Kennedy Graham 21 May

Flourishing flowers and vegetables in the community garden

Keni Piahana talks with students of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi prior to lifting kūmara last week

Keni Piahana, of Ngati Ranginui, at the Māra Kūmara plot in February

Aerial view of Sanctuary Mahi Whenua community garden

Keni Piahana harvests purple and gold kūmara from one of the mounds designated for koha

Kai for the body, kai for the soul

Early season harvest collected in a hand-made trug

One of the sanctuary's most special plants: a Tecomanthe vine bursting into flower.

Sign explains traditions of the Māra Kūmara

Oakley Creek/Te Auaunga waterfall during February flood