Heather Verstappen hands-on at the Motueka Rudolf Steiner School Trust workshopWhat we fund
The principal aims of Kete Ora Trust are to promote research and education in biodynamic, organic and sustainable land management for agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry.
Any individual or group can apply for funding for research and education activities that meet these aims by submitting a project proposal. More information can be found here, and proposals must be submitted via the application form.
See dates for 2024 and 2025 on the Funding Criteria page here
Recent projects:
A participant at the Te Kāhu Tiu Trust working beeExploring Biodynamics and Hua Parakore
A hands-on practical weekend workshop co-led by Te Waka Kai Ora member and Hua Parakore whānau food grower, Jessica Hutchings and Biodynamics practitioner Rachel Pomeroy. Read the PDF report (PDF, 6.15 MB).
Motueka Rudolf Steiner School Trust Biodynamic workshops
A series of six workshops to re-enliven soil in preparation for the planned future school farm.
Te Kāhu Tiu Trust working bee
Working with volunteers to convert land to biodynamic and organic status. The Trust aims to establish a therapeutic programme on the farm for at-risk young men.