FRUIT and NUTS UNLIMITED! The Creation of Abundant Food Forests and Community Orchards in Aotearoa

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FRUIT And NUTS UNLIMITED! The Creation Of Abundant Food Forests And Community Orchards In Aotearoa

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IMAGINE A DIVERSITY OF FRUIT AND NUT TREES 


PROVIDING AN ABUNDANCE OF FREE FOOD 


FOR THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Fruit & Nuts Documentary

A quiet revolution is taking seed in communities all over Aotearoa, New Zealand. People are reconnecting with the source of their food and joining together to co-create a range of inspirational food initiatives. 

Fruit & Nuts Unlimited! – The third documentary from the Localising Food Project, continues our kaupapa to inspire, empower and educate communities nationwide. This feature-length film explores perennial public plantings of fruit and nut trees, from open orchards in Waitate to community Food Forests on Waiheke Island.

What we have captured is a definitive documentation of a unique time, place and space…the birth and growth of the food forest movement in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  Preserving a rich heritage of flavourful heirloom fruit varieties to nourish future generations. 

He Tangata!

It’s about the people who are creating and sharing this abundance of kai and forming strong social connections along the way. 

YOU can now help US to make this a reality !!!

To pledge just click on the box with the reward you would like or select 'no reward' to enter an amount you would like to donate and follow the steps to verify you pledge.

If you have trouble visit the 'HOW TO / FAQ' on the bottom of this page.
THANK YOU for your support.

  

WHERE WE ARE AT WITH THE PRODUCTION:

As of July 2016, we have footage of over 50 locations around New Zealand and interviews with leading figures in the food forest, permaculture, open orchard and heritage orchard movments. The storyline follows a winding path of greening the red-zone in the Otakaro / Avon river area of Canterbury post the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes; branching out into the four corners of the country for inspiration and ideation - korero and kai.

From heirloom nurseries in the far north to heritage harvest festivals in the deep south - food forests, community orchards, heritage collections, supermarkets, co-ops, backyards and common space...these places have been truly inspirational!! Providing a juicy buffet of stories to incorporate into our finished feature-length documentary.  

The post-production of this documentary is halfway there - it's amazing!! - But editing has stalled due to funding. So we need your support to reach $9999 target...

 

_________________________________________________________ 

 Some of our Storytellers...

 SOME QUOTEABLE QUOTES FROM THE FILM

 

"A food forest is designed to create an ecosystem that mimics the relationships that are beneficial to humans, animals, plants & insects in a natural forest system." 

Sacha Healey - Feeding our futures Hui

 

"The most effective way to break down any social or cultural boundary is through food...in order to truly dissolve the sense of separation and otherness we must participate together at all levels of food production, harvest, appreciation and celebration."

James Samuel - Community Food Campaigner.

 

"We have to go back to the old varieties. These are the important ones for our health and future generations of New Zealanders."

Mark Christensen - The Heritage Food Crops Research Trust

_________________________________________________________ 

The Localising Food Project started life in 2012 with a team of passionate permaculturalists, videographers, digital producers & support crew traveling to the four corners of Aotearoa, New Zealand to connect with communities, teach workshops and film over 200 examples of local food resilience. Since then with your support we have continued to capture a grassroots resilience movement that is about much more than sustainability. In the process we have interviewed hundreds of thought provoking people with a passion for local food initiatives. 

 

FIND OUT MORE BY VISITING THE PROJECT

http://localisingfood.com/

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Greening the Redzone - Fruit & Nuts Unlimited

15/09/2016 at 5:04 PM

There 7-days left in our PledgeMe campaign to raise $10k to finish the post-production on Fruit & Nuts Unlimited. CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/4733
Above is just part of the story featured in the film. Over the past 4 years we have travelled to the four corners of Aotearoa to capture perennial public plantings of fruit and nut tree. From Food Forests on Waiheke Island to Greening the Redzone in Christchurch. 

