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Fighting the battle to reduce hospital food waste

Hospitals in South Auckland have been reducing their food waste thanks to the hard work of Debbie Wilson and the Environmental Advisory Committee. Wilson, formerly a nurse but now the…

The foods you should never feed to animals

For many people, feeding food scraps to their pets or animals is an easy way to dispose of their food waste. Feeding food scraps to animal can be a win-win…

What to do with food that can’t be eaten

What should you do with food scraps that can’t be eaten? If you have ever looked through your rubbish bin you will know that there are some food items that…

Composting 101: Everything you need to know to get started

Composting is a natural way of recycling that keeps food scraps out of landfill and returns their nutrients to the soil. Composting breaks down food into a rich material that enhances soil and…

Bokashi 101: Everything you need to know to get started

You are probably familiar with the concept of composting, but have you ever heard of Bokashi composting? Bokashi is a form of fermented composting which is done on a small…

Worm Farms 101: Everything you need to know

Worm farms are the perfect way for people who don’t have space for a compost system to dispose of their food scraps. In a worm farm, tiger worms eat food…

Labour MP Warren-Clark leading the food waste fight in New Zealand

Her experience working with victims of domestic violence mobilised Labour MP Angie Warren-Clark to lead the fight against food waste. Warren-Clark is the force behind the Environment Select Committee briefing…

A guide to which vegetables spoil the fastest

Not all vegetables are created equal. Some hardy things like carrots and pumpkin can last for weeks or months, while others may wilt within a day of two of making…

8 ways with cooked chicken

A hot chicken and some bread rolls is a quintessential Kiwi meal – perfect for the beach, bach or a busy night. But what do you do with the last…

Why you should collect the New World PODs

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to make your food last longer so you didn’t have to throw it away? Imagine leftovers that stay as fresh as the day…

Want to reduce your food waste? Sign up for our free online coaching

Do you want to reduce your food waste but don’t know where to start? Our free online coaching course will take you through it step by step. Did you know…

How to reduce food waste when you are cooking for one

Are you living alone? Or maybe you have a different dietary requirement than the rest of your family? Or do you live with lots of other people but only cook…

How to set up a community fruit and vegetable stand in your neighbourhood

Community fruit and vegetable stands are popping up all around New Zealand, giving people a place where they can leave their excess produce for others to help themselves to. These…

Parua Bay School pair win Root To Tip cooking competition

Holly Patterson and Madyson Picard from Parua Bay School, Northland have been crowned New Zealand’s Root to Tip cooking competition winners, from more than 400 years five and six school…

The ultimate guide to using up your child’s leftover food

Whether it is cold porridge, uneaten carrot sticks or sandwich crusts, it can be hard to know what you do with your child’s leftover food. As busy parents, we understand…

What to do when your child won’t eat their dinner

Anyone who has children will know that dinner time can be a real battle. Despite your best intentions there will be some meals where your child may just refuse to eat…

Got children? Here’s how you can reduce their food waste

It’s probably no surprise that households with young children are likely to waste a lot more food than average. Meal times can be fraught, no matter the age of your…

How to reduce your food bill this winter

The cost of heating homes in winter can put financial pressure on most Kiwi families. When it comes to paying high power bills or unexpected expenses, it is usually the…