Keep up momentum on food waste reduction
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.
Video Recipes: Waste-bread Crackers & Strawberry Salsa
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.
Lili’s Story: Confessions of a Born-Again Food Saver
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.
Ania’s story: on squeezing the last of the juice, and the best out of life
Already passionate about reducing food waste, Ania joined Every Bite to build even better habits and discover new ideas.
Over 20 Every Bite programmes happening this May
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.
Small shifts, big impact: Every Bite’s first 2026 programmes a success
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
New hubs offer February Every Bite programmes
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.
‘It’s about community and resilience’: Dennise’s story
Community, togetherness and resilience: for Every Bite participant Dennise, this is what kai appreciation is all about.
Finding new ways to make food go further
Ever turned off-milk to homemade paneer? Amanda’s finding new ways to make food go further, and having fun doing it.
Introducing our Year 3 Every Bite Hubs!
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.
Food saved, habits changed: Every Bite Year 2 by the numbers
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.
Seasoned meal planner finds fresh ideas with Every Bite
A love of cooking - and a few new habits - guide Becky’s journey to reduce food waste at home.
Expression of Interest: Become an Every Bite Hub and help your community prevent food waste
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.
From tawaka to leftovers: Shannon’s everyday kaitiakitanga
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.
Food Appreciation Month a success, with 92% of participants reducing their food waste
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.
Every Bite Online starts soon – includes chef demo & free recipe booklet
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.
May announced as Food Appreciation Month
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!
New regions appreciating Every Bite
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.
Media Statement: Every Bite’s deep work shifts behaviour on food waste
Having successfully completed its first year of delivering food waste prevention programmes to households across Aotearoa, Every Bite is looking back in order to move forward - Ka mua, ka muri. The Year 1 Report provides a detailed summary of the journey so far
Every Bite goes digital - join us online!
Are you interested in simple, effective ways to cut down on waste at home? If so, the Every Bite online programme, facilitated by sustainability coach Nicola Turner from Mainstream Green, is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference, both in your home and for the planet.