Summer Market 2026 Saturday 5th December 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~

Summer Market 2026 Saturday 5thDecember 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~

Garden with Us - Thursday & Saturday 10:30 am to 2:30 pm - BYO Gloves, Lunch Provided ~ Spring Market 2026 Saturday 17th October 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~

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Summer Market 2026 Saturday 5th December 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~ Summer Market 2026 Saturday 5thDecember 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~ Garden with Us - Thursday & Saturday 10:30 am to 2:30 pm - BYO Gloves, Lunch Provided ~ Spring Market 2026 Saturday 17th October 10am-1pm ~ Plants~ Produce ~ Preserves ~ Redcurrants for Sale $5 ~ ***

Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to the Christchurch South Community Gardens‍

FIND US

188 Strickland St,
 Spreydon, Christchurch 8024

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Since 1999, Christchurch South Community Gardens Trust (CSCGT) has provided educational and research opportunities placements through hands-on work experience.

Our mission is to support neighbourhood sustainability by building community and sharing skills across three key areas: crop production, skill development, and community wellbeing.

About Us
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3350+ Volunteer hours in 2025

26+ tonnes Community waste processed p.a

2000 Families fed in 2025

10+ tonnes Average annual crop production

= One productive community garden

Crop Production

We produce 10+ tonnes of product per year including produce, plants, compost, preserves and other value-added products.

What we do…

Skill Development

We help workers build gardening skills by providing hands-on horticultural experience, space to practice, and educational programs.

Our Mahi

Social Wellbeing

We create spaces that bring people together, support neighbourhood sustainability, and improve the environment.

Explore Projects

Want to get involved?

Running a community garden involves a wide range of work, from crop production and composting, to teaching, administration, and governance.

Whether you’re interested in hands-on garden work, contributing professional skills, joining the board, or supporting through donations or purchases, there are many ways to be part of sustaining CSCGT’s kaupapa.

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Volunteer with us

We have two hands-on volunteer days per week. From crop production to building maintenance and event promotion.

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Join Our Board

If you’re passionate about neighbourhood sustainability and community wellbeing, consider joining our board.

Get Involved
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Partner with us

We are happy to consider business sponsorship and student placements as well as research studies.

Explore our research

Access resources and research on community gardens and neighbourhood sustainability.

Research

  • Coming soon!

  • Coming soon!

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Donate to Christchurch South Community Gardens Trust

Our work depends on support from the community. Your donations help cover essential costs, including production, repairs and maintenance, and administration costs.

Donations can be made in the yellow koha box at the front of the site or via direct bank transfer to:


Christchurch South Community Gardens Trust 03 0866 0005726 0000

Registration number: CC24699