Grow Together Round 1 - Sep/Oct 2026

Name of group

Address

Suburb

Postcode

Region

Name of applicant

Applicant email address

Applicant phone number

Relationship to the group (teacher, committee member, whānau, etc.)

Do you have permission to apply on the groups behalf?

Please make sure to have permission to apply before submitting your application

Does your group already have a vegetable garden setup?

Please note if your group already has a vegetable garden you aren't eligible to apply.

Do you have a suitable location for the veggie garden?

Location photo/s

Provide a photo/s of the location for your vegetable garden

How will the garden benefit your community?

Tell us about the people who will use the garden and the impact it will have on your community.

What are the key goals and outcomes you hope to achieve through this project?

For example, growing fresh food, building community connections, improving wellbeing, sharing knowledge and skills, cultural outcomes, or environmental benefits.

How will your community be involved in creating, using and maintaining the garden?

Tell us about volunteers, whānau, community members, partner organisations or local groups who will participate.

Who will be responsible for managing the garden and ensuring its ongoing success?

Please outline who will oversee the project and coordinate ongoing maintenance.

What is your plan to sustain the garden long term?

Include information about volunteers, resources, funding, or other support that will help keep the garden thriving.

Are there any te ao Māori values, practices, mātauranga Māori, or cultural learning opportunities that could be incorporated into the garden?

If yes, please tell us more.

What sustainability initiatives do you plan to incorporate into the garden?

For example composting, water conservation, waste reduction, seed saving, biogas education, or other environmentally friendly practices.

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