Six Acres Farm

23/07/2026

A massive thanks to Richy Carr from Independent Contractors Ltd for building the greenhouse for Waitara Foodbank - Pataka Kai

We think he’s pretty awesome and he’s done so much for us around the farm.
And an awesome earthmover when he’s not helping out others too! 😍

We can’t thank Richy from Independent Contractors Ltd enough for volunteering to build our brand new green house for us!

In fact he didn’t want recognition at all and tried to blame his lovely wife for his do good attitude.

Sorry Richy, here’s a MASSIVE thanks, whether you want it or not. lol 😂

We could never have achieved this ourselves , (well maybe but it wouldn’t have looked like this 😂).

Richy and Karla also own Six Acres Farm, who have supported us in many ways over the years and we are extremely grateful for!

This wicked greenhouse was purchased with funding from Toi Foundation (Te Aho Poutiaki fund), and we got it from Redpath who were amazing to deal with and gave us a great discount.

Thank you all! What a community!

Let’s get some seeds grown for Spring! 🌱

08/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Collard greens are a Southern American cuisine favourite. A staple in places such as South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Virginia, you’ll find these traditionally slow-simmered with garlic, butter, bacon, or smoked ham hocks. The robust leaves soften with slow cooking and create a rich pot liquor.

You can also shred these into a winter slaw, sauté or stirfry.

Best off all, they provide a real nutritional hit, being high in Vitamin K, as well as Vitamins A and C, calcium, and dietary fibre.

You’ll find these in our chillers and bright and early Thursday morning.

25/05/2026

Wondering what to do with kohlrabi? It’s delicious in our homemade coleslaw. Simply peel and grate a whole kohlrabi, grate some of our organic orange and purple carrots, and add your favourite dressing.

We served ours tonight on fresh buns with beef Pattie’s, cheese and burger sauce. Delish!

07/05/2026

If you’ve never tried kohlrabi, then head to or and pick up a bag of this delicious and versatile vegetable.

We love it grated in autumn coleslaw, or try roasting it, pickling it or a delicious winter soup.

It’s best when about the size of a tennis ball, and doesn’t have to be peeled. Super delicious, nutritious and full of flavour.

30/04/2026

Farm cat Sprinkles has personality plus and loves playing under the shadenet, as well as hiding and waiting for any unsuspecting pests that might wander her way.

While weeding or prepping a bed she makes herself known with a distinctive meow and expects plenty of attention in the garden.

Fine autumn days are her favourite for enjoying the garden, rolling in the sun and soaking up the warmth.

24/04/2026

Farm cat Sprinkles takes her rodent control job very seriously. Even ripping through the silage covers to find and conquer the mouse. She has mastered the art of ripping the plastic the spitting it out so she can extract the mouse from its hiding spot. Many hours… many holes… many mice no longer in the garden.

22/04/2026

If you haven’t tried the skin care range from Roxbury Homestead then you’re missing out!
The solid lotion bar is the ONLY moisturiser that has made any impact on my rough garden hands.

It’s great to keep in the car as it’s a bar, and just warm between your hands the rub together. Super nourishing and moisturising. Made with double rendered beeswax, a blend of butters and oils, it really does make scratchy hands smooth again.

And, the gardener soap is amazing too. It actually buffs and removes the dirt from my hands. Perhaps it’s the magic combination of activated charcoal, kaolin clay or powdered walnut shell… but it’s the best hand cleaner I’ve found too.

Check out their range www.roxbury.nz

12/04/2026

Stay home and stay dry, and let the Pak n save team do the shopping for you!

Not keen on dragging the lil ones through the store this school hols? 😅

We can help with that! We’ve got a high performing team of online shopping experts who can pick your order for you! 🛒

Simply jump on our website (or app!), select PAK’nSAVE New Plymouth, a time slot and day that works for you - and we’ll do the rest 👏

Try it out soon!