Fighting Waste and Feeding a Community with Gary Hough

In this episode, our host Clare Irons chats with Gary Hough, Branch Manager of KiwiHarvest Queenstown & Central Lakes, the food rescue charity behind the iconic green van. Gary shares how one truck, a tight-knit team, and a whole lot of community spirit are helping redistribute over 200,000kg of surplus food a year to local charities — tackling both food waste and food insecurity.We dive into the real challenges locals face in a high-cost region like Queenstown, the environmental toll of discarded food, and the bold plans underway to rebuild local food resilience. This one’s a powerful reminder that community collaboration isn't just nice to have — it’s essential.