Today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Description
Based in Meeanee, Napier, Earth Gardens Charitable Trust was established in 1985. We provide a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment in a horticultural setting for people aged 16 - 64 who are living with disabilities, mental health challenges, addiction recovery needs, neurodiversity or other life challenges, who are determined to do well, motivated to improve functioning and build confidence, while finding belonging and hauora (wellbeing) through our skills-based horticultural and garden-to-plate programme.
Poipoia te kakano kia puawai
Nuture the seed and it will bloom
Staff
General Manager: Robin Wilson
Contact: [email protected], call 027 565 6098
How do I access this service?
Contact us
www.earthgardens.org.nz
email us [email protected]
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Hours
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (23 Oct), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Our tailored programmes offer meaningful activities and skill-building opportunities that support wellbeing and personal growth. Through hands-on learning and guided support, participants can: Build self-esteem and confidence Develop motivation, structure and routine Gain work skills and life skills Explore education and employment pathways Connect with others in a nurturing community Based on five acres, Earth Gardens offers practical experience in: Horticulture: Growing veggies and herbs, composting, landscaping, garden maintenance, preparing vegetable orders Cooking & Preserving: Meal preparation on a budget, cooking for one, preserving - making jams, pickles, chutneys Workshop Skills: Tool, lawn mower and small machinery maintenance, woodwork projects, lawn card Cultural & Community Activities: Creative crafts, local outings, cultural group, social connections. We support people to refresh old skills, learn new ones, and expore opportunities such as volunteering, further study, or connecting with employment support services. Our kaupapa is about walking alongside people as they build confidence, purpose and readiness for the next step in thier recovery journey.
Our tailored programmes offer meaningful activities and skill-building opportunities that support wellbeing and personal growth. Through hands-on learning and guided support, participants can: Build self-esteem and confidence Develop motivation, structure and routine Gain work skills and life skills Explore education and employment pathways Connect with others in a nurturing community Based on five acres, Earth Gardens offers practical experience in: Horticulture: Growing veggies and herbs, composting, landscaping, garden maintenance, preparing vegetable orders Cooking & Preserving: Meal preparation on a budget, cooking for one, preserving - making jams, pickles, chutneys Workshop Skills: Tool, lawn mower and small machinery maintenance, woodwork projects, lawn card Cultural & Community Activities: Creative crafts, local outings, cultural group, social connections. We support people to refresh old skills, learn new ones, and expore opportunities such as volunteering, further study, or connecting with employment support services. Our kaupapa is about walking alongside people as they build confidence, purpose and readiness for the next step in thier recovery journey.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support, Disability support
- Regions
Hawke's Bay
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referral Process
For further information about Earth Gardens, please contact the manager on (06) 834 4010 or [email protected].
We accept referrals from health services, NGOs and self-referrals.
Description
Our tailored programmes offer meaningful activities and skill-building opportunities that support wellbeing and personal growth. Through hands-on learning and guided support, participants can:
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Develop motivation, structure and routine
- Gain work skills and life skills
- Explore education and employment pathways
- Connect with others in a nurturing community
Based on five acres, Earth Gardens offers practical experience in:
- Horticulture: Growing veggies and herbs, composting, landscaping, garden maintenance, preparing vegetable orders
- Cooking & Preserving: Meal preparation on a budget, cooking for one, preserving - making jams, pickles, chutneys
- Workshop Skills: Tool, lawn mower and small machinery maintenance, woodwork projects, lawn card
- Cultural & Community Activities: Creative crafts, local outings, cultural group, social connections.
We support people to refresh old skills, learn new ones, and expore opportunities such as volunteering, further study, or connecting with employment support services.
Our kaupapa is about walking alongside people as they build confidence, purpose and readiness for the next step in thier recovery journey.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Online Booking URL
Parking
Onsite parking.
Website
Contact Details
57 Sandy Road, Napier
Hawke's Bay
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 834 4010
Email
Website
57 Sandy Road
Meeanee
Napier
Hawke's Bay 4183
Street Address
57 Sandy Road
Meeanee
Napier
Hawke's Bay 4183
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This page was last updated at 10:18AM on April 16, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Earth Gardens.