We are a not-for-profit New Zealand food movement dedicated to connecting people to our land and our ocean through our food. We acknowledge that to be able to do this we need a thriving food system that feeds us all and welcomes our visitors now and into the future.
"We will be instrumental in creating a future where all New Zealanders will have access to their food in a connected way. This will be kai (food) which sustains us culturally, socially and nutritionally. It will be produced or collected in a way that supports the balance of our natural world; our land, fresh water and ocean."
See some of the action from The Shortest Meal 2026! Choosing NZ grown food has never been more important. The downstream effect of this simple decision means manufacturing, jobs and diverse farming systems stay in Aotearoa. Without this we risk our food security, but also our right to eat our
A values-based food system is our Eat New Zealand vision. One where we reconnect with where our food comes from - Te Taiao. One that prioritises our communities, our animals and the livelihoods of our family farms and fisheries within our environment. We want a food system that feeds us
Founded in 2015, Eat New Zealand exists to reconnect people, plate and place - championing the farmers, fishers, producers and communities who nourish Aotearoa and the world. We believe food is more than a commodity; it is culture, identity, economy and kaitiakitanga in action. By backing local supply chains, elevating
This year we celebrated our tenth anniversary as Aotearoa’s not for profit grass roots food movement. To reach ten years (especially in current times) is something to be celebrated. Take a look at some of the action from the Eat NZ Hui 2025 below and also over on Instagram
