Mahinga Kai Urban Farm
Mahinga Kai is an urban farm located in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Our vegetables, salads and seedlings are grown using only organically certified sprays, natural fertilisers and our self-produced compost.
We grow our produce using an in-ground bed system that is good for the soil. We also use regenerative practices, such as “multi-cropping” and “companion-planting” methods, to protect and improve soil, biodiversity, climate resilience and water resources while helping our farm to be more productive.
Why buy from Mahinga Kai Urban Farm?
At 4 A Better City, we know that healthy food is often more expensive than junk food, making it harder for families on lower incomes to make nutritious choices. That’s why we’ve established an urban farm right here in Upper Hutt, where we grow fresh, healthy produce available for purchase by the community. Our vegetables are sold at regular market prices, with a discount available for those with community services cards to ensure affordability for everyone.
All profits from our veggie sales go directly toward expanding our vision. Our dream is to one day offer community dinners and cooking classes, where lower income families can learn to prepare tasty, healthy meals or share a delicious dinner in the company of neighbours. Together, we can build a healthier, more connected community, one step at a time.
Thank you for supporting this journey—every purchase brings us closer to making this dream a reality!
The Mahinga Kai Garden team
Our Mahinga Kai Urban Farm team is headed up by Allison Kingsford (middle). Kent, Jason and Robert work hard to bring you fresh, nutrient dense vegetables and salad.
How It Works: Fresh Veggies Your Way - Coming soon
At 4 A Better City, we make it simple and convenient for anyone in the Wellington Region to enjoy fresh, healthy produce from our urban farm. Here's how:
1. Choose Your Veggies
Farmers Choice Boxes: Select a veggie box size that suits your needs—perfect for families or individuals. Each box is packed with a seasonal selection of fresh, locally grown produce.
Build Your Own Box: Prefer to choose your favourites? Pick and mix from our selection to create a custom box that fits your preferences.
2. Pick Your Delivery Option
Home Delivery: Get your fresh veggies delivered straight to your doorstep for ultimate convenience. See out delivery T & C’s here
Pick-Up: Live locally and prefer to save on delivery charges? Choose from one of our available pick-up times to collect them directly from the farm.
Duo Farmers' Choice
$35.00 one off / $30 subscription
Perfect for couples or smaller households, this box includes a fabulous mix of 2–3 staple vegetables alongside other seasonal selections.
Approximately 5–6kg (contents may vary based on seasonal availability. This option allows us to add more if we have excess.)
Family Size Farmers' Choice
$42 one off / $40 subscription
Designed for families or larger households, this box features a fantastic variety of 2–3 staples and 4–6 seasonal vegetables to meet your family’s needs.
Approximately 7–8kg (contents may vary based on seasonal availability. This option allows us to add more if we have excess.)
Build Your Own Box
Minimum spend $20
Prefer to pick and choose? Customise your own box by selecting your favourite fresh vegetables from our farm’s offerings.
Apply the discount TESTBUILD at the checkout to receive a XX discount.
* Discount applies to vegetables only, orders over $20 and does not include delivery costs.
With options to suit every lifestyle, eating fresh, nutritious food has never been easier. Every purchase helps support our mission of building a healthier, more connected community. Ready to order?
Shop fresh vegetables and more - coming soon
Fresh, local produce is just a few clicks away! Each purchase supports our urban farm and helps make fresh, healthy food more accessible to the community. Ready to enjoy farm-fresh veggies?
Support us
4Mahinga Kai is part of 4 A Better City Charitable Trust which runs a “Back to Work” program through MSD and supports vulnerable people in our community
A Better City is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. We are seeking partnerships with corporate sponsors and philanthropic donors
To learn more on how you can support us, please get in touch.
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