Electra Business After Five - MONDAY 22 September 2025

September Electra BA5 Showcase & Horowhenua Mana Kai Launch
Woodhaven Gardens 

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Woodhaven Gardens, one of Horowhenua’s largest and most community-minded businesses.

Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at Woodhaven Gardens, one of Horowhenua’s largest and most innovative businesses.
Founded in 1978, Woodhaven now spans 1,800+ hectares, grows over 20 vegetable varieties, and employs 250+ staff. 
Discover how they combine tech innovation, sustainability, and community investment to contribute $30–35M annually to Horowhenua’s GDP.

Speakers:

• Emma Clarke – Woodhaven Gardens: Innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

• Deborah Manning ONZM – Founder of KiwiHarvest & NZ Food Network: Transforming NZ’s food rescue and sustainability landscape.

Deborah Manning ONZM, Lawyer turned social entrepreneur who is a trailblazer in sustainability and food security, transforming New Zealand’s food rescue landscape through her venture KiwiHarvest, and the New Zealand Food Network. In 2025, Deborah was awarded the New Zealand Sustainability Leader of the Year Award at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. She will speak her journey and the launch of Mana Kai.

Horowhenua Mana Kai Network, born from a January 2025 hui on rising food insecurity, the Mana Kai Network connects local kai initiatives to create long-term change. Hear how this community-led, Council-supported collaboration is improving food access and equity across Horowhenua.

WOODHAVEN GARDENS
44 Joblins Road, Levin
Monday 22nd September 2025
5.30-7 pm  

This event is in partnership with Woodhaven Gardens, Horowhenua District Council, and Mana Kai.

Tickets $10pp
(No door sales. High-vis vests provided – no high heels please.)