Kawakawa Bay residents should hit the five-plus a day fruit and veg rule now a community garden has been given the nod.
Franklin Local Board has given landowner approval to the Kawakawa Bay Community Association to establish the garden.
Wairoa subdivision board member Amanda Hopkins says the land is currently grazed by livestock belonging to a neighbouring farmer.
“The proposal will see fencing put in, edible flowers, fruit trees, root vegetables and herbs grown in raised beds.
“The land does fall within a floodplain, so any structures will have to be high enough to allow floodwaters to run beneath, but nothing in the plan should increase the flooding risk.
“Sinéad Gill is taking the lead and is keen to get on with the project, so we wish the team the best with their efforts.”
Auckland Council staff supported the proposal, saying it would provide positive community outcomes.
The garden will be run by the Kawakawa Bay Gardening Group, under the association’s umbrella.
It proposes to take a slow approach, with the initial stage being a mix of cereals, herbs, edible flowers and other species. Once established, the group will assess what grows well and where, before adding fruit trees, root vegetables, additional herbs and other annual crops.
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