We have made the tough decision to cancel our event, with the official warnings to stay indoors and not travel anywhere in Wellington on 1st May.

Unfortunately, Emily King and Moko Morris were also not able to travel to be with us tonight.

We are dissapointed not to have the chance to meet, dine and kōrero.

Ticket holders have been notified - if you did purchase a ticket please check your emails for a message from Alex at Kaibosh with information about refund options.

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Join Emily King, Moko Morris and Dr Ganesh Ahirao in conversation with Susie Robertson about our food system - while we enjoy a delicious seasonal meal together.

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, working with communities to realise kai motuhake, to unpacking the economic drivers that contribute to food poverty in Aotearoa.

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 share stories from our local communities to highlight what's possible when communities connect through kai to create local solutions.

We hope you will join us for a delicious meal, connection and kōrero. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Speakers

Emily King, author of Re-food (2023), has over a decade’s experience working in and researching food systems and helping communities and 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.

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 Ange Holtslag, Kaibosh.
Delicious non-alcohol drinks included in your ticket price. Wine and beer available to purchase on the night from the bar.
Dietary requirements can be catered for (please email Jack to advise after purchasing your ticket).

This event is a fundraiser for Kaibosh and part of their Annual Appeal month - to help them rescue more kai and feed community.

Kaibosh is Aotearoa's first dedicated food rescue charity, serving their communities in Te Upoko o te Ika / Greater Wellington Region since 2008.

Kaibosh.org.nz