A community food forest provides an abundance of food for residents and those that wish to visit to gather – fruits, vegetables, herbs and medicinal plants by way of a layered permaculture companion planting system.
Imagine wandering through a flourishing forest where almost every plant is edible and all plants serve a purpose.
The Waimakariri District Council is going to lease 1.5acres of land to the Kaiapoi Food Forest Trust to develop a food forest.
A food forest functions as a healthy closed-loop ecosystem, with each organism playing a role. Each element of the system supports the whole. The many relationships happening in an ecosystem are imitated in a food forest which:
• builds soil and accumulates nutrients
• self-fertilizes, self-mulches, self-regulates
• produces food, fiber, medicine, materials, fodder and more
• Sequesters Carbon, offsetting climate change
• provides habitat for all living organisms
• supports pollinators and beneficial insects
• protects and enhances biodiversity
We want volunteers...if you would like to help please give us a call... or visit during our volunteer days which is most Wednesdays from 4pm till around 6pm
Our aim:
- is to provide a meaningful experience for both locals and visitors in a safe and enjoyable environment.
- is to enjoy the locally made food and beverages, A Taste Of Kaiapoi.
- is to promote and support the local community.
Enjoy a cruise with your friends or family on our scheduled sailings or book a private function for your work or social club adding on the catering option that suits your needs.
Create a unique wedding venue from wedding service to reception.
A birthday celebration or wedding anniversary cruise with family and friends.
Book a school trip to learn more about Kaiapoi area.
The Kaiapoi River Queen was established in Kaiapoi 2019.
River Queen started her life in Marlborough on the Taylor river close to the township of Blenheim where it operated for approximately a decade.
She is a flat bottomed 2 story boat constructed of wood and fibreglass that is powered by 2 carefully hidden outboard motors.
It has been fully refurbished since its arrival in Kaiapoi in October 2018 with paint, upholstery, carpets, new decks, new 115 Honda outboard motors and is ready to serve the Kaiapoi and wider areas.
The Kaiapoi River Queens flat bottom allows her to sail no matter the tide.
Its permanent berth is just to the Eastern side of the William Street bridge and in front of the Five Peaks Brew Co on a purpose built floating jetty, that allows easy access for customers.
The Saturday Market is a not-for-profit community market established in 2005 that focusses on local producers and products. All profits are put back into the market and the wider community.
We believe in bringing fresh produce and value for money to our community. We support stalls that are bringing artistan products that a created or grown locally. We support education about organics, compositing and other related topics.
Our stallholders are all knowledgable and enjoy answering questions and meeting the community.
Becoming a stall holder is easy. The costs are minimal and we like to support newcomers to the market. If you are interested in having a stall please don't hesitate to contact us for advice.
Services:
ATMs are located at Kiwibank and inside New World on Charles Street; Toilets available at Morgan Williams Reserve;
Every Saturday
9.30 am - 1 pm (rain or shine!)
Charles Street (opp New World)
Support local fruit, vegetable and craft producers
Charles Street (opp New World)
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