Food
Auckland market gardeners say growers being squeezed by urban sprawl
Market gardeners in rural South Auckland say the growing loss of land in the area to developers is impacting on where they can grow crops, as urban sprawl continues to eat up the city's most…
Consumer Affairs Minister on plans to rein in supermarkets
The government has announced plans this afternoon to bust up the supermarket duopoly, but has stopped short of forcing the two big chains to sell off some of their assets.
It's adopting 12 of 14… Video, Audio
The Panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley (part 1)
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley discuss the Government's announcement on the supermarket duopoly, China's increasing influence in the Pacific and why do mullets keep making a come… Audio
The Kiwi company making crackers from recycled beer grains
A New Zealand cracker made with spent grain from breweries has been named one of the world's top 50 healthy snacks. Lower Hutt food company Rutherford & Meyer is the first Kiwi producer to use… Audio, Gallery
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets now - and it's getting near winter, to tell us more about the change in season - and the change in the availablilty of fruit and veggies is our Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Chicken wonton soup
Today Kelly Gibney shares a great comfort food recipe for chicken, mushroom and black pepper wonton soup. You can find out how to recreate this dish at home below. It can be made ahead of time by… Audio
The return of MasterChef NZ
After a seven-year break, the TV cooking show MasterChef NZ returns to TV screens this Sunday night. Auckland restauranter Michael P Dearth is one of this year's judges, along with chefs Nadia Lim and… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Friday, and time to head to the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Tamarillos are now in season, leafy greens still in good supply and Fruit of the Week -… Audio
Sustainable Foods explains Plan*t 'fake meat' products
A Chicken burger without the chook & mince minus the meat. That's just a couple of the plant-based meat alternatives the government's backing by loaning Kāpiti company Sustainable Foods more than $1.2… Video, Audio
Stuart Nash details funding for plant-based 'meat' producer
The government is looking to grow the plant-based meat market investing more than $1 million in a sustainable food company.
The loan is from the $200 million Regional Strategic Partnership Fund which… Video, Audio
The Panel with Guy Williams with Cindy Mitchener (Part 2)
Panellists Guy Williams with Cindy Mitchener discuss GP wait times, Government support for plant meat, wearing seat belts while driving and getting a tattoo as a sign of a midlife crisis. Audio
100 years of the NZ Meat Board - how its survived
Today marks 140 years since our first export of frozen sheep to the UK - a lot has changed since then. Ali Spencer has co-authored a book. It's called Meeting Change: the NZ Red Meat Story 1997-2022… Audio
Government investment in plant based food producer
The government is investing in Sustainable Foods, a plant based food producer on the Kapiti Coast. Justin Lemmens is co-founder and CEO of Sustainable Foods, he talks to Wallace. Audio
Obesity rate among 4 year olds in NZ continues downward slide
However, one in three children in the age group are still considered overweight, a new University of Otago study shows. Audio
140 year anniversary of first frozen NZ lamb shipment to London
Today marks 140 years since the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb made it to London. No mean feat, the successful shipment paved the way for what is now a billion dollar export industry… Audio
Mushrooming out of lockdown
Raglan foragers Emily Eldin and Sean Mills' new business has mushroomed out of lock-down and is taking them on a wild journey. The real-estate agent and hospitality worker couple were foraging for… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To Monday's fresh produce markets we go - joining Nick Trubridge is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Jonathan Drori: saving bananas and rediscovering orchids
Author, plant lover and former BBC documentary maker Jonathan Drori joins the show for a chat about recent botanical news. This week, bananas and orchids. Audio
Levin storm 'will have effect on national supplies' - Veges NZ
Some Levin growers have been hit hard in today's hail and thunder storm, with one likening the damage to a shot gun blast to the veges.
Locals describe a mini tornado hitting early this morning… Video, Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
We are well into Autumn now - and as we head in to winter, it's a good time to remember to BUY IN SEASON.. With Nathan Rarere, as he is every Friday is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn… Audio
