Announcing the Launch of KaiResilience.Food: A Digital Heart for Aotearoa’s Food System

Today marks a pivotal moment for Vector Group Charitable Trust and our mission to build resilient, creative, empowered communities. We are proud to announce the launch of KaiResilience.food — a national and regional kai resilience portal years in the making.

Our trust is guided by strong local connections and empowered people. This platform is built to help communities and whānau move toward a more secure, sustainable food future.

KaiResilience.food is a dynamic, multi-faceted digital ecosystem for Aotearoa. It is:

• Multi-vendor marketplace: Growers, producers, and artisans selling direct to the public
• Directory: Kai-related listings — farmers, community gardens, food services, and more
• Events calendar: Workshops, markets, crop swaps, and food gatherings
• Knowledge hub: Stories, expert advice, and practical tips for growing and preparing kai
• Food exchange: Crop swaps and sharing — generosity and abundance at community scale

“This is not just a technological solution; it is a social one,” says Stephen Fawcett, founder of Vector Group Charitable Trust. “The biggest barrier for many people is knowing where to start or who to connect with. KaiResilience.food breaks down those barriers — reconnecting people with the land and each other, and helping communities become their own food supermarkets.”

We invite partners, community members, and stakeholders to visit kairesilience.food, explore the features, and join this vital work.

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