


My honours project, Booze Buddy, empowers students to take control of their alcohol spending and redirect those funds toward more meaningful goals—like a dream trip to Bali. Initially conceived as a wellness-focused app, I refined its purpose through research and personal experience, pivoting towards budgeting to better resonate with students navigating New Zealand’s binge drinking culture. Booze Buddy carves out a unique space in the budgeting app landscape, with the potential to evolve into a comprehensive financial tool tailored to student expenses.