Every Meal Matters: How Valuing Food Can Save More Than Money

03 October

Five Forgotten Foods and How to Use Them Up

To kick start your spring reset, we’re spotlighting 🖐️five commonly forgotten foods that often end up in the bin and how you can turn them into something delicious instead. Think of it as a mini kitchen treasure hunt with tasty rewards.

01 October

Your Senses Are Your Superpower

If food past its Best Before passes a quick sensory check, it can often still be eaten safely. Learn what to look out for and how your senses are your superpower.

05 September

Don’t be a scaredy when it comes to dairy

Dairy products often have ‘Best Before’ dates. Learn what to look out for, storage tips, and how to know when it’s really time to toss.

03 September

Don’t be chicken when it comes to food safety

We’ve answered the most common questions about chicken so you can be confident that it will be safe to eat.

25 August

Every Meal Matters: How Valuing Food Can Save More Than Money

Small actions can have a huge ripple effect, and the change we need to make is as simple as revisiting what is natural to us all: Think. Shop. Store.

07 August

Big Wins from Small Changes: Real Stories from Beat the Bin

From smarter storage and creative leftovers to thoughtful planning and maximising using every part of fruits and veggies, Beat the Bin participants are proving that every small action leads to big wins

18 July

How Theme Nights Can Make Meal Planning Easier (and Tastier!)

Theme nights add structure and creativity to your week, giving each day a clear purpose and making meal planning feel less like a chore. Get inspired with these theme night ideas.

23 May

Beat Winter Bills: Kitchen Hacks to Save Money and Time

Winter doesn’t have to mean soaring food costs. By cooking smarter, planning ahead, and embracing small changes you can serve up nourishing meals that help keep both your food and electricity bills down.

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.