Kumara Harvest experience
Join Pounamu Skelton in the māra on Saturday, 6th June, for a magical and unforgettable kūmara harvest experience.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, you'll learn how to harvest, cure, and store kūmara. Lunch is included!
Spaces are limited, so registration is essential.
When Puanga Rises | A taste of the Season: Kai, korero and Puanga
Fri 17 July
Len Lye Gallery
6:00PM - 9:00PM
$50 per person
Bookings essential
As the star Puanga rises over the majestic Taranaki landscape, the Len Lye Centre transforms into a haven of warmth, storytelling, and culinary artistry. Join host Pounamu Skelton and celebrated chef Teresa Julian for an intimate evening honouring the abundant harvest of Puanga and the richness of the season: kai from the whenua, kai from the moana, and rongoā from the ngahere.
Pounamu will guide you through a sensory journey of Puanga — the star that signals renewal and remembrance. Alongside her kōrero, Teresa will present a five-course menu inspired by the teachings of her māmā, where love is the first ingredient in every dish.
This rare and intimate gathering beneath the stars is a celebration of connection, culture, and cuisine.
Spaces are limited, so secure your place now to be part of this unforgettable evening.
Kai o Ngā Tau Ki Mua. Food Futures: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Food Futures: Building Climate‑Resilient Food Systems
21 July 2026 | 9:00am–5:00pm | Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre
Join farmers, researchers, policymakers, community leaders, and agrifood innovators for a full‑day hui exploring how we can create a climate‑resilient food future for Aotearoa. Kai o Ngā Tau Ki Mua brings together science, mātauranga Māori, local producers, and local community perspectives to examine how climate change is reshaping our food systems — and what solutions are already emerging across the Manawatū and beyond.
The program includes keynote speakers, presentation sessions, panel kōrero, and interactive workshops focused on climate impacts, resilient food production, policy pathways, and community‑led change. With dedicated time for whakawhanaungatanga, networking, and delicious locally sourced kai, the event creates space for meaningful connection and collective action.
Designed for farmers, growers, students, researchers, community food groups, local government, and sustainability professionals, this hui aims to spark collaboration and inspire practical next steps toward a thriving, regenerative, climate‑ready food system for future generations.