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Summerhill Update

November 29th 2025 Kia ora koutou, As we come to the end of another busy year at Summerhill, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect on what our community has achieved together. This year has been one of growth, Read more

'A New Community Gem' - Pāpāmoa Post June 2025

June 3rd 2025 Pāpāmoa has a new community gathering space with a million-dollar view, thanks to the generosity of a charitable trust and its supporters. Summerhill’s newly built ‘Community Base’ is Read more

Summerhill Charitable Trust to open new community facility in Pāpāmoa - Bay of Plenty Times Article, May 2025

June 3rd 2025 A new “community base” is set to open in Pāpāmoa, marking a “huge step forward” for the Summerhill Charitable Trust. Summerhill is a working sheep, cattle, and forestry farm in Pāpāmoa Read more

Summerhill Updates December 2024

December 5th 2024 Kia ora! Firstly, a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of individuals and many organisations that has supported us over the last several years at Summerhill. Thanks to volunteer efforts, donations, Read more

Forest Harvest & Native Reforestation Project

September 20th 2024 As a beautiful green space near the city, Summerhill draws thousands of visitors each year, offering year-round access to mountain biking, walking trails, sporting events, and educational programs. F Read more

Lambing Season has begun!

July 9th 2023 Please do enjoy our lambs, but from a comfortable distance. They can easily get separated from their mothers if panicked and this can be very distressing for all. If given the space they need they'll Read more
Arbor Day 2022

Arbor Day 2022

June 16th 2022 Over 30 people came up to Summerhill to celebrate Arbor Day this year. Everyone worked together and we managed to get over 1200 plants in the ground in just over two hours! There was lots of friendly Read more
Forest Harvest, January 2022

Forest Harvest, January 2022

January 31st 2022 It’s harvest time at Summerhill, and that’s not fruit and vegies, but specialty timbers. This summer we’re felling and milling 2 beautiful timber species;  Eucalyptus regnans (Vic Ash or Read more

Dirtcraft XC Grom Champs and Stumpies Enduro, Dec 2021

January 12th 2022 In early December Summerhill was pleased to host the DirtCraft XC Grom Champs and Stumpies Enduro. It's amazing how simply riding your bike with friends can positively impact your life and give you Read more
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