Our Stories
New Kids on the Block: Pruning in Ōtaki
Kaibosh Food Rescue have been hanging out in orchard to prune trees and learn all about heritage pear varieties - thanks to generosity of local Ōtaki orchardist. This is a regenerative project, cultivating future kai resilience - part of our second harvest workstream.
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.