Stepping Up at the Farm Gate: Why one Waikato Farmer Supports Meet the Need
In the heart of rural Waikato, on 20 hectares in Ōhaupō, Simon Boshier runs 150 head of beef cattle each year. Farming is in his blood – he was brought up on a farm, in what he calls “quintessential rural New Zealand.” Today, alongside farming, Simon works as a representative for Silver Fern Farms, dealing daily with dairy, beef, and lamb farmers […]
Elite Genetics with Real Impact: Harrison Farms’ 2026 Dairy Genetic Sale
South Canterbury farmers Philip and Julia Harrison aren’t just focused on breeding top-performing cows – they’re focused on building a legacy. Contract milking 450 cows (and moving to 570 cows this year), the Harrisons have spent decades investing in elite dairy genetics. Dairy runs deep in the family; Philip’s grandfather was a farmer, and his father before him farmed sheep, before the […]
Elanco Driving Change Golf Days
Don’t miss out on a great day on the fairways in support of local families! Join Meet the Need for our upcoming 18-hole Ambrose-style charity golf tournament series. Played in teams of four with a shared score, the Ambrose format keeps the day social, inclusive, and fun for golfers of all abilities. The Elanco Driving […]
Meet the Need partners with Inghams to deliver more vital protein to Kiwi families
Meet the Need is excited to announce our new partnership with Inghams, New Zealand’s largest integrated poultry producer, significantly boosting the amount of high-quality protein distributed to foodbanks and community organisations across the country. Through the partnership, Inghams chicken will now be included alongside milk and mince in Meet the Need’s nationwide food distribution network, helping […]
Meet the Need Launches Christmas Charity Auction to Help Feed Kiwi Families
Feed a Family for Christmas TradeMe Auction is officially live – giving Kiwis the chance to grab incredible gifts while directly helping put nutritious kai on the table for families doing it tough this Christmas. Running for one week only, the auction features a line-up of items perfect for Christmas gifting, summer surprises, or treating […]
Nothing Else Matters – All Within My Hands and Meet the Need Unite for Special Food Packing Event
Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), teamed up with Meet the Need on Wednesday, November 19 for a one-of-a-kind volunteer food packing event held at the New Zealand Food Network warehouse in Auckland. A total of 50 volunteers travelled from far and wide to take part, including one hard-core Metallica fan who made […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]