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
Latest news
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Zero food poverty – blog
Zero food poverty – will we ever get there? You may have heard our vision statement at Kaibosh: Zero Food Poverty, Zero Food Waste. Sixteen and a half years ago, as Aotearoa’s first dedicated food rescue charity, we set this vision to guide our mahi. A question we often hear is: Are we there yet? The short answer is no. But the bigger question is: Why do we have food poverty in Aotearoa? And to begin answering that, we need to look at some complex, systemic factors that contribute to food poverty. What is food poverty? Food poverty means being unable to access enough nutritious food due to financial hardship. This could mean not being able to afford fresh kai or lacking transport to reach food retailers. The term food insecurity is sometimes used interchangeably, though it can also refer to shorter-term disruptions in food access—such as after a flood or other crisis. The evidence is clear. Food poverty is a very real problem for many in Aotearoa.
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Quality control at Kaibosh
Rescuing Food, Nourishing Communities At Kaibosh Food Rescue, our mission revolves around ensuring that everyone has access to fresh, nutritious food while working tirelessly to reduce food waste. Central to this mahi (work) is our incredible team of volunteers, who dedicate their time and energy to carefully inspecting and sorting all rescued kai (food) that comes into our three food rescue hubs. Their efforts ensure that the food we redistribute to our partner community groups is of high quality and ready to inspire delicious, healthy meals. The art of sorting rescued kai
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New faces on Board of Trustees
Welcoming new leadership to the Kaibosh whānau We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of four incredible new voluntary board members, who have joined our existing governance team to guide our strategic direction and ensure we continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.
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