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He Mana tō te Kai In-person Wānanga

Join Para Kore and other whānau on a journey through whakapapa, māramatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga with our He Mana tō te Kai programme.

We will take you through the systems of kai, learn useful tips, save more kai and money, reduce kai waste and make a plan to raise the inherent mana of kai. 

Find a programme in your rohe or join one of our online webinars.

Ōtautahi

8 & 22 June 2025
This is a 2-week, in-person programme.
Location: 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond, Christchuch
Facilitator: Grace Williamson
- Light Kai Provided

Te Tari o Te Hā o Kawatiri

3, 10, 17, 24th July
This is a 4-week, in-person programme.
Location: 37 Peel Street, Westport 7825
9:30am to 11:30am
Facilitator: Richelle Schaper

Tauranga ki Waiariki

12 & 19 July 2025
This is a 2-week, in-person programme.
Location: 148 Durham Street
10:00am to 1:00pm Facilitator: Tahurei Rodriguez-Valentino
- Light Kai Provided -

He Mana tō te Kai Online Webinar

Can’t make it in person? Join us online instead!
We’re also hosting He Mana tō te Kai wānanga over Zoom, so you can join the kōrero from wherever you are.

Learn how to reduce kai waste, save money, and reconnect with the whakapapa and mana of kai — all from the comfort of your own whare.

Images of kai preparation and Māori wānanga: "Participants learning sustainable Māori food practices during He Mana tō te Kai programme."

He Mana tō te Kai Online - July

🌱 Winter is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the mana of kai at home.

Dates: 17 & 24 July 2025
Time:: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Arohanui West

He Mana tō te Kai Online - August

🔥 As we move toward spring, join us to clear out old habits and nourish new ways with kai.

Dates: 14 & 21 August 2025
Time:: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Arohanui West

He Mana tō te Kai Online - September

🌿 With new growth all around us, it’s the season to plant seeds of change in how we value kai.

Dates: 11 & 18 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Arohanui West

He Mana tō te Kai Online - October

🌸 As the days get longer, it’s time to bring fresh energy to how we care for and share our kai.

Dates: 14 & 21 October
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Arohanui West