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Reduce your food waste and

save money while you’re at it.

 

You’ll learn how to:

Make fresh food last longer.

​Understand best-before and use-by dates.

​Store fruit, vegetables and leftovers more effectively.

​Get creative with leftovers and food scraps.

​Reduce the amount of edible food ending up in the bin.

​Save money by getting more out of the food you already buy.

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Are you throwing out more food than you’d like?

Forgotten leftovers, limp vegetables, mystery containers at the back of the fridge and the occasional

avocado that went from rock hard to unusable overnight? You’re definitely not alone.

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The Food Lovers Masterclass is a fun, practical session designed to help you waste less food, make your groceries last longer and feel more confident about what is still good to eat. We look at why food gets wasted in the first place, how to plan and shop a little smarter, what best-before and use-by dates actually mean, and simple ways to store food so it stays fresher for longer. We’ll also share plenty of easy ideas for using leftovers, getting more out of the ingredients you already have and making the most of those random bits and pieces lurking in the fridge.

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This isn’t about becoming a perfect zero-waste household or spending your Sunday batch-cooking 47 meals for the week. It’s about realistic changes that work in real homes and can genuinely save you money. Expect plenty of useful tips, a few “why have I never done that before?” moments and some very simple changes you can start using as soon as you get home.

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​Whether you’re constantly forgetting what’s in the fridge, buying more food than you use, or simply want to get better at wasting less, the Food Lovers Masterclass will give you practical ideas that actually fit into everyday life.

Explore our upcoming events.

  • 29 Oct 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Waihi Beach Community Centre, 106 Beach Road, Waihi Beach 3611, New Zealand
    29 Oct 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Waihi Beach Community Centre, 106 Beach Road, Waihi Beach 3611, New Zealand
    🍴 Are You Tossing Out More Food Than You’d Like? 🍴 It’s time to change the way you think about food waste—and we’re here to help! Join our Food Lovers Masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro, decode best-before dates, get creative with leftovers, and discover clever tricks to save money
  • 05 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Great Lake Centre, 5 Story Place, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
    05 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Great Lake Centre, 5 Story Place, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
    🍴 Are You Tossing Out More Food Than You’d Like? 🍴 It’s time to change the way you think about food waste—and we’re here to help! Join our Food Lovers Masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro, decode best-before dates, get creative with leftovers, and discover clever tricks to save money
  • 10 Nov 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Kāwhia Community Centre, 141 Jervois Street, Kawhia 3889, New Zealand
    10 Nov 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Kāwhia Community Centre, 141 Jervois Street, Kawhia 3889, New Zealand
    🍴 Are You Tossing Out More Food Than You’d Like? 🍴 It’s time to change the way you think about food waste—and we’re here to help! Join our Food Lovers Masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro, decode best-before dates, get creative with leftovers, and discover clever tricks to save money
  • 11 Nov 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Otorohanga District Library, 27 Turongo Street, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand
    11 Nov 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    Otorohanga District Library, 27 Turongo Street, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand
    🍴 Are You Tossing Out More Food Than You’d Like? 🍴 It’s time to change the way you think about food waste—and we’re here to help! Join our Food Lovers Masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro, decode best-before dates, get creative with leftovers, and discover clever tricks to save money
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