KAI WITH AROHA

KAI WITH AROHA Supporting local whānau with food, dignity, and aroha. No judgement. No whakamā. Just community. 🤍

01/06/2026

💜🐕Free Blankets & Dog Food🐕 💜- for those that need it
Massey Community Hub
385 Don Buck Road Massey

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕰️ 6pm-7pm ( while stocks last )

The team from Saving Hope Foundation will be handing out dog / puppy food to those who need it as well as tug toys, treats , blankets, towels , dog shampoo , cat food & more

If you have a pregnant dog or puppies let us know and we can give you information and guide you through the stages. Have you welcomed a new puppy into your home recently We have puppy packs which have toys, food and info flyers💜 happy to answer any questions & offer advise on any situation for your dogs 💜

We have info flyers on⬇️

🐕 Benefits of Desexing
🐶Making your dog food go further
🐕 Importance of worming your dog
🐶Puppy Care
🐕 Pregnant dog Advise / care
🐶Rehoming Advise
🐕 Colouring Sheets for the kids
🐶Parvo
🐕 Flea treatment an prevention
🐶Keeping your female dog safe while she's on heat
🐕 Winter dog care
🐶Why microchipping is so important

23/05/2026

Sometimes I sit back and think… wow.

10 months ago this was just an idea in my heart. Now it’s become a growing community of people who genuinely care about one another. ❤️

What a lot of people don’t see behind the scenes is the late nights, the phone calls, the organising, the pick-ups, the tears, the laughs, the problem solving, the constant juggling… but also the absolute magic that happens when people come together with kindness.

Every food parcel, every message, every share, every quiet act of support matters more than you know.

This kaupapa was never about “saving” people. It was about reminding people they are seen, valued and not alone.

To everyone following my journey, supporting us, cheering us on, donating kai, sharing posts, offering encouragement or simply believing in what we’re building here in our little corner of Kumeū/Riverhead… thank you. Truly.

We are still small.
Still learning.
Still growing.
But the heart behind this will always remain the same

Community. Connection. Aroha. ❤️

I’d love to know, what’s something GOOD that’s happened in your week this week? 👇

23/05/2026

🎉 LIVE DRAW DONE! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Hakupa who was our lucky winner of the swimming pool raffle with NUMBER 8 🏊‍♂️✨

Thank you so much to every single person who supported this fundraiser, shared the posts, bought tickets, and backed the kaupapa. Your support genuinely means the world and helps us continue doing what we do for the community through Kai With Aroha ❤️

We appreciate every one of you.

Congratulations again, Jacob Raumati de Beurs we will be in touch! 👏🎉

Huge shoutout of appreciation to an absolute legend, AWHI SHED and beautiful soul Tua Fono 🤍Thank you so much for offloa...
19/05/2026

Huge shoutout of appreciation to an absolute legend, AWHI SHED and beautiful soul Tua Fono 🤍
Thank you so much for offloading some extra kai to me so we can continue helping whānau in our community through KAI WITH AROHA.
What might seem “extra” to some becomes a blessing to others, and because of your generosity, more tables will have food on them this week. 🥖🥫🥦
I see the heart behind what you do, and I just want to acknowledge the mahi, aroha, and genuine care you pour into the community every single day.
From one grassroots kaupapa to another, thank you for backing me, supporting the vision, and helping me help others.
This is what community is about.
People helping people.
No ego. No spotlight. Just aroha. ❤️
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe e hoa.

At Kai With Aroha we are always about supporting and uplifting other amazing community initiatives doing meaningful mahi...
14/05/2026

At Kai With Aroha we are always about supporting and uplifting other amazing community initiatives doing meaningful mahi for our people 🤍
A huge shoutout to Tua from Awhi Shed and the team at Massey Matters for putting together this awesome Community Catch-Up at the Park this Friday.
These kaupapa are so important, creating spaces where whānau can come together, connect with local support services, let the tamariki play, share kai, and strengthen community ties.
If you’re in the area, head along and support this beautiful event 🌈
Connection saves lives. Community matters. Aroha matters.
Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa e mahi ana mō te iwi ❤️

13/05/2026

Te Reo Māori at Massey Matters
Fridays 10am-12pm at Massey Community Hub
12.30pm-2.30pm at Mānutewhau Community Hub
❤️🤍🖤
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Toka toka te maunga Tokatoka is the mountain
Ko Aarapaoa te awa Aarapaoa is the river
Ko Kaipara te moana Kaipara is the ocean
Ko Mahuhukiterangi te waka Mahuhu ki te rangi is the waka
Ko Waihaua te marae Waihaua is the marae
Ko Kirihipi te whare Kirihipi is the meeting house
Ko Te uri o hau te hapū Te uri o hau is the subtribe
Ngāti Whātua te iwi Ngāti Whātua is the tribe
Ko Ihapera Manuera tōku ingoa My name is Ihapera Manuera
Kia ora,
I am thrilled to be able to contribute to my community by offering te reo māori classes for beginners at Massey Matters starting from next week.
I have a background in education and currently teach Te Reo Māori/ History at Waimauku Primary school.
If you are interested in learning Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori, please contact Liz at Massey Community Hub, and Lauren at Mānutewhau Community Hub
I look forward to supporting you on you Te Reo Māori journey.
No reira, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou katoa
Ngā mihi nui
Whaea Ihapera

🌊 POOL RAFFLE UPDATE 🌊We are SO close to finally being able to do the LIVE spin draw 🎉👏A massive thank you to everyone w...
13/05/2026

🌊 POOL RAFFLE UPDATE 🌊

We are SO close to finally being able to do the LIVE spin draw 🎉👏

A massive thank you to everyone who has already supported Kai With Aroha by purchasing tickets so far — every single ticket has helped us continue supporting whānau in our community ❤️

We just need one final push to get the remaining tickets sold so we can lock in the draw date and go LIVE with the spin wheel!

