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Community 15 Oct 2024

Standing up for those with good taste

The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.

Health / Wellbeing 16 Sep 2024

Local alcohol policy: Freeze on new liquor stores happening now

Auckland’s local alcohol policy starts coming into effect today, Monday 16 September.

Community 10 Apr 2024

Taste of Franklin food gala sells out

More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.

Zero Waste 11 Jan 2024

Funding available to cut food waste

The average New Zealand household throws away three shopping trolleys of food every year.

Zero Waste 20 Dec 2023

Top three tips to avoid food waste at Christmas

How well do you plan your meals over the holiday season? How much food is left over?

Community 1 Aug 2023

Cut costs and protect the planet: smart ways to reduce food waste

Check out these tips from the Love Food Hate Waste NZ team.

Kids / Family 30 Jun 2023

Engage all five senses with activities to soothe the soul

Let your five senses take you on an adventure to discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 12 Sep 2022

Nominate your Iconic Auckland Eat now

It’s time for food-loving Aucklanders to share the stories behind their favourite food experiences across the region by nominating a dish to be on the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats list.

Food / Drink 2 May 2022

World-class arts, eats and beats are back on the menu at Elemental AKL

Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Waste 21 Dec 2021

Love your leftovers this holiday season

Seven simple ways to get a quick new meal everyone will like, using your holiday leftovers.

Waste 24 Mar 2021

Turn over a new leaf and start composting

Now is a great time to start your home composting routine.

Food / Drink 7 Jan 2021

Al fresco in Auckland - Dining out this summer

With beautiful beaches, huge parks and a wide range of cultures, there are food adventures and outings to suit all budgets.

Food / Drink 14 Dec 2020

Eat your heart out: Auckland’s 100 iconic eats chosen

Aucklanders have a new guide to dining out, as the top 100 Iconic Auckland Eats have been uncovered as part of an initiative by Auckland Unlimited.

Food / Drink 10 Nov 2020

Te Ahi Kōmau brings indigenous kai to the forefront

The inaugural Te Ahi Kōmau - Food, Fire, Festival set South Auckland alight over two-nights with soulful waiata and smokey and juicy indigenous kai bringing traditional Māori and Polynesian culture to the forefront at Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae.

Environment 5 Nov 2020

What to grow and eat seasonally in Auckland

Green up your garden to grow some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, improve local biodiversity and help offset your carbon emissions.

Food / Drink 29 Sep 2020

New list highlights Auckland’s most iconic eats

Iconic Auckland Eats, developed by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, will feature 100 unique Auckland dishes, as selected by well-known Aucklanders and the public.