Alongside a range of community focussed initiatives, we run the Wellington Regional Fruit and Vege Co-op in partnership with Public Health and community groups. The Co-op is a not-for-profit ‘buyers collective’ delivering affordable access to fresh fruit and vegetables across the Wellington Region.

Every week, as a collective, we buy approx. 8 tonnes of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from local suppliers and growers. Because we buy in bulk we get them for a good price. This means we can sell a pack to our members for $15 - much less than they would cost in a supermarket. We have 10 co-ops running packing hubs and nearly 40 pickup points across the region from Petone to Masterton and Newtown to Ōtaki. The Co-op provides over 1,250 fruit and vegetable packs every week. See more at www.hauorakai.nz

We care about the health of our communities and providing a more affordable way for our members to include more fresh healthy fruit and vegetables in their diet is a great way to lift our community and improve health outcomes for our whānau. You can see our locations here.

If you are keen to know more about our work or to join, visit us at www.hauorakai.nz

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