Seeding Change
April 5, 2021
Michael Reynolds is planting the seeds of change. He's a creating a community garden in a city park. Rather than grassed turf that goes largely unused, Michael wants fruits trees, vegetable gardens, herb beds. The Roimata Food Commons is about building community through food. People grow the crops and harvest the rewards. " When people start to feel connected in their own community's people's levels of wellbeing goes up, people start to feel safe."
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It was only meant to be a six week project, but it lasted for two years. The engagement and results speak for themselves, with a number of city's most difficult to reach rough sleepers now housed. Most the 'kaewa' or 'wanderers' have been living on the streets for years and struggle with multiple issues including addiction and mental health problems. Housing First- Otautahi sit up the commons project during covid so the homeless would have somewhere to gather during the lock down. The result was a shared meeting place in the central city, where those needing help could connect with those providing help, but on their on terms. The gatherings only last for a few hours each week, but that's all it takes to build trust and deepen relationships.