April 2, 2025

“Kai for our people, our climate, our future”

Special dinner event with guest speakers, fundraising for Kaibosh’s Annual Appeal.

Join Emily King, Moko Morris, Dr Ganesh Ahirao in conversation with Kaibosh about our food system – all while we share a delicious seasonal meal together.

• Thursday 1 May, 6 – 9 pm
• Level 1/ 60 Dixon Street, Pōneke
• $80 per person / $420 table for six
• Tickets at Humanitix

We all need to eat, but there are challenges getting our food from the paddock to the plate in Aotearoa. Hear from change makers and leaders working in diverse areas connected with kai – from improving food systems, to working with communities to realise kai motuhake, and building food rescue partnerships between industry and community.

Speakers will discuss the issues of the day – from the challenges of food production in a changing climate, to issues of access and food poverty – and will share stories celebrating what’s possible when communities connect through kai and create local solutions.

We hope you will join us for a delicious meal, connection and kōrero.

Help our Kaibosh Annual Appeal month get off to a great start and be part of kōrero and action for food systems change. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Speakers

• Emily King, author of Re-food (2023), is a professional speaker with over a decade’s experience working in and researching food systems and helping organisations throughout Aotearoa create positive change.

• Moko Morris (Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Te Atiawa), is Pou Māori at Kore Hiakai and a Community Advisor at Wellington City Council, working on Te Anamata ā-Kai o Tō Tātou Tāone | Our City’s Food Future which is a coordinated, integrated approach to supporting a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system in Wellington. In 2024 she co-authored the Kore Hiakai publication Kai Motuhake, Re-indigenising and Re-localising Food Systems.

• Dr Ganesh Ahirao professional career in economics has spanned more than 40 years. Most recently, he was Chair of the Productivity Commission Te Kōmihana Whai Hua o Aotearoa. Before then, Ganesh led BERL – a NZ-owned consultancy – to be an Accredited Living Wage employer. In addressing food poverty, he continues to argue for changes to establish an economic system that properly serves the communities of Aotearoa, rather than vice-versa.

• MC’d by Susie Robertson, Kaiarahi/CE Kaibosh. Susie joined Kaibosh as CE in 2023 and serves on the boards of Environment Hubs Aotearoa and Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance. Kaibosh’s new intiatives over the past year have increased the amount of nourishing food distributed to their 150+ community partners, from the Kaibosh food rescue kitchens and through their second harvest pilot project.

Menu

• Three course menu created by Jack Rainey, Everybody Eats, in collaboration with Kaibosh.
• $80 per person / $420 table for six
• Delicious non-alcohol drinks included in your ticket price. Wine and beer will be available to purchase on the night.
• Dietary requirements can be catered for (please email Jack to advise after purchasing your ticket).

Book your seat now at Humanitix