01 February 2026
Whether you’re packing kai for school, prepping a workday lunch, or juggling the needs of a busy household, the lunchbox often becomes the overlooked hero of the week.
Read The ArticleDo you have so many feijoas that you don’t know what to do with them? Chances are, you may be sick of the sight of them – you have given…
The technology in our home can make a big difference to our everyday lives. It’s easy to take for granted the machines that wash and dry our clothes, clean our…
If you have ever taken on the daunting task of cleaning out your refrigerator, you’ll be familiar with the unorganised clutter, half-used sauces and wilted produce lurking at the back…
This competition has now closed. Thanks to all who entered. We’re thrilled to announce that the winner is … Anne Garrett from Napier! Congratulations to Anne who is the proud…
Are you a picky eater, not necessarily in the food you like to eat, but more in the way you like your food to look? Do you only pick the…
Fishing is a favourite Kiwi pastime – especially this time of year. There’s not much that beats tucking into a fresh fillet straight from the sea. Did you know that…
Have you made a resolution or set a goal for the year? Maybe you want to eat better, save money or be kinder to the environment? We’ve got one thing…
So often our food goes bad because we don’t store it in the right place. Bread goes mouldy, potatoes sprout and vegetables go limp. There is so much conflicting advice…
The Community Fridge was a social experiment to see whether people would donate their excess food if there was a place to do so, and whether people in need would…
Tis the season for eating. No matter how much we (over)indulge on Christmas Day, there always seem to be leftovers. Leftovers are a valued part of Christmas, with many Kiwi…
Once you’re sick of ham sandwiches, try some of these other great leftover ham recipes, like cranberry kebabs cooked on the barbecue.
Summer means warm weather and eating outside – BBQs, picnics and fish and chips at the beach. While we Kiwis love this relaxed style of eating, we shouldn’t relax when…
If you want to waste less food and save more money, but aren’t confident in the kitchen or need inspiration, it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully,…
A fridge offering free food to those in need has popped up in central Auckland. The Community Fridge opened in November as a way to reduce food waste by sharing excess…
Rice is one of the most popular foods worldwide, yet in New Zealand over 4,000 tonnes of cooked rice go to waste every year. We often throw away leftover rice…
