Today marks a pivotal moment for Vector Group Charitable Trust and our mission to build resilient, creative, and empowered communities. We are proud to announce the official launch of our flagship project, www.kairesilience.food, a groundbreaking national and regional kai resilience website portal. Our trust has always been guided by a core belief in fostering strong local connections and empowering people. This new portal is the culmination of years of work and collaboration, designed to be the ultimate tool for communities and whānau seeking to build a more secure and sustainable food future. #troppo

Nestled in the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World,” Te Puke, Troppo.nz is more than a nursery—it’s a living model of a sustainable, community-focused ecosystem. This urban residential food forest, created by Steve Fawcett and a passion project of the Vector Group Charitable Trust, shows how you can transform your backyard into a thriving, productive landscape. The trust is dedicated to fostering kai resilience and food security throughout the Bay of Plenty and beyond. The Principles of Agroecology in Action. The design of the Troppo.nz food forest is a direct application of agroecology. This approach is a holistic way of designing and managing food systems that applies ecological and social principles. #troppo

This growing season, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone. Through our dedicated food arm, Grow Te Puke, we have successfully delivered 4,756 plants into the community. This initiative works in harmony with our broader ecosystem of local support, including the tropical plant expertise found at Troppo, to ensure our region stays green and productive.

Bele spinich is divine,I boil in salty water, the juice I drink and is so so good. The leaves are incredibly nutritious

Japanese Raisin tree flower buds

A named variety frangipani is opening #plumeria #frangi

Coffee fruit bulking up

Siam Ruby vs Nono banana