Help Papawhakaritorito Charitable Trust Rebuild After Devastating Fire

$30,240 donated
Given by 287 generous donors in 10 days

Lets come together as a community to nurture something bigger than ourselves. Every donation, big or small, will directly support recovery

Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

Earlier this week, a fire tore through the Papawhakaritorito farm, leaving devastation in its wake. The farm, which is central to the trust’s mission of fostering sustainable practices and community connection, has suffered a huge and heartbreaking loss.

Half of the farmhouse was destroyed, and with it, the vital resources needed to continue the trust's incredible work:

All of the seeds—the lifeblood of the garden—were lost.

Merchandise for the shop, which helps fund the trust's initiatives, was destroyed.

The water pump that supplies the garden was burnt, and all water has been contaminated.

The Papawhakaritorito farm isn’t just a garden—it’s a place of hope, growth, and learning. It provides a space for the community to connect with the land, learn sustainable practices, and take part in a collective effort to care for Papatūānuku (Mother Earth).

Your generosity will help restore this beautiful space so it can continue to thrive as a hub for sustainability, education, and community connection

Papawhakaritorito is dedicated to elevating Indigenous seed, soil, and food sovereignty through education, research, and practices that decolonise our current food system. The trust offers Indigenous-led courses founded on the principles of Hua Parakore (Māori organics), teaching practical growing techniques and how to cultivate mauri-rich (life-giving) food for families and communities, engage in various kaupapa Māori food sovereignty projects to support resilient and sovereign food systems.

About us

The purpose of Papawhakaritorito Charitable Trust is to elevate Indigenous seed, soil and food sovereignty through education, research, and practices that decolonise our current food system, founded by Dr Jessica Hutchings and Associate Professor Jo Smith

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards:

Replacing seeds to replant the garden.

Purchasing a new water pump to restore the garden’s water supply.

Rebuilding our teaching space to manaaki (support) those who come to learn with us.

Supporting the shop merchandise

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Latest donations

Catherine
Catherine 3 hours ago
Good luck with the seed replacemnt
$50
Alyson
Alyson 5 hours ago
Kia kaha. Good luck.
$20
Nian
Nian 6 hours ago
Kia kaha!
$30
Margaret
Margaret 12 hours ago
$100
Kathryn
Kathryn 12 hours ago
💜 Restore & recover your precious mahi, whānau atāhua
$100

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This campaign started on 27 Nov 2024 and ends on 27 Feb 2025.