Every Bite: Love Your Kai - Bay of Plenty Edition

Kia ora and welcome to Every Bite - Bay of Plenty edition!

Envirohub BOP is incredibly excited to bring Every Bite to the Bay of Plenty region! This is a food waste prevention programme designed to help households cut back on their food waste and save money in the process.

This four-week programme provides you with the tools, support and, most importantly, the motivation to monitor your food waste, as well as loads of tips, tricks, and tasty recipes for keeping your kai in date and on your plates. It’s super easy and with the average household throwing away more than $1300 worth of food a year, a few small tweaks to your daily habits can make a big difference to your household food waste and your grocery bill.

Remember! This is a “zero-judgement” programme. We are all at different stages on our journey to live more lightly.

What’s included:

• Launch Event: Cooking demo with local chef to get you inspired for what's ahead for the month

• Tips, Tricks & Recipes: Practical resources to help reduce food waste and make the most of your ingredients.

• Halfway Video Call: Check-in seminar to see how everyone’s going, share experiences, and get support.

• Prizes: Opportunities to win fun prizes including restaurant vouchers, recipe books, kitchen goodies, foodie experience gift cards and a whole lot more.

• Community Connections & Resources: Build connections with fellow participants and learn about local community group initiatives.

• Wrap-Up Event: Celebrate your progress, share tips, and enjoy a meal together with your new foodie friends!

Throughout the four weeks, you’ll have access to a private group chat to ask questions, share wins, and connect with your community, as well as our Every Bite Pantry Portal, packed with resources, tips, and recipes.

Launch Event | Sunday May 3, 11:00am - 2:30pm - Envirohub BOP

To kick off the Every Bite programme, we’ll be coming together for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and delicious food. The event will begin with an introduction to the programme and what’s ahead for the month, followed by a cooking demo with local chef James. You’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped with practical ideas, and ready to make the most of your ingredients at home.

While this session is designed for adults, please get in touch if not bringing the kids would prevent you from attending. More details will be shared after registration.

Wrap-Up Event | Tuesday June 2 - 5:30pm, location TBC

We’ll come together to celebrate our progress, share experiences, and enjoy a meal together. Family and kids are warmly welcome to join!

Please note: These two events are a required part of the programme, so make sure you’re available and pop them in your calendar before registering 😊

Everything in between is at your own pace. We’ll provide fun challenges throughout the month to help you put your new skills into practice, with prizes along the way.

Sign up today!
This programme is supported by funding, which means you get a whole lot for the small registration fee. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot early! If your plans change, just let us know and we can refund your registration so someone else can take your place. Share this with a friend and take part together!

Note: We have a Te Puke-specific programme running, if you’re from Te Puke, make sure to sign up here instead: Every Bite Te Puke Edition.

Envirohub BOP is one of several regional hubs co-designing and delivering Every Bite in conjunction with the Zero Waste Network Aotearoa