Every Bite

Make every bite count – love your kai, waste less!

Every Bite is a month-long programme where you’ll try simple experiments at home to better understand and prevent your food waste. You’ll pick up practical tips, try fun recipes, and get hands-on inspiration to stretch your ingredients further, save money, and get creative in the kitchen. Along the way, connect with your community and take part in fun events, foodie challenges, and prizes, all while learning easy ways to reduce household food waste.

Learn more / register for our upcoming programme in February

Can’t join in February?
Don’t worry, another Every Bite programme will run in May 2026. Keep an eye on this page for registration details, and follow us on our social media channels for the latest updates and tips!

Food Waste: Why We Should Care!?

  Right now, an estimated 30–40% of all kai produced globally is lost or wasted.

In homes across Aotearoa New Zealand, over 157,000 tonnes of edible food are thrown away each year – enough to feed everyone in Dunedin for almost three years! Wasting this kai is costly too, with the average Kiwi household spending $1,326 annually on food that never gets eaten.

Who is this for? 

People who want to do their bit for our environment, and future generations, by reducing their food waste at home. 

The programme is great for individuals, families, community groups, schools and other organisations wanting to make a difference, while also saving money on food.

Our news article about Every Bite: “Every Bite Bay of Plenty: Programme teaches how to cut household food waste”

Every Bite website: Discover more about the nationwide Every Bite programme