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21 Dec 23 |
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Blue Zones and purple carrots inspire this Kaibosh volunteer
We’re sharing stories about some of the amazing people who contribute to our collective mahi – the Humans of Kaibosh. Volunteering inspired by Blue Zones and purple carrots – by Louise Hammersley Andy says he volunteers at Kaibosh to ‘keep out of trouble’. But, behind the smile and banter is a drive to give back and connect with community, inspired by people who live in ‘Blue Zones’… Read on to be inspired yourself.
Continue Reading26 Oct 23 |
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Humans of Kaibosh – Pete & Steve
Meet the Humans of Kaibosh – stories from the amazing people who contribute to our collective mahi! Tuesday’s A Team – six years of friendship and good mahi – by Louise Hammersley. Steve and Pete are Kaibosh’s longest serving Food Rescue Driver and Volunteer Support team. They both joined Kaibosh in 2017 just over a month apart, working together now for six years and counting, going all over Wellington City for the food rescue run. Come along for the ride and check out their story and video!
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28 Sep 23 |
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It’s our birthday – join us to celebrate with community
Kaibosh turns 15 – Community Party & Open Days Aotearoa’s first food rescue charity started back in 2008! In that time we’ve rescued and re-distributed over 10 million meals worth of good kai for the community. We’re planning a week of open days to mark our birthday between 14 and 20 October. Join us for a community party at one of our three sites in Pōneke on 14 October, Petone on the 18th and Paraparaumu on the 19th – full details below. Can you give $15 for 15? If you’re able to, please donate to help our important mahi at Kaibosh – making a difference for our communities and the environment.
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01 Jul 23 |
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Scarcity & Abundance exhibition
Scarcity & Abundance A group exhibition of photography and mixed media at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, 29 August – 7 September 2023. Scarcity & Abundance, a group exhibition by fine art and architecture students, reflects on the value we place on the resources of Papatūānuku. Over one-third of households in Aotearoa NZ are struggling to afford the necessities of food and shelter. This exhibition re-examines resource use and distribution, kai security and our urban communities who come together to support each other.
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01 Dec 22 |
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Celebrating ten years of Community Fruit Wellington
Rescuing backyard fruit since 2012 How many different fruit trees are hidden away in Wellington backyards? The fruit pickers of Community Fruit Wellington might be the best people to ask – they’ve been rescuing backyard fruit since 2012. “Walking past on the streets, you wouldn’t know what is at the back of properties… hidden treasures that are locked away that we get the privilege of discovering and sharing in the bounty,” says Manuela Fletcher, Community Fruit Wellington. “There is so much fruit, beautiful fruit – organic. It’s unloved, unused, unwanted, going to waste. There is no need for that when so many people are in need of help.”
Continue Reading19 Apr 17 |
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Filling tummies
The food Kaibosh rescues has a ripple effect in our community. It’s given out through more than 50 organisations around the Wellington region, where it ends up reaching thousands of people.
Continue Reading08 Dec 16 |
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Earthquakes & banana puns
Kaibosh’s Wellington City branch was evacuated after the recent earthquakes, which has led to some challenging times for us – but we’re lucky to have friends like All Good, who’ve come to our rescue with a whole lot of bananas. How will bananas help us at this slippery time, you ask?
Continue Reading07 Sep 16 |
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Kaibosh Lower Hutt hits the 100,000 meal mark
We’ve recently hit an exciting milestone, with our Lower Hutt branch providing the equivalent of more than 100,000 meals to local community groups.
Continue Reading29 Apr 16 |
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Make a Meal in May for Kaibosh’s annual appeal
Find out about Make a Meal in May 2017 here! This weekend, Wellington food rescue organisation Kaibosh kicks off Make a Meal in May, its annual fundraising appeal. The idea is simple – supporters make a meal with friends at home or work and donate what they would have spent on a meal out to Kaibosh.
Continue Reading22 Apr 16 |
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Kaibosh thanks supporters at official opening
of Lower Hutt branch
Kaibosh has officially launched its Lower Hutt branch, hosting an event on Thursday evening to thank its many supporters for their contribution to getting the award-winning food rescue organisation’s second branch up and running.
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