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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.
When & Where
Fridays | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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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