Why Meal Planning is Your New Best Friend

03 March

Despite Meal Planning Efforts, Kiwis Waste $2.9 Billion in Food Annually – Four Simple Steps Could Hold the Key to Cutting Waste

Love Food Hate Waste NZ is gearing up for its annual Food Waste Action Week in March 2025, with a spotlight on smarter meal planning to combat the country’s staggering…

03 March

Why Meal Planning is Your New Best Friend

What if we told you there’s an easy way to make mealtimes smoother, save you money, and reduce food waste all at once? Enter: meal planning.

03 March

What Kind of Planner Are You?

Find out which meal planning style suits you best! Whether you’re a List Lover, Tech Guru, Busy Bee, or Hybrid Hero, there’s a meal-planning tool ready to help you succeed.

03 March

Meet our meal planning heroes

Making meal planning a habit can transform the way we approach meals and eliminate the stress of daily decisions. Discover how every day Kiwis are making regular meal planning work for them.

28 February

How to Eat Well for Less in New Zealand

By adopting a few smart strategies, you can nourish your body with nutritious meals while also reducing food waste.

04 January

How Kids Can Help in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is a fantastic way to teach them about the value of food, while also reducing waste at home. Not only does it empower children…

04 December

Reflecting on a Year of Food-Saving Wins

Your support made 2024 unforgettable—a year of powerful change, creativity, and delicious moments. Let’s look back together!

Freezing festive food

Enjoy your festive and summer treats long after the celebrations are over by making the most of your freezer.

11 October

Valuing Your Food is Valuing the Planet

Valuing your food is valuing the planet. We’ve listed five everyday habits to help you value your food more and waste less.

From Waste to Worth: Investing in Food Waste Reduction for a Sustainable Future | IDAFLW 2024

By making small changes now we can improve food security, protect our environment, starting on IDAFLW 2024.

12 August

Transform Your Leftovers: Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money!

  With over 12,901 tonnes of perfectly good leftovers ending up in bins every year, we’re on a mission to inspire Kiwis to become ‘Leftover Legends’ and embrace the art…

03 July

Getting the most from your slow cooker.

By harnessing the power of your slow cooker, you’re not only saving time and effort but also contributing to a more sustainable kitchen and a healthier bank balance.

25 June

Celebrating Matariki: Embracing Traditional Māori Foods, Sustainability, and Reflection

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki. Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi. Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau. Celebrate the rising of Matariki. Celebrate the rising of the…

17 June

Matariki Whetū Heri Kai – Matariki the bringer of food

Article by Toni Kererama, Para Kore Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of reflection, connection, and celebration. As we approach this significant occasion, Toni Kereama from Para Kore…

05 May

Your Stories: Eat Me First Stickers

Check out how our community is saving food and money with their Eat Me First stickers in their own homes.

29 April

Sometimes the answer is right in front of you: Love Food Hate Waste NZ Partners with Food Rescue Kitchen

Being a better cook is more than mastering recipes at home. It is also about getting the most from your food, wasting as little as possible and learning techniques to…

18 April

Eat Me First Stickers Explained

The sticky solution to food waste! Having a reminder about what we need to eat is sometimes all we need in order to reduce food waste.

18 March

Buying Loose Potatoes, Apples and Bananas could save NZ $36 million a year

In a world where convenience often trumps environmental concerns, it’s crucial to recognise the impact of our daily choices, especially when it comes to food. In Aotearoa, approximately 3.2 billion…