Thank you so, so much for heading to this page.
As our Koha Cafe functions on the ‘Pay What You Feel’ principle, it naturally comes with the invitation to ‘Pay it Forward’. Some of our customers choose to pay more, to cover kai for those who pay what they can or need a free feed – and, as a result, everyone gets a meal with dignity. Aroha mai, aroha atu. Donations also cover staffing costs, and make it possible to provide the kete of workshops and support that we do.
We also rely on gifts in-kind – such as home-baking, and foodstuffs for our Cafe. Everything that can be possibly sourced through donation, recycled, or repurposed always is.
Donations make our mahi possible. Nothing is wasted, and every dollar that is donated makes the difference.
Aroha mai, aroha atu – pay it forward
NgÄ mihi nui. Thank you ā SO MUCH.
“I love the staff and I feel wanted when Im here. Im not 100% sure what is offered through the cafe; I have an idea but its always expanding. Thank you for the warmth shown to me.”
Give a gift in-kind
Got an idea for something else you’d like to donate? AWESOME. Drop us a message, and we’ll be in touch:)
Thank you so, so much for heading to this page.
As our Koha Cafe functions on the ‘Pay What You Feel’ principle, it naturally comes with the invitation to ‘Pay it Forward’. Some of our customers choose to pay more, to cover kai for those who pay what they can or need a free feed – and, as a result, everyone gets a meal with dignity. Aroha mai, aroha atu. Donations also cover staffing costs, and make it possible to provide the kete of workshops and support that we do.
We also rely on gifts in-kind – such as home-baking, and foodstuffs for our Cafe. Everything that can be possibly sourced through donation, recycled, or repurposed always is.
Donations make our mahi possible. Nothing is wasted, and every dollar that is donated makes the difference.
Aroha mai, aroha atu – pay it forward
NgÄ mihi nui. Thank you ā SO MUCH.
Give a gift in-kind
Got an idea for something else you’d like to donate? AWESOME. Drop us a message, and we’ll be in touch:)
“This is a super special place, that offers warmth and goodness to so many. I want you to know the changes and relief I have experienced through the wonderful mahi you all do. Nga mihi nai beautiful souls..”
“Staff are exceptionally welcoming and attentative. Food is good and cheap. I love the fact that the cafe is over a mountain stream.”
“Awesome place to bring family for a lovely meal. Always tidy and cosy with awesome workers that make you feel welcomed š love this place!!”
“This is a super special place, that offers warmth and goodness to so many. I want you to know the changes and relief I have experienced through the wonderful mahi you all do. Nga mihi nai beautiful souls..”
“I love the staff as they have helped me through my toughest times.”
“I am so grateful for the space here at the Hub. I can bring my music and I can bring my kids. Thank you for all that you do here.”
“Absolutely LOVE everything Waimanako does. An absolute blessing for Taranaki <3.”
“Also a great place to bring friends to. and good place to come for advice if I feel a bit down and need someone to talk to.”
“I love all the art workshops going on and have heard nothing but great things from all avenues.”
“I love this spce. Its a bit cold and I always forget! I love the koha as a single mum with no whanau around it gives me a cheap, connecting and enjoyable experiance in a safe space. I also chat sometimes when I need extra support..”
“Very gratefull I dont have to go hungry and pleased with myself for a productive week! vs bad choices= Waiamanako enabled me after the fact.”
Waimanako’s mahi is entirely community funded. Every day, people ask how they can help. Shouting a feed, hot drink, or tautoko is the most beautiful way to make a difference.
You wonāt ever meet the whÄnau or tÄngata whai ora you supported with your gift ā but you will never forget what you did – that someone, somewhere, made their tautoko/support possible.
Gift someone a hot inu
Pay it forward for the next person to arrive at our Cafe in need of a hot drink
Shout a cooked kai
Pay it forward for the next person to arrive at our Cafe in need of a good, nourishing feed
Shout tautoko – outreach support
Enables someone within our care to receive Outreach Support for the whole month ahead. Life-changing.
“Awesome place to bring family for a lovely meal. Always tidy and cosy with awesome workers that make you feel welcomed š love this place!!”
“Also a great place to bring friends to. and good place to come for advice if I feel a bit down and need someone to talk to.”
“I love all the art workshops going on and have heard nothing but great things from all avenues.”
“Very gratefull I dont have to go hungry and pleased with myself for a productive week! vs bad choices= Waiamanako enabled me after the fact.”
“I love the staff as they have helped me through my toughest times.”
“Absolutely LOVE everything Waimanako does. An absolute blessing for Taranaki <3.”
“Staff are exceptionally welcoming and attentative. Food is good and cheap. I love the fact that the cafe is over a mountain stream.”
“I am so grateful for the space here at the Hub. I can bring my music and I can bring my kids. Thank you for all that you do here.”
“I love this spce. Its a bit cold and I always forget! I love the koha as a single mum with no whanau around it gives me a cheap, connecting and enjoyable experiance in a safe space. I also chat sometimes when I need extra support..”