KiwiHarvest Videos
KiwiHarvest Woolworths Food Rescue Mission
KiwiHarvest proudly partner with Woolworths New Zealand to rescue food daily, to help them achieve their aim of zero food waste to landfill. KiwiHarvest and the team at LikeMinds rescued 3 tonnes of food that day. Thanks to Woolworths' prompt communication, KiwiHarvest was able to quickly rescue this good food. To support our food rescue mission visit https://www.kiwiharvest.org.nz/donate
KiwiHarvest About us
Food is so often the starting point for social agencies working with their clients to break the cycle of need. Having KiwiHarvest deliver rescued food allows these agencies to concentrate on tackling their core issues, and re-focus their funding on programmes to help their clients. The high quality, fresh food we provide offers more nutrition than the canned and dry goods that charities have traditionally been able to access, filling a gap for so many who are struggling to feed themselves and their families.
K Road Chronicles - The Final Season | Episode 7: Food for Thought
Fighting Hunger, One Rescue at a Time. Aotearoa is facing an urgent food insecurity crisis, with 15–20% of Kiwis worrying about their next meal. That’s where KiwiHarvest steps in, rescuing surplus food across Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and delivering it to local charities and food banks. We’ve already saved over 14 million tonnes of edible kai, preventing waste and helping whānau in need! Recently, Six jumped on board with our awesome driver, Lola, joining her supermarket pickups and food bank drop-offs for a real-life look at how our mahi is making a difference
Putting a spotlight on foodwaste & rescued food | KiwiHarvest x Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Dunedin was the location for a special fundraiser which had our two Beef + Lamb Young Chef finalists Ashley and Lyall very excited! Instead of going head to head in competition mode, this time they were working together to create mouth-watering food for a cause close to the hearts of many chefs. The 'Master & Apprentice' dinner was a Dine Dunedin event with the aim to create a collaboration of local chefs and rescued produce from KiwiHarvest so that Dunedin foodies could experience how rescued food can be used to create mouth-watering dishes. Most importantly it was a night to raise funds and awareness for KiwiHarvest and the amazing job they do.
MEET THE kiwiharvest cHEF COLLECTIVE
pETER Gordon
Peter Gordon joined KiwiHarvest as its very first ambassador in 2021. An internationally renowned chef, Peter has a repertoire of highly acclaimed restaurants under his belt, from Sugar Club, to Providores and Tapa Room, to his current focus, Homeland.
“Although we have plenty of kai in Aotearoa, many people are still going hungry. Helping KiwiHarvest show this was why I came onboard, but I realised that I needed support spreading the message. I asked some of my favourite Auckland chefs and foodies to help me, and with our combined voices I believe we can reach a much wider audience and get food where it needs to more easily.”
brent martin
Chief Executive Chef of the 5-star Park Hyatt Hotel, Brent Martin has played a pivotal role in the success of the hotel’s restaurants (including The Living Room, The Pantry and now, Onemata) and is excited to make real social change within our communities.
“It’s always been at the top of mind to use my culinary connection, knowledge and passion to drive support for those in need across Aotearoa – a cause that is way bigger than me. Food sustainability has become the forefront of what we, at the Park Hyatt do on a daily basis. We even have set targets for food waste and food donations each year.
“I want to feel connected to the community, and by collaborating with an organisation like KiwiHarvest, I feel that I can make a real impact in people’s lives.”
alfie ingham
UK-born Alfie Ingham has worked in some of the best restaurants in NZ. He was part of the award-winning Hugo’s Bistro team, and prides himself in partnering with smaller local growers, farmers, hunters and fishermen, to highlight the hard work that goes into producing quality, sustainable food.
“I’ve always believed that good food should be accessible to everyone, and the more I learned about food waste and food insecurity, the more I wanted to help an organisation doing the right thing. I’m excited to meet the amazing people working hard behind the scenes and I’m hoping to make real tangible change with food insecurity in New Zealand.”
michael meredith
The man behind iconic restaurants, Meredith’s and Mr. Morris. Michael is really excited to join the team, contribute new ideas and help us raise more awareness for these important issues.
“KiwiHarvest has done so much good in trying to improve the way we deal with such an ongoing problem, one that we face every day. My involvement in the collective is a stepping stone to contribute some new ideas and to collectively, raise more awareness.”
kylee newton
Cook, author and preserver, Kylee Newton is known for launching London-based preserving company, Newton&Pott which produced high quality jams, pickles, and chutneys with a focus on minimising food waste.
"My good friend Peter (Gordon) first alerted me to the great work KiwiHarvest were doing in reducing food waste and how they distributed it amongst people in need. This is the main issue that surrounds my ethos in cooking; preserving food is at the heart of using up seasonal gluts, and giving food longevity so it doesn’t go to waste.”
“With food costs increasing, what better time to address this issue for the future of our community, and for the health of our planet. Awareness starts within the home and I will do all I can to spread this message - I see the KiwiHarvest Collective as a perfect platform to do so.”
Food rescue kitchen tv series
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 1
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her in Auckland as she challenges much loved chef Mike Van de Elzen to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food.
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 3
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her in Auckland as she challenges much loved chef Mike Van de Elzen to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food.
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 5
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her in Auckland as she challenges much loved chef Mike Van de Elzen to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food.
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 2
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her in Napier as she challenges NZs Best Regional Chef Sam Clark to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food.
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 4
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her as she challenges London's Michelin green starred chef Chantelle Nicholson to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food..
Food Rescue Kitchen
Season 1 Ep 6
Naomi Toilalo is on a food rescue mission. Join her as she challenges London's Michelin green starred chef Chantelle Nicholson to make a 3 course meal out of rescued food..
Follow along recipes from queenstown hackoff
Battle one
Ainsley Thompson: Onion Roots and Mashed Potato Pancakes
Sam Cooper: Broccoli Stalks and Celery Hearts - Broccoli Waldorf Salad
Battle three
Alvaro Morales: Potatoe Peels - Potatoe Chips
Evelyn Vallillee: Veg trimmings - Butternut Squash Risotto
Battle Five
Alvaro Morales: Sliverbeet stems - fake fish fingers
Dee Burtenshaw: Juice Pulp - Falafel Balls and Hummus
Battle two
Matteo Lauricella: Excess Bread - Bread Gnocchi
Dee Burtenshaw: Excess Greens - Chicken and Noodle Soup
Battle four
Alvaro Morales: Potatoe Peels - Potatoe Chips
Evelyn Vallillee: Veg trimmings - Butternut Squash Risotto
Battle Six
Matteo Lauricella: Excess Cabbage - Bubble and Squeak
Evelyn Vallillee: Excess Banana - Banana Bread Pudding
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