Kai o Te Aro Community Garden

Established in 2009, Kai o Te Aro is a community garden project based in the Aro Valley in Wellington. Founded by Charles Barrie and a number of local residents, they currently have three gardens, two of which are based at the old Victoria University carpark.

Named 'The Secret Garden', 'The Orchard' and 'The Steps', gardeners get the opportunity to grow a range of organic fruit and vegetables, much of which is donated to the local community. They also learn new skills such as soil maintenance and compost building, while working bees are held on the third Sunday of each month.