Meet Kaibosh – the first food rescue of NZ
Kaibosh was founded in 2008 as the first dedicated food rescue organisation of Aotearoa. We rescue and redistribute good quality surplus food from 90 food businesses in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Te Awa Kairangi, Kāpiti and Horowhenua – connecting good kai with 140 charities and community groups supporting people in need.
Second harvest
From farm to food rescue
Food that’s good enough to eat often doesn’t make it from farm to table. Unharvested potential.
We believe that together we can create resilient local food systems. Where every grower, producer and food retailer can connect surplus kai with their community.
In 2024 we started a pilot project – second harvest. Find out more.
4,908,876 kg
food distributed
13,665,399
meals provided
13,008,522 kg C02e
emissions prevented
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24 Apr 25 |
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Banana Box Artivism
Banana Boxes to the Rescue At Kaibosh, we’re used to thinking outside the (banana) box. As demand for food support rises and traditional funding sources remain uncertain, we need more than just good systems —we need creative energy, strong partnerships and more people chipping in to help our food rescue mission. That’s why we’re thrilled to be working with Urban Dream Brokerage (UDB) and The Wellington Company this May to bring our mahi into the public eye in a new way with a pop-up at 126 Lambton Quary during our Annual Appeal. In a busy world where so many good causes are calling out for attention, we’re trying something a bit different to help people understand the scale—and the pressures—of food rescue. Our team at Kaibosh doesn’t just wait for food to come to us. We’re piloting solutions like Second Harvest, building relationships with growers, and running our own food rescue kitchens that transform even more rescued food into hearty kai for those in need. Every step is designed to meet growing demand with dignity, care, and community at the centre.
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15 Apr 25 |
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Comfy Concert fundraiser for Kaibosh
The Chamber Pot Pourri performance for Kaibosh The Long Hall, Roseneath, Saturday 3 May, 5-6:30pm 🎵 Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music and community spirit! 🎵
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02 Apr 25 |
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Dinner event with Emily King
“Kai for our people, our climate, our future” Special dinner event with guest speakers, fundraising for Kaibosh’s Annual Appeal. Join Emily King, Kaibosh and others for a conversation about our food system while we share a delicious seasonal meal together. Thursday 1 May, 6 – 9 pm Level 1/ 60 Dixon Street, Pōneke $80 per person / $420 table for six Tickets at Humanitix
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