Local Food Week is a collaboration between Seeds to Feeds and Wellington City Council. Together, we showcase food producers, spaces and initiatives that bring vitality to the city’s local food scene.
2025 highlights
This year, Local Food Week was 1–9 March. Highlights included three Kākano Seed Library pop-ups at the Bond St container, a working bee and super-local lunch at Kaicycle Urban Farm, Haewai Houghton Valley’s Harvest Dinner, and a Seaweed Supper Club at Everybody Eats.
What’s next?
You don’t need to wait for 2026 to participate in Wellington’s vibrant and diverse local food communities – there’s opportunities to come together around kai all year.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Community Gardens
Community Gardens are the hidden gems of our city. From lush pocket gardens to rambling urban oases, they’re all are great places to connect with others and learn about growing local kai.
Community gardens in Wellington
Kaicycle Urban Farm
Kaicycle Urban Farm grow kai for community donation and sale. They have regular volunteer sessions, koha workshops, and events, including Community Open Days.
Visit the Kaicycle website
Crop Swap Wellington
Crop Swap Wellington brings together backyard gardeners, home bakers and food foragers each month to swap and share an abundance of quality local food.
Visit the Crop Swap website
Kākano Seed Libraries
Kākano Seed Libraries are a Wellington City Libraries initiative, encouraging beginners into backyard growing by providing small quantities of free seeds. Gardeners are invited to donate harvested or excess seeds to the seed library.
Seed Library - WCL
Garden to Table
Garden to Table empower tamariki in schools to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, seasonal and affordable kai. Find out about volunteering at the Garden to Table website or contact olivia@gardentotable.org.nz
Community Centres
Many of the city’s Community Centres host weekly community meals and pātaka kai or community pantries.
List of community centres
Kaibosh
Kaibosh is a food rescue charity linking the food industry with community groups to get quality surplus food to those who need it. Find out about volunteer vacancies on the Kaibosh website.
Everybody Eats
Everybody Eats is a pay-as-you-feel community dining experience, preventing food waste and building community connections. Delicious dinners are prepared by chefs and volunteers from quality surplus food.
Visit the Everybody Eats website
Ekta
Ekta volunteers come from a diverse range of faiths, cultures, and nationalities. They distribute groceries and hot meals throughout the week, and organise events to build knowledge, increase skills, and celebrate heritage and culture.
Visit the Ekta website
Community Fruit Wellington
Community Fruit Wellington rescue excess backyard fruit, redistributing it through Kaibosh Food Rescue and local food banks. Share excess fruit, or volunteer to pick fruit and make preserves. See the Community Fruit Wellington Facebook page or email wellypickfruit@gmail.com.
Get involved in 2026
If your group or organisation would like to be part of the programme for LFW26, planning starts in October 2025. Please email us to let us know you’re interested.
Contact WCC
Connected Communities
Email: communitysupport@wcc.govt.nz
Phone: 04 499 4444
