New hubs offer February Every Bite programmes

This February, five of our new Every Bite hub partners are offering a selection of Every Bite programmes, with a variety of kai and skills on the menu.

These programmes are a chance for our incoming hubs to connect with their communities, try out different approaches, and shape how Every Bite will be delivered during Food Appreciation Month in May. 

Each Every Bite programme runs over four weeks, with:

• Two in-person sessions (one at the start and one at the end)

• Easy, practical strategies to try at home in between

• Delicious kai and connection along the way

If you’re local to one of these hubs, we’d love you to join in - and to let friends, whānau, and neighbours know too.

• Whangārei - Every Bite 2026: Free Burger Banquet

  Thu, 29 Jan, 6pm, He Awhi Rito Envirohub, Whangārei. Run by CBEC. Link.

  At this special 'Burger Banquet', we’ll be sharing kai and learning the basic cooking and food storage techniques you might not have thought of. Take part in a live cooking demonstration featuring simple, budget-friendly ways to make burgers (including vegetarian), easy pickles, and simple sides.

• Marlborough - Every Bite Tasty Food Hacks - save your money and the planet! 

  Sun, 1 Feb, 3pm - 5pm. Picton, New Zealand. Run by Envirohub Marlborough. Link

  At the first in-person session at the Queen Charlotte College Technology Block, you'll be treated to some delicious kai, and do some hands-on cooking with local zero waste champion, Rae.

• Oranga, Auckland: Every Bite - Big Taste, No Waste. Helping Households reduce food costs.

  Mon, 2 Feb, 6pm, Fergusson Hall, Oranga, Auckland. Run by Tāmaki Wrap Link

  At this FREE event, we’ll be sharing kai and learning the basic cooking and food storage techniques you might not have thought of. Take part in a live cooking demonstration featuring simple, budget-friendly ways to make burgers (including vegetarian), easy pickles, and simple sides.

• Tauranga - Every Bite: Love Your Kai - February Programme

  Tue, 3 Feb, 5pm - Tue, 3 Mar, 6pm. Run by Envirohub BOP. Link

  To kick off the Every Bite programme, we’ll be coming together for an evening of connection, inspiration, and delicious food in the beautiful rural setting of Te Pahi Cook School in Welcome Bay, run by Chef James.

• Te Atatū, Auckland: Every Bite – Cook with Confidence (featuring The Wholefood Kitchen's Kevin Helas)

  Wed, 4 Feb, 5:30pm. Run by EcoMatters Environment Trust. Link

  For our Every Bite launch, we’re partnering with Kevin Helas, founder of The Wholefood Kitchen, for an evening of kai and kōrero, all focused on helping you become more confident in the kitchen.

• Onehunga - Every Bite - Big Taste, No Waste. Helping Households reduce food costs.

  Wednesday 4th of February - Onehunga Community Centre, Onehunga 6-8pm. Run by Tāmaki Wrap. Link

  At this FREE event, we’ll be sharing kai and learning the basic cooking and food storage techniques you might not have thought of. Take part in a live cooking demonstration featuring simple, budget-friendly ways to make burgers (including vegetarian), easy pickles, and simple sides.

• Helensville, Auckland: Coming soon.

Creator and director of Te Pahi, James Broad, will be part of the Every Bite event in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.

The Every Bite project aims to strengthen local connections, shift habits, and continue reducing food waste across Aotearoa. It is delivered by Zero Waste Aotearoa, and is part of the Ministry for the Environment’s National Food Waste Reduction Programme.