If you’ve been meaning to grab a ticket, now’s the time 👀
And if you’ve already bought one… maybe this is your sign to grab “just one more” 😅

✨ Prize:
🏊 Above-ground pool package
✨ Perfect for summer
✨ Brand new
✨ Includes accessories

🎟 Tickets: $20 each

Not only could you win an awesome prize for your whānau, but you’re also helping us continue putting kai into homes that truly need it.

Comment below or message the page to secure your numbers ❤️

Ngā mihi nui everyone for the ongoing aroha and support. We can’t wait to do the LIVE draw with you all! 🎡

Come on Whānau let's get this pool raffle drawn. We are almost there.
🎉 RAFFLE TIME – WIN A BRAND NEW POOL! 🎉

🎟 TICKETS:
$20 per number
Only 50 numbers available – quick and easy!
🔢 HOW IT WORKS:
– Choose your number from 1–50
– Comment your number(s) below
– I’ll confirm and send payment details
– Once all numbers are filled & paid…

🎡 THE DRAW:
We’ll do a LIVE spin the wheel to choose the winner
📅 Draw date confirmed once sold out

KAI WITH AROHA LIMITED
38-9027-0789751-00
Reference Your Name & Number

📍 Pick up: Kumeū or Whangārei

🙏 Huge thank you for supporting Kai With Aroha — this is community backing community 💛

🔥 Get in quick, only 50 spots!

1 Daryn
2 Sharon Smith
3 Lee
4
5
6 Peter J
7
8 Jacob Raumati de Beurs
9 Sharon Smith
10 Michelle Jones
11
12 Peter John
13 Nicole Paulsen
14
15
16 Peter J
17 Sue
18 Sharon Smith
19
20 Hakopa
21 Nicole Paulsen
22
23
24 Peter J
25
26 Maria J
27 Peter J
28 Sue
29 Kyle
30
31 Andy
32 Brooklyn
33
34 Sharon Smith
35
36
37
38
39
40 Angela Lemmen
41 Brett
42
43 Spraggon
44 Uncle D
45 Uncle D
46 Uncle D
47 Uncle D
48 Uncle D
49 Uncle D
50 Uncle D

A little reminder that behind every community page, every food parcel, every late-night message, every pick-up and deliv...
10/05/2026

A little reminder that behind every community page, every food parcel, every late-night message, every pick-up and delivery… there’s real people trying their best too. 🤍

The last few months have been big.

Some days have been incredibly rewarding.
Some days have been exhausting.
Some days I’ve sat in my car after deliveries and just cried from the weight of it all.

But then something beautiful always happens.

Someone drops off a bag of groceries unexpectedly.
A local business reaches out.
A family sends a message saying their kids finally had full cupboards that week.
Complete strangers become part of our village.

That’s the stuff that keeps this kaupapa moving.

KAI WITH AROHA was never about “saving” people.
It’s about reminding people they matter.
That hard times can happen to anybody.
And that community still exists.

We’ve still got a long way to go, but I’m proud of what we’re building together here in our little corner of the world. ❤️

Aroha grows where it is shared.

Just a little community check-in from KAI WITH AROHA Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen firsthand how many families are...
09/05/2026

Just a little community check-in from KAI WITH AROHA

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen firsthand how many families are quietly doing it tough right now. Behind closed doors there are parents skipping meals so their kids can eat, kaumātua struggling with rising costs, and whānau trying their best just to get through the week.
That’s why this kaupapa exists.
To remind people they are not alone.

If you are in a position to help, we are currently needing donations of:
🥫 Canned food
🍝 Pasta, rice & noodles
🥣 Cereal & breakfast items
🥛 Long-life milk
🧼 Toiletries & hygiene products
☕ Tea, coffee & sugar
🍞 Basic everyday pantry staples

Every single donation — big or small — genuinely helps a local family.
And if you are someone struggling right now, please know this: There is no shame in asking for help.
No judgement. No whakamā. Just aroha. 🤍
Together, we can continue building a community that looks after each other with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
Pickup/drop off can be arranged locally around Kumeū, Huapai & Riverhead.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has already supported this kaupapa so far, your kindness is making a real difference in people’s lives.

Caz 🤍
Kai With Aroha – Kumeū/Riverhead

Calling all our creatives, volunteers & beautiful souls ✨Whānau, I’ve come across something really special happening in ...
05/05/2026

Calling all our creatives, volunteers & beautiful souls ✨
Whānau, I’ve come across something really special happening in our wider community and I wanted to share it here so we can tautoko 💛
There’s an upcoming fashion show fundraiser bringing people together to walk in purpose and give back, with all proceeds going to support families through Ronald McDonald House Charities ❤️
This is bigger than fashion… it’s about community, connection, and using your gifts for good.
If you or someone you know is keen to be involved, they’re looking for:
👠 Models (all levels welcome)
🤝 Volunteers
👗 Designers / creatives to showcase their work
Let’s show up and support, this is what community looks like.
If you’re interested, reach out directly to the organiser:
👉 Hannah 0210663170
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui, let’s uplift each other and be part of something meaningful ✨
https://www.facebook.com/share/18jY5WtkTd/

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