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New Zealand wastes 237kg of food per person annually

Otago Daily TimesRNZMonday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A new report finds that more than 1.2 million tonnes of food is wasted in New Zealand each year. This total is equivalent to 237kg per person, with nearly one third of the waste originating from households.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 24 Nov 2025, 12:43pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 22 minutes
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    NZ throwing away 237kg of food per person every year (opens in new tab)

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    1.2 million tonnes of food wasted in New Zealand every year - report (opens in new tab)