Together we grow

Three years on, the vibe at The ReMakery, Common Unity’s base, is familiar: busy, cheerful, lots of laughter and industry. Covid lockdowns however catalysed some far-reaching changes. And lots more is on the horizon, because a stunning documentary – Together We Grow – by Happen Films is about to be released, and Common Unity and its remarkable people are on the verge of becoming world famous (not just in New Zealand).

The Common Unity team is also hard at work documenting their programmes and developing an online toolkit to support people in other centres to create their own food hubs based on the Common Unity ethos and model.

Food and learning hub

Common Unity’s roots began by creating a farm and nurturing little farmers at Epuni Primary School nine years ago. Its various projects produce tonnes of food and distribute many more to families who experience hunger. But the heart of Community Unity, its kaupapa, is growing community. It’s as much a learning centre as a food hub.

tells the story of Common Unity but also shares an intimate glimpse into the lives of staff and volunteers. The filmmakers take us into Julia’s home