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FOOD RESILIENCE
DAY ARRIVES Submitted by Arna Craig
This year’s Food Resilience Day at the Wao Summit (31 October) comes at the perfect time, following the release of the new Southern Lakes Food Resilience Report. The report reveals Queenstown Lakes will need at least double, possibly triple, today’s food supply by the mid-2050s, making this day a critical moment to explore solutions together. Food Resilience Day will dive into the reports findings, with a full day tour, evening kōrero, and practical sessions that connect growers, community organisations, and the wider community. It’s a chance to move from analysis to action, and to help shape a food system that is fair, resilient, and locally grounded. The report, led by Wao Aotearoa and the Southern
Lakes Kai Collective (SLKC), sets out the scale of the challenge. In 2023, the district consumed 34,748 tonnes of food, with 95% trucked or flown in. By 2050, demand will rise to 63,000 – 95,000 tonnes a year. Reliance on just six supermarkets, carrying less than a week of stock, leaves the community exposed to crises, while avoidable waste remains high. One-third of kerbside bins contained food waste, totalling 122 tonnes weekly.
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The SLKC has developed a roadmap that focuses on strengthening education, supporting local growers, and driving policy change. Together, these create the foundation for a food-secure, resilient future. Food Resilience Day (31 October) at the Wao Summit is your opportunity to explore this roadmap, connect with changemakers, and be part of securing our food future. Read the Report and get tickets to Wao Summit Food Resilience Day at wao.co.nz.
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