whiria te taura tangata
connecting our community Your local newsletter published by the Valley Project
DECEMBER 2022
PINEHILL PANTRY FOR ALL TO PARTAKE Early July this year it became clear that food security and sustainability were becoming increasingly more vital for the wellbeing of the communities here in our Valley and beyond. After consulting with community members and interested groups about how we might satiate these needs, a plan was soon hatched, one inspired by successes witnessed throughout Ōtepoti and the country. A pertinent neighbourhood became apparent in Pine Hill. It was envisioned that a community Pātaka Kai food pantry would prove just the ticket to initiate food exchange and provide some healthy, food-smart autonomy for residents of the area. The pantry would also answer the call for the reduction of food waste while empowering Pine Hill to share resources and strengthen their communal connections. A “take what you need, leave what you can” philosophy, supported by local kaitiaki, steered the spirit of this endeavor with clear guidelines for what will help the pantry succeed. Excitement around this project quickly grew and we were in ample supply of supporters rearing to get stuck in! After careful deliberation, it was agreed that Hislop Street near the Wilkinson Street Park would provide the perfect setting for the pantry. Quicker than you could say “Kai!”, members of the North Dunedin Shed went to work on a suitable structure for the task. Thanks to their ingenuity and materials donated by Cook Brothers Construction, the project had lift off! While the Shed set to work, ongoing consultations with the Dunedin City Council affirmed the suitability of the venture and permission was granted for installation to take place. (story continued on page #11...)
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