"Fruit & Nuts Unlimited!" Not as urgent as "SOS Save Our Seeds"? Believe us, it is!

15/09/2016 at 1:42 PM

Watch the video to learn how Food Campaigner James Samuel got community & council behind the Waiheke Island Community Food Forest Project.

The production of this documentary is already halfway there, and it's amazing!! - but editing has stalled due to funding.  We need your support to reach $9999.  To date we have raised over $3500 and with 7 days today we need your support to share the story with your family, friends & community.


"Fruit & Nuts Unlimited!" takes us from Riverton in the Deep South to Kerikeri in the Far North, visiting great examples of public orchards, heirloom nurseries and food forests of all scales – including thought-provoking interviews about the serious decline of locally grown fruit.  

Many similar messages resound everywhere – here’s a few…

  • The wholesale chainsawing of established orchards to make way for new housing developments

  • The modern commercial trend towards the removal of time-proven hardy fruit varieties in favour of fertiliser & pesticide dependent trees - "Brand Name" varieties owned by big corporations.

  • The vital importance of bio-regional nurseries to propagate heirloom treecrops which are suited to the conditions of their area.

Some calls to action we show happening around the country are:

  •  A reclaiming of the commons with the planting of legacy projects that will produce abundant free fruit for generations to come.

  • Community groups working in partnership with local councils to manage shared space.

  • Grafting & propagation of special heritage varieties - we show you how!

A few of our wonderful storytellers... 

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    Robina McCurdy
    21/09/2016 at 8:27am
    James Samuel
    21/09/2016 at 6:43am

    "This film is coming out of a long labour of love. I look forward to seeing it."

    john black
    20/09/2016 at 7:40pm
    Anonymous pledger
    20/09/2016 at 7:28pm

    "Fantastic campaign and worthy cause!!! "

    Chris Wilson
    20/09/2016 at 3:11pm
    Maya MacLean
    20/09/2016 at 12:11pm
    Jacob
    20/09/2016 at 11:54am

    "Jacob allistair and Lily send our love for the states :)"

    Anonymous pledger
    20/09/2016 at 11:41am
    Natalie Karneef
    20/09/2016 at 1:25am
    Anonymous pledger
    20/09/2016 at 12:56am
    Anonymous pledger
    19/09/2016 at 2:36pm
    Sue Rine
    17/09/2016 at 11:10am
    Ché Rogers
    17/09/2016 at 9:30am
    leigh astill
    16/09/2016 at 7:04pm

    "been edible landscaping for 40nyears,why wouldn't you do it!!!"

    Nandor
    16/09/2016 at 4:07pm

    "Thanks for producing some amazing resources. Blessings to you."

    Anonymous pledger
    16/09/2016 at 1:56pm
    Robin Clayfield
    16/09/2016 at 1:31pm
    Robin Clayfield
    16/09/2016 at 1:30pm
    Alison Cowan
    16/09/2016 at 10:38am

    "I think this is one of the most important things we can do for our food, our communities, and our future."

    Peta Day
    15/09/2016 at 9:28pm
    Kristy Roulston
    15/09/2016 at 4:11pm

    "Can't wait to watch the doco. Well done :)"

    Juliet Adams
    15/09/2016 at 3:04pm

    "The documentaries are invaluable - such an easy way to spread the vital information widely, by running film evenings for communities."

    Anonymous pledger
    15/09/2016 at 2:13pm
    Anonymous pledger
    15/09/2016 at 2:12pm
    Anonymous pledger
    15/09/2016 at 12:24pm
    Anthony Baynes
    13/09/2016 at 8:03am
    Sacha Yanke
    12/09/2016 at 10:18pm

    "Inspired vision here! Keep it up, get the word out!"

