14/05/2026
Mōrena from Manaaki,
Here at Manaaki, we take pride in developing tino rangatiratanga.
We were approached to awhi, and we responded with open arms. After weeks of deliberation, we have managed to achieve the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
For the next six weeks, we have decided to awhi 17 students from Kaitaia College with hospitality work experience. The students will be rotating throughout the café every Thursday and Friday, learning barista skills, café etiquette, food handling, and much more.
Please be mindful and patient these are students, and they are here for the experience and opportunity to learn.
We hope that our small input will awhi their future in some meaningful way.
Nga mihi
Jahday popata & Taryn knight
Year 13 Kaitaia college
Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your journey .
Samantha Cooper