Events

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…
Buns, burgers & brains: a juicy Petone collab
Abandoned Taproom Petone X Kaibosh Lower Hutt friends — this one’s for you! We’ve teamed up with our mates at Abandoned Taproom Petone for a Burger Wellington collab between 4-24 August that’s stacked with flavour and purpose. And, if you love quiz nights come along to Buns & Brains: Quiz Night for Kaibosh on 14…

Kai, climate and community – the kōrero continues
We had big plans for May 1st — a shared meal and conversation about kai, climate, community in Pōneke to launch the 2025 Kaibosh Annual Appeal. “Kai for our people, our climate, our future” was an event designed for connection, kai and kōrero, featuring a seasonal three-course dinner by Everybody Eats and important conversation led…
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…

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! 🎵
Fundraising dinner 1st May 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, Moko Morris, Dr Ganesh Ahirao in conversation with Kaibosh about our food system - all while we share a delicious seasonal meal together. Thursday 1 May, 6 - 9 pm Level 1/ 60 Dixon…
Kegs for Christmas Wellington 2024
Aro Valley Christmas Bash: BBQ, Beers & Cheers for Kaibosh! 📅 Date: December 7th ⏰ Time: 11 AM - 7 PM 📍 Location: Garage Project Aro Brewery Forecourt, 68/70 Aro Street, Wellington This festive season, we’re thrilled to join forces with Garage Project for their 13th year of supporting Kaibosh with Kegs for Christas! Together,…
Disco Soup at Kaibosh
Calling Pōneke foodies! Kaibosh is hosting a community cooking workshop with a difference - a daytime Disco Soup during the opening weekend of Visa Wellington On A Plate. The pop-up event runs 11am - 2pm on 4 August at our food rescue warehouse. Cooking will be led by chef Tom Adam of Margot Eatery, MC'd…
It’s our birthday – join us to celebrate with community
Kaibosh turns 15 - Community Party & Open Days Aotearoa's first food rescue charity started back in 2008! In that time we’ve rescued and re-distributed over 10 million meals worth of good kai for the community. We’re planning a week of open days to mark our birthday between 14 and 20 October. Join us for…
Scarcity & Abundance exhibition
Scarcity & Abundance A group exhibition of photography and mixed media at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, 29 August - 7 September 2023. Scarcity & Abundance, a group exhibition by fine art and architecture students, reflects on the value we place on the resources of Papatūānuku. Over one-third of households in Aotearoa NZ are struggling…
Give a Meal in May!
[yotuwp type="videos" id="o6a_GRKtGZo" ] Give a Meal in May and help us get good kai to people who need it most. At Kaibosh we believe that by working together, we can create a world where everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food. Give a Meal in May and help us get more good kai to…
Kaibosh Open Day 8 March 2023
See food rescue in action during Welly's Local Food Week! Have you ever wondered about how food rescue works? Come on down to the Kaibosh Open Day on 8 March between 2-6pm at 11 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington. Check out our Facebook event listing for updates. Find out about our food rescue programme &…