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New Kai Map connecting residents with low-cost food support

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PUBLISHED: 11 NOV 2026
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NPDC has developed a new online map which aims to make it easier for residents to find community orchards, food banks and free and low-cost meals across the New Plymouth district.

The organisation’s Community Development Lead Riley McGregor says the Kai Map will help connect people with free and low-cost food options in their neighbourhood.

“Our emergency food providers were telling us they’re seeing more people needing support, so we wanted to create one place where people can easily find free or low-cost kai in their own neighbourhood.

“Whether you’re looking for fresh fruit and vegetables, a food parcel and other ingredients, or a free meal, the online map provides information on locations, opening hours and contact details so people can get the support they need,” he says.

The Kai Map is designed to enable the community to add information, so if they know of a community garden, food bank, pātaka kai or meal programmes that aren’t listed, they can submit it through the map.

Each contribution will be reviewed and authenticated by organisations NPDC partners with that specialise in this area before being added to the map.  

Access the Kai Map on our website.

 

At a glance

  • NPDC currently manages five community orchards (Bayly Road, Brois Street, Milne Place, Barclay Park, Okato Neighbourhood Park), which have been included on the map.
  •  There are multiple community gardens located throughout the New Plymouth district, some are supported by Sustainable Taranaki while others are run independently.

Caption: A new online Kai Map has been developed to help locals find low-cost food support across the district.

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Page last updated: 10:45am Wed 11 November 2026

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