Kai Manahau

08/07/2026

Today marks another important milestone.

A massive thank you to Lance, Aliyah, Paul, Kevin, Talia, Ema, Mere, Wayne, Kaelyn and Toni—just to name a few of the incredible people who have stood beside me and believed in this vision.

Thank you for your encouragement, your honesty, your patience and your willingness to help turn an idea into something real.

Te Whare o Kai Manahau Trust has been built on the belief that every community deserves opportunities to learn, grow and belong. While there’s still plenty of work ahead, today feels like an important step forward.

The true mahi is only just beginning, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. I’m committed to creating practical pathways through hospitality, education and community that make a real difference for the people of Coromandel.

If you’d like to learn more about Te Ara Manaaki, our hospitality training programme, or you’re interested in following our journey, I’d love for you to take a look at our new website.

👇 Check it out here:

https://sites.google.com/view/tewhareokaimanahautrust/te-ara-manaaki

Thank you to everyone who has believed in this kaupapa. Here’s to the beginning of many more opportunities for our community.

Mauri Ora

Tamsin

TE ARA MANAAKI Learn • Grow • Belong "He huarahi mō āpōpō — a pathway for tomorrow." Te Ara Manaaki is the flagship training programme of Te Whare o Kai Manahau Trust, providing practical hospitality training, mentoring and employment pathways for people within our community. We believe le...

07/07/2026

🌿 Looking to learn new skills or start a career in hospitality?

We’re excited to be introducing a new hospitality training opportunity right here in Coromandel.

Expressions of interest are now open for Te Ara Manaaki, a practical training programme designed for people who want to build confidence and gain real-world hospitality experience.

Whether you’re interested in:
☕ Learning barista and coffee-making skills
🥪 Food preparation and customer service
🧼 Food safety and kitchen practices
🤝 Working as part of a hospitality team
💼 Building skills that can lead to employment

…we’d love to hear from you.

Training is centred around practical, hands-on learning in a real café environment, giving participants the opportunity to develop skills that hospitality employers are looking for.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you’d simply like to learn more, complete our enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf65cukZJk1ZXCQcZ_fAyyJW4jXv9O_81htjjWvRT_hIMaqpA/viewform

If you know someone in our community who would benefit from this opportunity, please share this post with them.

Ngā mihi,

Tamsin

04/07/2026

Heading into the first weekend of the school holidays, we are ready to lock in your kai!
Our pre-orders run each week from Sunday to Thursday for the following weekend
Send us a message or stop in before Thursday to book your kai for next week!
😊 A big ngā mihi to everyone who is already locked in

CHECK OUT OUR MATARIKI MENU
MAINS (All served with butter & frybread)

Steamed Hāngī – $20
Boilup Bowl – $18
Beef & Cheese Pie & Mash – $18

SIDES
Raw Fish (with butter & frybread) – $10
Apple Pie & Cream – $8
Steamed Pudding & Custard – $8

THE COMBO DEAL – $35
Any ONE Main
Raw Fish
& Your choice of Apple Pie OR Steamed Pudding

ORDERING TIMELINE
Pre-orders close: Thursday 9th July at 12:00 PM

Next order dates:
Friday 10th July to Monday 13th July

👇

30/06/2026

The response to our Matariki Feast menu has been amazing, whānau! 🌟
If you want to tuck into a hot Hāngī pack, raw fish, or a full Matariki Combo this Friday–Monday, make sure to get your choices in today
We order the exact ingredients from our suppliers to ensure zero food waste

👉 How to order: DM the page or text 0266844236 before 12 PM tomorrow (Thursday) with your name, order, and preferred pickup or dine-in time.

28/06/2026

✨MATARIKI FEAST✨
✨PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN✨
Celebrate the Māori New Year with comforting soul food from Kai Manahau (22 Wharf Rd, Coromandel)

To ensure zero food waste and the freshest quality, we are running a PRE-ORDER SYSTEM for these exclusive Matariki dishes!

