Kaikorai Valley College Urban Concept Farm

Kaikorai Valley College Urban Concept Farm Our page documents the ongoing development of our Urban Farm.

This page is designed to get Kaikorai Valley College and the community involved in our urban concept farm. Whether anyone has questions, suggestions or are willing to contribute, do not hesitate to contact me.

Dunedin South Rotary have been strong supporters of the Farm. So, it was nice to be with the members at Rotary Park (top...
02/09/2026

Dunedin South Rotary have been strong supporters of the Farm. So, it was nice to be with the members at Rotary Park (top of Waverley) today. Mr Reddington brought his Physical Education class along and we also included some other international students.

We planted 145 trees in about an hour - with mulch mats and guards. Rotary members also provided an afternoon tea too. A beaut day to be out and have our students contributing back to our community šŸ‘. Thank you, Rotary Dunedin!

27/08/2026

For some extra background: the name of our Hong Kong Sister School College comes from the businesswoman who set up the school, Madam Ngan Po Ling. Po Leung K*k in itself means protection of the young and innocent. That part of the name also refers to the major charitable organisation that established the school in 1878. The school is a coeducational secondary one. Kia ora!

Over this week we have had our Hong Kong Sister School, Po Leung K*k Ngan Pi Ling College, visiting us. Today they were ...
27/08/2026

Over this week we have had our Hong Kong Sister School, Po Leung K*k Ngan Pi Ling College, visiting us. Today they were with me in one of the labs doing some activities. We couldn't get out to the Farm because of the weather.

So we stayed inside, had a few laughs and focussed on native tree identification using a key and samples, the physics of light, and water quality monitoring. A great group to be with and our friendship renewed. Safe travels to all! Thanks to ex student Kwan Ng and Mrs Everett for their help.

20/08/2026

Okay. Plants list in order of the image display
Horoeka (Toothed lancewood)

Toru (NZ protea)

Kōwhai

Tāwhairaunui (Red Beech)

Mātai (or Mataī)

Miro

Rewarewa

Toatoa (or Tānekaha) (Celery Pine)

Rātā

Kāmahi (or Tawherowhero)

Can you identify these native plants from just the leaves? Answers soon. My international students' goal is to know 10 b...
17/08/2026

Can you identify these native plants from just the leaves? Answers soon. My international students' goal is to know 10 by sight.

27/05/2026

Looking Ahead and Getting Hands-On The fourth and final session of the AKV Business+ pilot programme took place on 26 May 2026 and brought the group together for a final recap, discussion and hands-on planting session. The group met at the Turboweb building, home of the Aroha Kaikorai Valley hea

The Aroha Kaikorai Valley Trust ran the third session of Business + today at the Farm. The latter is a programme that li...
28/04/2026

The Aroha Kaikorai Valley Trust ran the third session of Business + today at the Farm. The latter is a programme that links business to the community through the context of water quality.

Participants really enjoyed the day, starting with some electric fishing with the ORC - thanks to Matt and Max - then got into physical and biological monitoring.

After a cuppa we learnt more about trapping pests and how it relates to water quality. Beaut weather and thoughtful discussion. Session 4 here we come...

17/04/2026

Sorry everyone re the pears. It turns out that I didn't have as many as I thought that were suitable for eating. Availability this year was compounded by rain affected stock too. My apologies. I will note your interest for next year.

Btw the email spelling etc is correct, so I am not sure what is going there re contact for some people.

Best wishes for the weekend. Term 2 here we come.

15/04/2026

Beurre Hardy pears for sale. Direct mail me at [email protected] if you are interested: ready to eat now and sweet. 2$ for a kilogram or 5$ for two kilograms. Yes, those prices are real. Talk to me. Thanks!

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Kaikorai Valley College
Dunedin
9092

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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