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The Mana in Kai, The Power in Food

Kai Café – Nourishment, Connection, and Manaaki

Kai Café was created for whānau who wanted to treat themselves to something special – a sweet, savoury, and a hot or cold inu – in a space where everyone is welcome, no matter their financial situation. With a gold coin koha or no cost at all, it's a way for whānau to enjoy a small luxury before the weekend, to feel human, to connect, and to kōrero.

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When & Where

Fridays | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Manaaki Services,

155a Kamo Road, Kensington

All welcome – nau mai, haere mai!

Coming together

Held in a warm and welcoming environment, the café also supports kai security and self-sufficiency:

  • We offer a kai sharing table, where people can leave or take excess fruit, vegetables, or herbs from their māra.

  • We regularly provide seedlings to support whānau to grow their own kai.

  • Our focus is on building resilience, community connection, and mana-enhancing spaces for all.

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