Real Experience. Practical Solutions. A Deep Connection to the Land.
Many people dream of moving to the country, starting fresh, and living a more self-sufficient life. But the reality is: without the right knowledge and a clear plan, it can quickly become overwhelming. I started Foodscapes to bridge that gap: to help people transition successfully, avoid costly mistakes, and make choices that lead to long-term resilience.
Whether you’re starting from bare land, reviving family whenua, or transforming a lifestyle block, Foodscapes is here to guide you every step of the way - with the benefit of real, lived experience.
some background & credentials
Foodscapes was born from a lifelong passion for our environment and freedom, and a desire to live a balanced and more natural life. With decades of real life experience working on and with the land. I don’t just talk about it, live it.
After over four years living independently, rurally and off grid, and a year ago relocating to a challenging, blank(ish) slate on remote, rural, coastal land, I understand the the challenges and rewards of creating a functional, resilient life from scratch, and the excitement, the setbacks, and the problem solving it takes to turn bare land into a thriving, self sufficient space.. because I’ve done it, and am doing it myself.
After over four years living independently, rurally and off grid, and a year ago relocating to a challenging, blank(ish) slate on remote, rural, coastal land, I understand the the challenges and rewards of creating a functional, resilient life from scratch, and the excitement, the setbacks, and the problem solving it takes to turn bare land into a thriving, self sufficient space.. because I’ve done it, and am doing it myself.
- Environmental Stewardship & Growing Food – A passion I’ve had since childhood, with a lifetime spent learning how to work with nature rather than against it.
- 15+ Years Practicing Permaculture – Applying regenerative principles to real projects, from small urban gardens to larger rural properties.
- 10 Years Self-Employed Gardener – Designing, planting, and maintaining productive and ornamental gardens for a wide range of clients.
- Former Tree Nursery Manager – Experience selecting, propagating, and caring for plants suited to New Zealand conditions, with an eye for both productivity and environmental benefit.
- 6 Years in the Dairy Industry – First-hand knowledge of rural land management, animal systems, and the practical realities of working the land.
- Living Off-Grid Since 2021 – Building systems for water harvesting, renewable energy, food production, and sustainable shelter from the ground up.
- NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills - Agriculture
- NZ Certificate in Organic Horticulture
- NZ Certificate in Arboriculture
- Permaculture Design Certificate
- Certificate in Garden Design
Let’s create a landscape that works for you, your whānau, and the earth.
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