From small groups, big movements can grow We have plenty of foodies who give time at Kaibosh, from chefs and home bakers to craft beer connoisseurs, gardeners and preserve makers, and even someone with decades of experience cooking for the embassies of Wellington. That someone is Penny, who has been giving time to Kaibosh to…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…