Category Archives: Te Taihauauru

Taranaki Kuia takes out NZ Gardener Award

Posted on October 8, 2010 by tewakakaiora

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Hikoi Ki te Motu

Posted on July 26, 2010 by tewakakaiora
Posted in Conferences, Hua Parakore, Kahungungu, Manawatu, Tainui, Taranaki, Te Taihauauru, Te Tairawhiti, Te Taitokerau, Te Wai Pounamu, Tāmaki-makau-rau, Whanganui, Whanganui a Tara | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

healthy soil is vital

Posted on May 30, 2010 by tewakakaiora

Keeping the soil really healthy is vitally important for growing healthy Kai. Planting Lupins and broad Beans are planted to fix the nitrogen in the soil. Organic principles are practised to keep soil healthy. Knowledge about the properties of plants is essential when … Continue reading →

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kunekune a gardeners friend

Posted on May 30, 2010 by tewakakaiora

Kunekune pigs are a gardeners friend when it comes to preparing the garden for planting. Kunekunes love rooting up the roots of plants which in turn prepares the ground for planting. The Kunekune pigs happily do their job by eating … Continue reading →

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