Across the globe, the food and farming industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. As concerns about climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security intensify, a growing movement is turning back to the land—championing regenerative agriculture as a path to healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and more resilient food systems. Consumers are increasingly seeking out food that is not only fresh and local, but grown in ways that restore the earth, nourish people, and foster real connection between farm and table. Mangaroa Farms is at the heart of this transformation. Nestled in the lush Te Awa Kairangi Hutt Valley, Mangaroa is more than a farm—it’s a living laboratory for regeneration, education, and community. Here, every seed sown and animal raised is part of a broader mission: to heal the land, feed the community with nutrient-rich kai, and inspire others to become stewards of their environment. Through organic practices, diverse educational events, and a steadfast commitment to ecological balance, Mangaroa Farms is cultivating not just food, but a future where people and planet thrive together.
A living laboratory for regeneration, education, and connection
More than a farm, Mangaroa is a working model of resilience. Once conventional dairy and pine land, our property is being actively transformed into a living mosaic of regenerative farmland, native forest, and thriving ecosystems. We believe land has the power to heal—and through diverse projects like riparian planting, predator control, and native bush regeneration, we’re helping it do just that. Our farm is also home to a vibrant calendar of events, from open days and educational workshops to forest wellness experiences in our yurt. Every event is a chance to share knowledge, connect with the community, and empower people to become stewards of their food system and their local environment. Whether you’re learning about somatic breathwork, getting your hands dirty on a volunteer day, or planting native trees with our team, Mangaroa is a place to be part of something meaningful. Come for the kai—stay for the connection.
Farming for the future through soil, systems, and stories
Our mission is rooted in regeneration—from the food we grow to the way we interact with our land, animals, and people. In our market gardens, nutrient-dense produce is cultivated using organic principles, minimal disturbance, and living soils rich in microbial life. In our pastures, cows and sheep are rotationally grazed in a low-stress environment, working as partners in building soil and sequestering carbon. Behind the scenes, we’re supporting future farmers, sharing our journey openly, and contributing to a broader shift in Aotearoa’s food and farming systems. We believe localised, community-based food production is one of the most powerful tools we have to build resilience, fight climate change, and improve wellbeing. When you buy from Mangaroa, you’re not just buying food—you’re supporting a regenerative ecosystem, a community vision, and a movement that places care for land and people at the centre of everything.
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