Rescued food turned into meals for families in need (opens original article in a new tab)

Rescued food is being turned into meals for families in need in Auckland by KiwiHarvest, which has significantly increased its food rescue efforts. The organization is awaiting government funding decisions that could impact its operations.

• KiwiHarvest uses rescued food to create meals for people in need in Auckland.
• The organization rescued 4 million kilograms of food in a year, double the amount from three years ago.
• Government funding for food distribution and foodbanks was announced in Budget 2026, but uncertainty remains about ongoing support.