbeing of our people, a regenerative future for our food system, and a brighter, more connected community to face our future challenges together.

Organic Gardening Basics Workshop series

Our comprehensiveย 6-part organic gardening course with Judy Keats is back for 2024 to introduce you to all the basics of growing organic foodย successfullyย at home. The series is arranged in fortnightly sessions over 12 weeks, with a focused topic for each session moving through all the essential knowledge and skills for a successful home garden.

This course is perfect not onlyย for new gardeners just starting out, but alsoย excellent to give experienced gardeners the opportunity to grow their knowledge andย sharpen their skills alongsideย an expert tutor in organics.

DIY Beeswax wraps Workshop

Learn how to make low-cost diy beeswax wraps, made from natural and recyclable materials and adaptable to your kitchen needs. From school lunches to leftovers, bees-wax wraps are a completely reusable and naturally anti-bacterial alternative to plastic wrap. Good for the planet and your pocket! If you are a foodie with a chocka fridge, a parent with kids to feed, going plastic free, or just want to do your bit and take cling wrap off your shopping list, then this workshop is for you!

Sat 24th August 2024, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Welcome!

Weโ€™d love you to join our 40+ year journey to support a resilient, healthy community living in a way that regenerates the natural environment; connected to the land, our food and each other.

Kelmarna Community Farm is nestled in the heart of Aucklandโ€™s Ponsonby area on 4.5 acres of land leased from the council. The gate to our thriving organic farm is open to the community at all times and we welcome you to come experience, learn and enjoy all we have to offer. From our Farm Shop to monthly workshops, annual events and our many volunteering opportunities โ€” we want to share the joys of our urban oasis with you.

Please book for larger groups, leave pooch at home (we have sheep & chooks!) and
only pick fruit, veg or flowers when you’re with one of our team!

Corporate & Team Experiences

Elevate your team’s experience by stepping out of the office, foraging deeper connections, and immersing yourselves in impactful hands-on activities that make a real difference in the community.

Therapeutic Gardening

Join us in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities through therapeutic gardening.

Farm Hands

โ€‹Farmhands is our volunteer and training programme, taking place one day a week from 9am to 3pm for 16 weeks.