Permaculture in New Zealand

Permaculture in New Zealand (PiNZ) is the oldest national permaculture organisation in the world.

Our aim is to support the development of permaculture practices across the country establishing permaculture as the design approach embraced by all New Zealanders as they work towards self-reliance, regenerative livelihoods, and live a more interconnected life with nature and each other.

Just like our wider environment, by working together, sharing our skills, resources and knowledge, we strengthen our families, communities, and ecosystems.

Permaculture is a system of conscious design that mimics the patterns and relationships of nature to provide for local human needs. It can be applied to anything from growing food on an apartment balcony to managing a broadscale farm to designing an industrial process to running a community economic development project.

PiNZ is membership-driven organisation, and the support of our membership enables us to promote permaculture events and learning opportunities, support affiliated teachers, and support opportunities for our permaculture community to connect and reconnect. Through this interconnectedness with others who are also looking to build more sustainable and resilient communities, we all contribute to a more just and equitable society.