    Katherine Smith
    12/09/2016 at 7:51pm
    Anonymous pledger
    12/09/2016 at 4:18pm
    Lydia Mabbett
    12/09/2016 at 3:31pm

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    FRUIT And NUTS UNLIMITED! The Creation Of Abundant Food Forests And Community Orchards In Aotearoa

    Project 2016-07-22 12:21:36 +1200

    IMAGINE A DIVERSITY OF FRUIT AND NUT TREES 


    PROVIDING AN ABUNDANCE OF FREE FOOD 


    FOR THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!

    Fruit & Nuts Documentary

    A quiet revolution is taking seed in communities all over Aotearoa, New Zealand. People are reconnecting with the source of their food and joining together to co-create a range of inspirational food initiatives. 

    Fruit & Nuts Unlimited! – The third documentary from the Localising Food Project, continues our kaupapa to inspire, empower and educate communities nationwide. This feature-length film explores perennial public plantings of fruit and nut trees, from open orchards in Waitate to community Food Forests on Waiheke Island.

    What we have captured is a definitive documentation of a unique time, place and space…the birth and growth of the food forest movement in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  Preserving a rich heritage of flavourful heirloom fruit varieties to nourish future generations. 

    He Tangata!

    It’s about the people who are creating and sharing this abundance of kai and forming strong social connections along the way. 

    YOU can now help US to make this a reality !!!

    To pledge just click on the box with the reward you would like or select 'no reward' to enter an amount you would like to donate and follow the steps to verify you pledge.

    If you have trouble visit the 'HOW TO / FAQ' on the bottom of this page.
    THANK YOU for your support.

      

    WHERE WE ARE AT WITH THE PRODUCTION:

    As of July 2016, we have footage of over 50 locations around New Zealand and interviews with leading figures in the food forest, permaculture, open orchard and heritage orchard movments. The storyline follows a winding path of greening the red-zone in the Otakaro / Avon river area of Canterbury post the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes; branching out into the four corners of the country for inspiration and ideation - korero and kai.

    From heirloom nurseries in the far north to heritage harvest festivals in the deep south - food forests, community orchards, heritage collections, supermarkets, co-ops, backyards and common space...these places have been truly inspirational!! Providing a juicy buffet of stories to incorporate into our finished feature-length documentary.  

    The post-production of this documentary is halfway there - it's amazing!! - But editing has stalled due to funding. So we need your support to reach $9999 target...

     

    _________________________________________________________ 

     Some of our Storytellers...

     SOME QUOTEABLE QUOTES FROM THE FILM

     

    "A food forest is designed to create an ecosystem that mimics the relationships that are beneficial to humans, animals, plants & insects in a natural forest system." 

    Sacha Healey - Feeding our futures Hui

     

    "The most effective way to break down any social or cultural boundary is through food...in order to truly dissolve the sense of separation and otherness we must participate together at all levels of food production, harvest, appreciation and celebration."

    James Samuel - Community Food Campaigner.

     

    "We have to go back to the old varieties. These are the important ones for our health and future generations of New Zealanders."

    Mark Christensen - The Heritage Food Crops Research Trust

    _________________________________________________________ 

    The Localising Food Project started life in 2012 with a team of passionate permaculturalists, videographers, digital producers & support crew traveling to the four corners of Aotearoa, New Zealand to connect with communities, teach workshops and film over 200 examples of local food resilience. Since then with your support we have continued to capture a grassroots resilience movement that is about much more than sustainability. In the process we have interviewed hundreds of thought provoking people with a passion for local food initiatives. 

     

    FIND OUT MORE BY VISITING THE PROJECT

    http://localisingfood.com/

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    Greening the Redzone - Fruit & Nuts Unlimited

    15/09/2016 at 5:04 PM

    There 7-days left in our PledgeMe campaign to raise $10k to finish the post-production on Fruit & Nuts Unlimited. CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/4733
    Above is just part of the story featured in the film. Over the past 4 years we have travelled to the four corners of Aotearoa to capture perennial public plantings of fruit and nut tree. From Food Forests on Waiheke Island to Greening the Redzone in Christchurch. 

