{"id":2284,"date":"2025-08-18T10:22:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T22:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2025-10-05T22:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T09:20:22","slug":"the-plant-based-eating-subgroup-ngaio-climate-crew","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/?page_id=2284","title":{"rendered":"The Plant-based Eating Subgroup &#8211; Ngaio Climate Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eating more plant-based meals is one of the most impactful (and tasty!) ways to reduce our personal and community carbon footprints. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to share delicious food, discover new recipes, and connect with others in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/?page_id=2422\">NCC\u2019s Plant Based Recipes<\/a> for plant based recipe ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Activities &amp; Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community Cookbook<\/strong> \u2014 We\u2019re creating a Ngaio Climate Crew plant-based cookbook, filled with favourite recipes from locals. Whether it\u2019s a treasured family dish or your own creative twist, we\u2019d love to include it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recipe Sharing<\/strong> \u2014 Beyond the cookbook, we\u2019ll be sharing plant-based recipes online and at events to help inspire everyday climate-friendly meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plant-based Dinners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NCC Plant Based Dinner \u2013 Winter Climate Korero<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In July, we teamed up with <strong>Villa Caf\u00e9<\/strong> for a special plant-based dinner showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients and inspiring ideas for sustainable eating. The evening was a wonderful mix of great food and community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2296\" src=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0757-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0757-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0757-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0757-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0757.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2298\" src=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0759-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2298\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2299\" src=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0758-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0758-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0758-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0758-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0758-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2300\" src=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0760-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0760-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0760-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0760-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0760.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2301\" src=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0762-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0762-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0762-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0762-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ngaio.org.nz\/wp2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0762.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shifting toward plant-based eating reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supports local producers, and encourages healthier lifestyles. Even small changes in our diets can have a big impact over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come along to our next meal and bring a dish, or simply an idea to share!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full\" id=\"wpforms-2314\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-2314\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form\" data-formid=\"2314\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp2018\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F2284\" data-token=\"5b5863471671e2cccd5454f3eb3d7e9c\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-2314-field_0-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"0\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-2314-field_0\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-2314-field_0\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][0]\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-2314-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-2314-field_3\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-2314-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-2314-field_6-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"6\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-2314-field_6\">Which group would you like to learn more about or join? <\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-2314-field_6\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][6]\" ><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Plant-based eating \/ Electrification & Energy \/ Sustainable Transport \/ Other, Generally interested!<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[id]\" value=\"2314\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[author]\" value=\"3\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" class=\"wpforms-submit \" id=\"wpforms-submit-2314\" value=\"wpforms-submit\" aria-live=\"assertive\" >Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating more plant-based meals is one of the most impactful (and tasty!) ways to reduce our personal and community carbon footprints. 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