Whether you want to take it home to the whānau or dine in our warm café space, secure your kai today

Can’t make it this weekend? Don’t worry! We will be running this same Matariki pre-order menu EVERY WEEKEND IN JULY💪

ON THE MATARIKI MENU:

🥣 Boil Up Bowl - $18
(Pork, watercress, doughboys, potatoes, kumara served with fresh fry bread)

🥣Steamed Hāngī Pack - $20
(Piping hot meats and root veges served with fresh fry bread)

🐟 Fresh Raw Fish - $10
(Premium fresh fish in rich coconut cream)

🍮 Steamed Pudding or Apple pie- $8
(pudding served with warm custard)

🔥THE MATARIKI COMBO DEAL – $35
Get the ultimate feast and save!
Includes:
1x Main (Choose either the Hāngī Pack OR Boil Up Bowl + Fry Bread)
1x Fresh Raw Fish
1x Steamed Pudding or Apple pie with Custard

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Takeaway (Pickup): Let us know your preferred time so we can have it packaged and piping hot to go

Dine-In (Have Here): Book a table time and enjoy your feast fresh in our warm café!

📅 PICKUP/DINE-IN DAYS:
Friday 3rd July to Monday 6th July
🕒 AVAILABLE TIMES:
12PM - 4PM & 5PM - 8PM

⚠️ HOW TO SECURE YOUR KAI
(PRE-ORDER CUT-OFF):
Pre-orders close Thursday at 12PM sharp unless sold out prior!
Send us a direct Facebook Message
with your Name, Order, Pickup/Dine-in Choice, and Preferred Date and Time
Or
Call/Text us directly on 0266844236

💳 PAYMENT TERMS:To secure your order and help us prevent food waste, payment must be made via bank transfer or stop in at the café
before our pre-order cut-off time
We will reply with our bank details as soon as you message us, no unpaid orders will be cooked!

Support local, feed your spirit, and celebrate Matariki with us. Mauri ora! 🌟

25/06/2026

Prep for tomorrow

KM Breakfast Pots

Banoffee Crunch
Chocoholic
Strawberry Cheesecake

we will have free testers in store from
10am tomorrow, Friday 26th June
Come in and try for yourself

We will be launching pre orders from next week😃

24/06/2026

Morena,

I’m starting to understand a lot of why I worked 20 years in the dairy industry

I always thought I’d find humans out there that Mahi the same as me, people who don’t use someone else’s dig, insult or s**t talk to prove a point
I’ve never had a huge friend group and I’ve never spent heaps of time following others

I’m starting to see why

I’m definitely not a leader, and definitely not a glazer (someone who talks themselves up)
I’m a human that won’t just step down when it’s hard or believe I’ve won the fight
I’ll change in a second to keep pushing forward, and I’ll stop in my tracks if it’s going the wrong way

For me, I’m my own worst enemy because I’m not bothered with opinions, smack talk or pushy comments. For me it’s internal
It’s self-motivation to be better today than I was yesterday, to see another way even when things are good

A big part of that can be lonely as, because you tend to do everything for yourself while still out there helping others. I believe I was bred this way, and that this is part of who I am!

Unconditionally unapologetic

Not better than anyone

Just committed to becoming better than I was yesterday

24/06/2026

I’m not telling anyone what to think

I’m saying pay attention

There is a significant amount of legislation moving through Parliament ahead of the 2026 election and many people don’t even know it’s happening

Some of these changes could affect local representation, conservation, community wellbeing and future opportunities

Read it for yourself

Ask questions

Make your own decision

But don’t wait until it’s passed to find out what it means

https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/Our-Community/Have-Your-Say/Current-Consultations/Simplifying-Local-Government-Which-way-should-TCDC-go -1-1

23/06/2026

Morena

nothing changes if nothing changes,
most people know exactly what they need to do
they’re just waiting for the perfect time

the perfect time rarely shows up
sometimes you’ve got to back
yourself when nobody else does

take the risk😬
make the call🫡
start the page🤩
launch the idea🧐
ask the question🥸
apply for it🤨
walk through the door😉
you don’t need certainty🙃
you need courage😃
keep moving☺️

“food for the spirit, strength for the journey”

23/06/2026

I’ve done the mahi

I’ve looked at what’s working, what’s affordable and what could genuinely work for our community

The result

🥣 KM Breakfast Pots

🍽️ KM Home Cooked Meals

Both launching next week and both available by pre-order

Before we do that, we’re putting them to the test

This Friday from 10am we’ll have free taste testers available at Kai Manahau

If you’re interested in an easy breakfast option or a hearty home-cooked meal, come in and give them a try

Made fresh right here in Coromandel
Food for the spirit, strength for the journey