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Urban farming and localised composting in the heart of Newtown, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
We are on a mission to see communities recycling their food waste and growing nutrient-dense food.
Kaicycle Composting
Kaicycle Composting takes compostable scraps from homes, offices and small businesses and recycles them into living compost.
We offer a bicycle-powered compost collection service for businesses in central Wellington City, and a drop-off service for households in the central city and suburbs.
Healthy soil
grows healthy plants to grow a healthy community.
Kaicycle Urban Farm
Kaicycle runs a regenerative and organic urban farm on Hospital Road in Newtown. We demonstrate productive kai growing in the city, working within the natural eco-system to regenerate soil and produce nutrient-dense food.
The food we produce is donated to community groups that distribute it to those in need. Volunteers are offered produce. Farm Whānau membership offers you the change to pick your own produce and some other cool benefits.
We sell our organically grown salad mix through our Salad Club.
Climate Change Ready
Our work contributes to creating centres of climate resilience. From fossil-free food production, carbon sequestration and community collaboration, we see local food and compost hubs as being a key tool for climate action and a livable future. We collaborate with other initiatives around the motu, sharing resources and knowledge.
Open-Source
We believe in open-source systems and peer-to-peer networks working together like mycelium to create resilient and co-operative communities. We are happy to share information, systems and knowledge about the things we do.
We are actively working on innovations and techniques to help build the best soil and compost.
Get Involved
If you want to learn more about gardening, soil or composting, come along to our weekend volunteering sessions at our Newtown urban farm. We welcome all volunteers at all levels of skill and experience.