Create a greener Wellington by growing native plants

At Te Rito Gardens, anybody can share the joy of growing native plants.

Create a greener Wellington by growing native plants

At Te Rito Gardens, anybody can share
the joy of growing native plants.

Te Rito Gardens empowers people with learning and health challenges

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Care for the Land

Native plant growing helps protect our waterways and makes Porirua beautiful. At Te Rito Gardens you can care for the environment and be a part of something truly special.

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Care for the People

In our training and work envorinment, we empower people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to go forwards into a career in horticulture.

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Whanau

Te Rito is a network of volunteers united to make Porirua a greener place. From diverse backgrounds we give our time in support of the environment, and each other.

You can help build a nature reserve

Te Rito is constructing a reserve where anyone can learn to grow native plants.

We're looking for volunteers! If you're keen to collaborate with Te Rito, please get in touch by clicking the button below

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