Cultivate Christchurch Moves Soil and Mission | Christchurch News

Cultivate Christchurch, the beloved urban farm that began in 2015 on earthquake-affected Manchester Street, is relocating to Linwood—taking two hundred tonnes of precious soil with them, calling it a worm farm too good to leave behind. Originally leased at a symbolic price thanks to a local investor and fast-tracked by a community land connector, the project thrived on a plot now up for sale by its 70-year-old owner, who’s pivoting to revitalize a mall in New Brighton. The land, rare amid post-earthquake development, is expected to become housing—just like a neighboring site. As they pack up, Cultivate seeks a new corporate sponsor to fuel their mission at the new location, proving their commitment to community over profit and showing how grassroots projects can thrive even as cities evolve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ac418b685807481