Our Generous Hosts, Vendors & Partners

Heritage Nursery

Heritage Nursery, founded in 2017 by Ryan and Hannah after relocating from Auckland, Heritage Nursery is a family-run homestead dedicated to modern heritage living. Blending traditional skills with sustainable practices, they grow and produce goods from homegrown and recycled materials while championing ecological responsibility. Passionate about preserving heritage plants and knowledge, they share their evolving journey through community connection, learning, and storytelling – encouraging others to reconnect with nature and tread more lightly on the land.

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Upper Hutt City Council

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Partners

Hosts & Supporters

Generous Sponsors

Upper Hutt Food Week is made possible by a wide network of hosts, partners, sponsors, and supporters. This includes local businesses, community groups, growers, educators, and organisations who contribute events, resources, funding, and expertise.

Hosts and partners play a key role by:

Running events and workshops
Sharing knowledge and skills
Providing venues and local produce
Supporting promotion and outreach

What is Food Week?

A celebration of the people
who grow, gather, hunt,
make, and share our kai.

Why Join Us?

Discover wild, local flavours
Celebrate food traditions
Learn & share skills
Enjoy whānau-friendly events

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and Become an Event Host!

If you are interested in hosting an event, becoming a partner, or supporting Food Week as a sponsor, you will find application details and contact information here.

Together, these partnerships help build a strong, connected food community across Upper Hutt.