Aroha in Action: Our Pātaka Kai is Open!

Kia ora whānau,

We have some important resources to share with our community to help ensure everyone has access to healthy kai.

Pātaka Kai (Open Pantry)

Our community Pātaka Kai is a shared resource available for all. It’s built on a simple philosophy: take what you need and leave what you can. You can find our Pātaka Kai at the Poutiri Wellness Centre, 74 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

Maara Kai (Vegetable Gardens)

Poutiri is offering support for whānau who want to learn how to grow and maintain their own vegetable gardens. If you’re keen to learn, our coordinator Paora Tuanau will guide you season to season.

To get started, please click here to complete a Self-Referral Form.

Support for Whānau in Need

If you are struggling to afford food or are in isolation with COVID-19, Poutiri can provide frozen meals and essential supplies.

To access this support, you can either:

• Click here to complete a Self-Referral Form
• Call Nicky at Poutiri on 0800 573 0091
• Email covidcare@poutiri.org

Mana Kai Mana Ora

This initiative is part of a larger, coordinated plan to create a more accessible and sustainable local food system for everyone. The Mana Kai Mana Ora (Kai Sovereignty and Security Plan) is underpinned by five core values:

• Manaakitanga: Ensuring everyone has access to healthy food.
• Rangatiratanga: Building a flourishing and ethical food system in the Western Bay of Plenty.
• Ūkaipotanga: Fostering community-led knowledge sharing and workshops.
• Kotahitanga: Maintaining connected, accessible communication.
• Kaitiakitanga: Caring for our environment.