Mangaroa Farms
Mangaroa Farms operates as a resilient community food hub and education centre located along the Mangaroa River in Upper Hutt.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 10
- Headquarters
- New Zealand
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
Mangaroa Farms operates as a resilient community food hub and education centre located along the Mangaroa River in Upper Hutt. The 2,000-acre living laboratory is dedicated to transforming dairy and pine landscapes into regenerative agriculture and native forest ecosystems, while offering organic produce, regeneratively raised meat, pasture-raised eggs, and artisan products through its Farm Shop/Kete Kai. The company emphasizes sustainable practices, Maori organic stewardship under the Hua Parakore brand, and community engagement through educational programs. Mangaroa Farms distinguishes itself by integrating large-scale ecological restoration with a vibrant local food market, creating a unique platform for both environmental and economic resilience.