At Just Kai we research supply chains to find and promote slave free choices.

We're a group of Kiwis trying to encourage other Kiwis to buy food they're confident wasn't produced by slaves. Why? If no one buys slave-produced goods, then that's one less reason to enslave people in the first place. It's one way we can all help to end Modern Slavery.

Our focus is the three foods where slavery is most common, which are fish, cocoa and sugar. We produce buying guides on food with a high risk of slavery in its supply chain, particularly fish, cocoa/chocolate and sugar. Subscribe to our blog or Facebook page for updates and to receive seasonal guides such as our annual Easter chocolate guide.

Our founder, Heather, is available to speak at churches, community organisations and events, particularly in the Auckland region.

Our Team

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Heather Roberts

FOUNDER &
LEAD RESEARCHER

Heather is the main researcher for Just Kai and also speaks at events and runs our Facebook and Twitter pages. She started Just Kai after learning about the terrible abuses some people suffer to produce our food: she felt called to be part of the solution. Outside of Just Kai she enjoys baking, handcrafts, cycling and swimming.

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Helen Futter

CONTENT UPDATES

Helen works with Heather to update the website as product recommendations and research changes occur. Helen also does some research into supply chains. Helen has been passionate about justice issues for many years and was promoting Just Kai work through various channels before joining the team. Helen enjoys variety, including cycling, reading and socialising with new people, friends and family.

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Melissa Barnes

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Melissa helps out with research and social media for Just Kai. She is a full-time university student in her final year of a conjoint Bachelor of Global Studies/Science degree. She is passionate about human rights and sustainability. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching films, DIY activities, and spending time with friends and family.

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Christine Shue

INFORMATION DESIGNER

Christine turns our detailed research notes into summary guides and flyers. She first started volunteering with Just Kai to learn more about ethical business operations and how companies can address human rights risks. Outside of helping with Just Kai, Christine enjoys reading, playing guitar, occasionally cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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Barbara Bulkeley

SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT

Barbara runs our prayer letter and newsletter, and often validates products in-store. She spent several years in central Africa, has visited many countries in Asia and having seen the conditions in which so many people live, believes that our food should not come to us at the expense of others’ freedom. In her spare time she enjoys singing, reading, being with grandchildren and walking.

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Martin Roberts

WEBMASTER

Martin maintains the Just Kai website as well as providing moral support to Heather, his wife. He grew up in S.E. Asia and sees Just Kai as part of helping the kids he grew up around have better opportunities in life. He works as a software engineer, is heavily involved in his local church and loves riding his bike for transport.

The work of Just Kai is also made possible by Anna Seccombe and Heather Woods who help out at events and check labeling of products in the wild.

Annual
Reports

Media

Since starting Just Kai we’ve had the opportunity to share at a bunch of events, including The Justice Conference, Fairfield conference, Devonport Ethical Christmas Market, and church services.

Articles
Talks