Join Food Appreciation Month this May
Join a fun, four-week Every Bite programme near you or online.
Learn simple ways to waste less food, save money, and make the most of your kai.
Every Bite is a simple, four-week programme helping New Zealanders waste less food at home.
During Food Appreciation Month this May, local community partners across Aotearoa will host Every Bite programmes where youβll learn practical tips, tools and habits that help your food go further.
Youβll learn how to:
β’ reduce food waste at home
β’ save money on groceries
β’ make the most of whatβs already in your fridge
β’ build easy habits that last
Together, let's make a difference, one bite at a time
What is Every Bite?
92% of Every Bite participants reduce their food waste
90% feel more resourceful with food
96% share what they learn with friends and whΔnau
95% plan to continue their new habits
Limited spaces available.Find an Every Bite programme near you
Local organisations across Aotearoa are hosting Every Bite programmes during Food Appreciation Month this May. Choose a location below or join the online programme.
F.A.M. 2026
in-person programmes
Northland
π Location: WhangΔrei
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Launching: Thursday 29 January 2026, 6:00 pm
Delivered with: CBEC Northland
Auckland (1 of 3)
π Location: Onehunga
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Launching: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 6:00 pm
Delivered with: TΔmaki WRAP
Auckland (2 of 3)
π Location: Oranga
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Launching: Monday 2 February 2026, 6:00 pm
Delivered with: TΔmaki WRAP
Auckland (3 of 3)
π Location: Te AtatΕ«
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Launching: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 5:30 pm
Delivered with: Ecomatters
Bay of Plenty
π Location: Tauranga
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Launching: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 5:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Bay of Plenty
Marlborough
π Location: Blenheim
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Launching: Sunday 1 February 2026, 3:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Marlborough
You can still take part in the Every Bite programme online from anywhere in Aotearoa.
Join the four-week programme online and start building simple food-saving habits at home.
Donβt see your region listed?
Bay of Plenty
π Location: Tauranga
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Launching: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 5:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Bay of Plenty
Marlborough
π Location: Blenheim
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Launching: Sunday 1 February 2026, 3:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Marlborough
Bay of Plenty
π Location: Tauranga
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Launching: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 5:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Bay of Plenty
Marlborough
π Location: Blenheim
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Launching: Sunday 1 February 2026, 3:00 pm
Delivered with: Envirohub Marlborough
Join Every Bite
Online.
Canβt attend a local programme? Join the online Every Bite programme from anywhere in Aotearoa.
Over four weeks youβll take part in simple challenges, learn practical food-saving habits, and connect with others who want to waste less and make the most of their kai.
β Flexible and easy to follow
β Join from anywhere in NZ
β Guided by an experienced facilitator
Join Food Appreciation Month
Thousands of New Zealanders are learning to waste less food and make the most of their kai.
Find a programme near you or join online today.