A climate friendly food system in your neighbourhood 

 

Our Newsletter

We’ve got the dirt (the good kind!)

Our latest newsletter is full of fresh updates from the farm— annual Seedling Sale details, upcoming workshops and working bees, a new Farmhands intake, and a few things we’re loving right now. Dig in and stay connected!

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.

Kelmarna in Ponsonby News

Did you know that we have a regular feature in Ponsonby News? Check out the October issue, which is all about our upcoming Seedling Sale.!

We wrote a book!

Growing Together is a vibrant and deeply personal account of our first 40 years as Auckland’s pioneering urban organic farm. Co-authored by Jo-Anne Hazel and Adrian Roche and packed with wonderful images, this book traces Kelmarna’s journey from a visionary experiment in 1981 to a thriving hub of sustainable food production, education, and therapeutic connection.

Pre-order your copy here – pickup or shipping from Monday, 24 November.

Check out our YouTube channel

Discover more of our farm features, and the benefits of our work through our recently created YouTube channel. We’ve got an array of videos showcasing our work.

Head over to our channel to check them out!

Welcome!

We’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 Auckland’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 — 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

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