We want your views on our role in supporting access to healthy food

Published on 07 October 2024

We’ve developed a draft policy to guide how we support food security and resilience in our community, and we’d like your feedback. 

The draft policy is a result of community organisations asking Council to improve food resilience and security in our city.  

Manager of Strategy and Policy Julie Macdonald says the purpose of the draft policy is to help embed food security and resilience into the activities of Council. 

“We want to be a city where every resident has access to nutritious and affordable food, and where the community is resilient in the face of food-related challenges. We also want to be part of building a sustainable and inclusive food system that enhances the wellbeing of all residents.” 

The draft policy recognises the need for partnership and collaboration with community initiatives. Council has already allocated $30,000 of funding to support community initiatives in food security and resilience across the city. 

For more information or to have your say on our proposed Food Security and Resilience Policy go to pncc.govt.nz/foodsecurity. Consultation closes Friday 8 November 2024. 

Photo: Kylie Phillips from Te Pātaka Kai 4412 at Best Care Whakapai Hauora – this is a charitable trust working with other Manawatū partners to provide kai within the 4412 community.