22 March 2026
Do 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...
Read The ArticleHer 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our guide give you ideas of what to do with your child’s leftover food like crusts, cereal and chicken nuggets. Save this link for future reference.
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…
Households with young children are likely to waste a lot more food than average. These tips will help get food into your kid’s tummy rather than the bin.
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…
Making sauerkraut at home is easier than you may think. All you need is cabbage, salt and time to let it ferment. Sauerkraut, essentially just fermented cabbage, is a traditional European…
Buying a whole pumpkin can be a cost-effective way to feed your family. But unless you have lots of mouths to feed, you may find you get bored mid-way through…
A free seasonal meal planner and recipe book which helps families shop for, cook and eat nourishing and affordable food. Versions for all four seasons are available, check them out!
