Every Bite: Waste Less, Save More – Queenstown

Schedule

Wed Apr 29 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Lake Hayes Pavillion | Queenstown, OT

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May: when the days start getting a little shorter and a little colder and food inspo is running low. May’s also Food Appreciation Month so there’s no better time to join Wastebusters for Every Bite, a fun, four week programme that will help you become more food resourceful and less wasteful with easy tricks and ideas.
You begin with a delicious dinner cooked by a local chef, discover clever kitchen tips and tricks that you never knew you needed and get fantastic recipes and resources, all designed to help you and your household reduce your food waste and save money in the process. Sounds simple? It is, and it’s also super effective.
We, with help from our friends at Sustainable Queenstown, have teamed up again with local chef and zero waste legend, Alvaro Briones, who’s passionate about making the most of what’s on hand and leaving no carrot behind. At our launch event, Alvaro will prepare a delicious dinner for you to enjoy as we kick off the programme. You’ll hear more about what’s in store, learn practical tips to keep on top of your grocery shop with minimal waste, and receive the resources you’ll need at home.
Bring your whānau, bring your friends and bring your flatties, and make every bite count!
Early bird tickets are on sale now and are $15 (until 15th April) per person for the four week programme including dinner and drinks at both the launch and wrap events. All proceeds go to KiwiHarvest Queenstown & Central Lakes.
Full event details
Launch event: Wednesday 29th April, 6-8pm, Lakes Hayes Pavilion
Wrap event: Wednesday 27th May, 6-7:30pm, Lakes Hayes Pavilion
https://events.humanitix.com/every-bite-queenstown-april-2026
Wastebusters is proud to deliver Every Bite, a collaborative initiative designed by Zero Waste Aotearoa as part of the Ministry for the Environment’s National Food Waste Reduction programme, and supported locally by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
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Lake Hayes Pavillion, 730 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Hwy, Lake Hayes, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand, Queenstown

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