Meet the Need Joins Forces with Metallica Fans to Tackle Food Insecurity in New Zealand
Meet the Need is excited to announce they are teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH) to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event that will put the spotlight on one of the country’s fastest-growing challenges – food insecurity. This unique, one-off event will bring together 50 Metallica fans to pack […]
Paddock to Purpose Long Lunches
Paddock to Purpose Long Lunches: A celebration of connection, contribution and community Set at a picturesque countryside venue, this unique long lunch event brings together rural people from across the region to pause, connect, and reflect on the shared purpose that binds us: feeding and supporting our communities. Hear from internationally recognised resilience expert Dr. Alia […]
Award-Winning Dairy Leader Ben Purua Joins Meet the Need to Tackle Food Insecurity
Meet the Need is proud to welcome Ben Purua as the charity’s first official ambassador. Ben Purua is a dairy farm manager, award-winning agricultural leader, and passionate advocate for transformation through farming. Based in South Waikato, Ben leads a high-performing System 5 dairy operation centred on innovation, animal welfare, and sustainability. But his influence stretches […]
Over 1.1 Million Meals Delivered Amid Soaring Living Costs
Meet the Need Launches Inaugural Impact Report As the cost of living continues to climb and more families struggle to put food on the table, Meet the Need has released its first-ever Impact Report, highlighting the power of community-driven food support. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Meet the Need delivered over 1.19 million mince […]
Meet the Need Partners with Case IH
Meet the Need Partners with Case IH to Support Aotearoa Communities Meet the Need is proud to announce a new partnership with Case IH as we work to tackle food insecurity across New Zealand one meal at a time. As part of the initiative, $50 from the sale of every new Case IH tractor in […]
Nick Fisher appointed as the new Chair of Meet the Need
Nick Fisher appointed as the new Chair of Meet the Need Meet the Need is excited to announce the appointment of Nick Fisher as its new Chair. With a strong background in the meat industry and rural media, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to tackling food insecurity across the country. […]
Brodie & Ryan Smith – A New Generation of Giving
This past Christmas, 10-year-old Brodie Smith proved that generosity knows no age when he made a heartfelt decision that inspired those around him.
Meat the Need Rebrands as Meet the Need to Expand Support for Food-Insecure Kiwis
Meat the Need has officially rebranded as Meet the Need, marking an exciting new chapter in our mission…
Meet the Need Partners with Freshpork New Zealand to Expand Donation Opportunities for Farmers
Meat the Need is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Freshpork New Zealand…
Fuelling Change with Mīti
The Meet The Need team is passionate about creating a sustainable future and ensuring nutritious food reaches those who need it most…