The fuel crisis has pushed resilience thinking into public conversation in a way that climate arguments alone often did not. We sense this is having a positive impact on how we approach our food systems locally, and what we may prioritise - namely, domestic sovereignty and local adaptability.

Every Bite's biggest Food Appreciation Month yet saw 851 people across Aotearoa take practical action to reduce food waste.

If you're looking for ways to keep building on what you've learned, here are some ideas and opportunities from around Aotearoa to help you stay inspired.

Two recipes from Chef Karl at The Green Hamilton: a summery strawberry and tomato salsa, and crackers made from leftover bread. Simple, seasonal, and waste-smart.

Inspired by Onehunga’s Every Bite kick-off session, Lili rescued everything from browning bananas to wilted carrots, and her fridge has never been happier.

Already passionate about reducing food waste, Ania joined Every Bite to build even better habits and discover new ideas.

It’s that wonderful time of the year - yes, feijoa season, but also the lead-up Food Appreciation Month. May 2026 will see the highest-ever number yet of Every Bite programmes on offer.

For many, February was about giving tired food a second life. 116 people in Whangārei, Oranga, Te Atatū, Tauranga, and Marlborough took part in Every Bite programmes over February

Join one of our new Every Bite hub partners this February for delicious kai and practical tips to help your household save food, time, and money.

Community, togetherness and resilience: for Every Bite participant Dennise, this is what kai appreciation is all about.

Ever turned off-milk to homemade paneer? Amanda’s finding new ways to make food go further, and having fun doing it.

We’re excited to introduce the hubs delivering the Every Bite food waste prevention programme in Year 3. This year’s group brings together a mix of returning partners and new faces from across Aotearoa.

We're thrilled to share the incredible impact of our Year 2 Every Bite programme. From Auckland to Wānaka, 608 passionate Kiwis joined our food waste prevention journey — and the results speak for themselves.

A love of cooking - and a few new habits - guide Becky’s journey to reduce food waste at home.

We’re looking  for new Hub partners to deliver Every Bite in its third year, starting October 2025. Partners receive funding, resources, and training to help households waste less food. EOIs close 12 September 2025.

Shannon's busy life juggling whānau, fieldwork and study hasn’t stopped her from finding thoughtful ways to reduce food waste – from wrap pizzas to freezer stock.

In May, hundreds of people around Aotearoa came together with a shared goal: waste less food, save more money, and make kai go further.  The ripple effects are underway, with over 90% of Every Bite participants reducing their avoidable food waste during the month - and planning to continue.

Want to waste less food at home? Join the free Every Bite Online Programme, starting April 28. Get practical tips, a digital recipe book, and access to a special session with chef Karl Martin-Boulton on low-waste cooking.

Every Bite is launching New Zealand’s inaugural Food Appreciation Month, happening this May. Find out how to sign up to an in-person or online programme!

A new group of partners delivered Every Bite to their communities this February, gathering feedback and building momentum ahead of Food Appreciation Month in May.