This project aims to address food insecurity in Auckland, especially for low income groups, such as university students. This project digs into this complex issue of food insecurity and investigates the role of community garden applications as innovative solutions. We hope to shed light on the potential of technology and community engagement in solving food insecurity.

The Community Garden App is a transformative digital solution aimed at addressing food insecurity and fostering sustainability among university students. Designed to empower students to grow their food, connect with their peers, and make a positive impact on their local communities, this app is a beacon of change.

By nurturing the connection to the land (Whenua), promoting physical well-being (Taha Tinana), fostering social interaction (Taha Whānau), encouraging spiritual fulfillment (Taha Wairua), and enhancing mental and emotional well-being (Taha Hinengaro), the app touches all dimensions of holistic health, aligning with the well-being model, Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Through this project, students become stewards of the land, active participants in sustainability, and advocates for food security. The Community Garden App represents a holistic approach to addressing food insecurity while promoting the well-being of university students and their communities. Together, we sow the seeds of change for a healthier, more sustainable future.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to the community stream leader Ayla Hoeta, course director Dr. Diana Albarran Gonzalez and lecturers Dr. Gabriela Baron, and Mrs Mairi Gunn, for giving me insightful feedback and valuable guidance through this project.