The Mushroom Smith

The Mushroom Smith The Mushroom Smith is focused on growing mushrooms, educating our community and scientific research.

The Mushroom Smith started years ago in 2017 when I was first selling small Phoenix Oyster grow kits at farmers markets. After my postgraduate studies started to intensify I moved on from that, eventually taking up a role at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research as a technician in the Mycology team. That role wrapped up nicely a few years back and I have since gone on to pickup The Mushroom Smith wit

h a new focus. These days my mahi is focused on three big area's: Education of our community, growing edible mushrooms and researching our amazing native harore.

04/05/2026

23/04/2026
The stunning bright Pink Oyster - Pleurous djamor
15/04/2026

The stunning bright Pink Oyster - Pleurous djamor

Curious about the fungi growing right here in our local bush?I’m excited to be part of **Fabulous Fungi in Kirk’s Bush**...
26/03/2026

Curious about the fungi growing right here in our local bush?

I’m excited to be part of **Fabulous Fungi in Kirk’s Bush**, a fun, whānau-friendly walk where we’ll head into the ngahere and take a closer look at the fascinating fungi living around us.

Fungi are doing important work in every forest ecosystem, and this is a chance to slow down, look closely, and learn a little more about the hidden life of the bush in a simple and accessible way. No specialist knowledge needed — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

**Wednesday 8 April 2026**
**1:00–2:00 pm**
**Kirk’s Bush, Great South Road, Rosehill**
**Free**

Come along for an hour of discovery and see the bush through a different lens.

**Details and registration:**

🍄‍🟫Fun(gi) walk for the whole whaanau!🍄‍🟫 Did you know that there are dozens of different fungi growing around the ngahere? Join Chris from on a walk through Kirks Bush to learn about the marvellous mushrooms in the area! 🍄…

Curious about mushrooms?I’m running a beginner-friendly workshop called "From Mycelium to Mushrooms" where we’ll explore...
26/03/2026

Curious about mushrooms?

I’m running a beginner-friendly workshop called "From Mycelium to Mushrooms" where we’ll explore how oyster mushrooms grow and build a small grow kit for you to take home.

We’ll talk about the science in a simple, hands-on way — what fungi are, how mycelium works, what oyster mushrooms need to thrive, and how to care for your kit once you get it home. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity.

**Saturday 18 April 2026**
**2:00–3:00 pm**
**New Lynn Community Centre**
**$10 per person**

Come along if you’d like to learn something fascinating, grow some food, and spend an hour with the wonderful world of fungi.

**Get tickets here:**

From fungi facts to DIY growing — make your own oyster kit and learn how to care for it.

21/03/2025

Come learn all about growing mushrooms with me at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this year as part of EcoFest. I'm hosting Growing Mushrooms 101 on the 5th of April at 10:30 am. This will be super fun and easy to understand, so go grab a ticket before they sell out.

10/03/2025

I have a rad workshop coming up on the 22nd of this month at the Kaipatiki Project on the North Shore titled: Mushroom Growing 101! Come check it out if you are interested!

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