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We’re ‘sow’ excited about our new Ambassador
Dame Diana Crossan is to follow Dame Patsy Reddy as our new Ambassador. Diana's fresh from 9 years on the Kaibosh Board (2017-2025) and far too young to vegetate! She has had a wonderfully diverse career in charitable, commercial and government roles, including as the current Chair of WELLfed, the incredible Porirua-based charity using Kaibosh…
From rescue to resilience: why we’re moving upstream for food security
How can we make sure more good kai makes it from paddocks to plates, so it reaches everyone? Find out about why Kaibosh is focused on second harvest food rescue in Kāpiti, Horowhenua and Wellington regions.
The little truck that could – and the community that powers it
Why one new truck matters at Kaibosh - and why people matter even more. As our 2026 annual appeal wraps up, Board Member Toni reflects on our goal (to fund a new truck) and what the real driving force is at Kaibosh - the collective impact of our community of supporters. In part two, she…
Moving Kai in May – media release
Media release 24 April: Amid rising fuel costs, Kaibosh are fundraising for a new low-emissions large truck to help scale up their farm to food rescue work - second harvest - which is capturing new sources of locally grown fresh produce that doesn’t make it to market.
International Volunteer Day 2025 at Kaibosh
Every contribution matters At Kaibosh, we know that a stronger, more connected community isn’t built by one big act - it’s created through thousands of small, meaningful contributions made every single day. This International Volunteer Day, we’re celebrating the power of collective action and shining a light on our incredible network of 250+ volunteers who…
Annual Review 2025: More Fresh Kai, More Community Impact
The numbers are in for 2024/25 Together we’ve set a new Kaibosh record! From July 2024 to June 2025, our teams across Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kāpiti-Horowhenua distributed 900,521 kilograms of food to local communities. That’s the equivalent of more than 2 million meals worth of kai shared, while also preventing 2,386 tonnes CO2e of…
Kaibosh at the Kāpiti Half Marathon 2025
We’re counting down to the Kāpiti Half Marathon this Saturday, 9 November, where Kaibosh is proud to be one of the event’s charity partners alongside the Waikanae Estuary Trust 💚 This year, we’ve got two amazing runners going the distance for Kaibosh in the 21km event and our team are bringing our famous smoothie bikes back…
How Kai Connects and Sustains Our Communities
World Food Day is a time to reflect on how the way we grow, share and consume food shapes our communities and our future. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” resonates deeply with our mahi at Kaibosh, where food is more than just sustenance — it’s the foundation…
Food Waste Is Heating Up the Planet
Every crate of food we rescue for people in our communities is a win for people and the planet. We know food waste is a problem in our warming world – but just how big a problem? The global Food Waste Index Report 2024 compiled by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) found that a…
We Love Mac ‘n’ Cheese pop-up at Welly On A Plate
A celebration of comfort food that cares for community We're bringing a community feast with a purpose to Visa Wellington On a Plate as a finale event for the month-long food festival. Teaming up with our friends at Everybody Eats, we're aiming to serve up 2,000 bowls of mac ‘n’ cheese in one big day…