Kiwis throw away an incredible 12,000 tonnes of leftovers every year!

Most of us save leftovers with good intentions, but without a plan they’re often forgotten or tossed out. Throughout March 2026, we’re calling on organisations and individuals across Aotearoa to join the Leftover Legends Challenge and help save 25,000 plates from the bin. Participants simply log the leftover meal they’ve saved and go in the draw to win groceries for a year! Read More
It’s about celebrating leftovers as tasty, convenient, and budget-friendly heroes—not second best. By encouraging Kiwis to make eating leftovers a proud, repeatable habit, we’ll help households save money, cut waste, and feel confident turning yesterday’s meal into today’s lunch.

Register now to be one of the first to receive updates for the Leftover Legends Challenge, kicking off in March 2026.

CALLING ALL LEGENDS

WHY TAKE PART?



For Your Organisation:

• Showcase sustainability leadership by visibly supporting a national initiative tackling food waste.
• Boost your reputation by aligning with Love Food Hate Waste’s trusted brand and goals.
• Enhance staff engagement and morale by involving teams in a meaningful and fun challenge.



For You & Your People:

• Empower your teams with practical tools to reduce food waste, save money, and contribute to a healthier planet.
• Strengthen your internal community through shared experiences and collective achievements.



For Your Communication Channels:

• Access ready-to-use, impactful content for your social media, EDMs, intranet, and website.
• Demonstrate your environmental commitment clearly and effectively across your channels.
• Engage your audience with compelling, professionally designed assets, reducing your content workload