    "Fruit & Nuts Unlimited!" Not as urgent as "SOS Save Our Seeds"? Believe us, it is!

    15/09/2016 at 1:42 PM

    Watch the video to learn how Food Campaigner James Samuel got community & council behind the Waiheke Island Community Food Forest Project.

    The production of this documentary is already halfway there, and it's amazing!! - but editing has stalled due to funding.  We need your support to reach $9999.  To date we have raised over $3500 and with 7 days today we need your support to share the story with your family, friends & community.


    "Fruit & Nuts Unlimited!" takes us from Riverton in the Deep South to Kerikeri in the Far North, visiting great examples of public orchards, heirloom nurseries and food forests of all scales – including thought-provoking interviews about the serious decline of locally grown fruit.  

    Many similar messages resound everywhere – here’s a few…

    • The wholesale chainsawing of established orchards to make way for new housing developments

    • The modern commercial trend towards the removal of time-proven hardy fruit varieties in favour of fertiliser & pesticide dependent trees - "Brand Name" varieties owned by big corporations.

    • The vital importance of bio-regional nurseries to propagate heirloom treecrops which are suited to the conditions of their area.

    Some calls to action we show happening around the country are:

    •  A reclaiming of the commons with the planting of legacy projects that will produce abundant free fruit for generations to come.

    • Community groups working in partnership with local councils to manage shared space.

    • Grafting & propagation of special heritage varieties - we show you how!

    A few of our wonderful storytellers... 

      Robina McCurdy
      21/09/2016 at 8:27am
      James Samuel
      21/09/2016 at 6:43am

      "This film is coming out of a long labour of love. I look forward to seeing it."

      john black
      20/09/2016 at 7:40pm
      Anonymous pledger
      20/09/2016 at 7:28pm

      "Fantastic campaign and worthy cause!!! "

      Chris Wilson
      20/09/2016 at 3:11pm
      Maya MacLean
      20/09/2016 at 12:11pm
      Jacob
      20/09/2016 at 11:54am

      "Jacob allistair and Lily send our love for the states :)"

      Anonymous pledger
      20/09/2016 at 11:41am
      Natalie Karneef
      20/09/2016 at 1:25am
      Anonymous pledger
      20/09/2016 at 12:56am
      Anonymous pledger
      19/09/2016 at 2:36pm
      Sue Rine
      17/09/2016 at 11:10am
      Ché Rogers
      17/09/2016 at 9:30am
      leigh astill
      16/09/2016 at 7:04pm

      "been edible landscaping for 40nyears,why wouldn't you do it!!!"

      Nandor
      16/09/2016 at 4:07pm

      "Thanks for producing some amazing resources. Blessings to you."

      Anonymous pledger
      16/09/2016 at 1:56pm
      Robin Clayfield
      16/09/2016 at 1:31pm
      Robin Clayfield
      16/09/2016 at 1:30pm
      Alison Cowan
      16/09/2016 at 10:38am

      "I think this is one of the most important things we can do for our food, our communities, and our future."

      Peta Day
      15/09/2016 at 9:28pm
      Kristy Roulston
      15/09/2016 at 4:11pm

      "Can't wait to watch the doco. Well done :)"

      Juliet Adams
      15/09/2016 at 3:04pm

      "The documentaries are invaluable - such an easy way to spread the vital information widely, by running film evenings for communities."

      Anonymous pledger
      15/09/2016 at 2:13pm
      Anonymous pledger
      15/09/2016 at 2:12pm
      Anonymous pledger
      15/09/2016 at 12:24pm
      Anthony Baynes
      13/09/2016 at 8:03am
      Sacha Yanke
      12/09/2016 at 10:18pm

      "Inspired vision here! Keep it up, get the word out!"

      Katherine Smith
      12/09/2016 at 7:51pm
      Anonymous pledger
      12/09/2016 at 4:18pm
      Lydia Mabbett
      12/09/2016 at 3:31pm

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