Te Whare Mahana

06/10/2026

Te Whare Mahana
Prepaid Kai bags are ready now for pick up!!
Pet food and cardboard boxes out front for Fifs.
Many thanks Horowhenua Kai Club volunteer crew. 😁

30/09/2026

Boxes outside Te Whare Mahana help yourself.

17/09/2026

A huge thank you to stall holders, past and present, and supporters who came to our monthly market at Te Whare Mahana, held in the (RSA carpark).
After 27 months and trying to get more stalls and foot traffic up, the decision has been made to finish.
Regular posting on social media and advertising was done to try and help the efforts of the volunteers, sadly this wasn’t enough.
Thanks again to you all who came, browsed, purchased, had a chat, a laugh and just connected socially it was a blast! 😁👍🏽

10/09/2026

Now here’s a yum looking broccoli dish!!! 💚

09/09/2026

Yes we got another Cauli this week, check out this very interesting and apparently very tasty fudge recipe using just two ingredients. Why wouldn’t you give this a go, go on I dare you! 😁🤞🏽👍🏽

🍫 2-Ingredient Cauliflower
Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

* 200 g cauliflower florets, cooked until extremely soft
* 200 g chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
(dark chocolate gives the best fudge-like result; milk chocolate makes it sweeter)

Method

1. Steam the cauliflower until extremely soft — around 10–12 minutes.
2. Drain very thoroughly. Let it sit for a few minutes, then pat it dry. Excess water is the biggest reason this fudge can turn out too soft.
3. While the cauliflower is still warm, blend it until completely smooth.
4. Melt the chocolate gently in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each.
5. Add the melted chocolate to the cauliflower and blend again until silky smooth.
6. Spread into a small container lined with baking paper. Aim for about 1.5–2 cm thick.
7. Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight.
8. Cut into small squares.

⭐ For the best result

The 1:1 ratio by weight is the key starting point. If your cauliflower is particularly watery, use slightly more chocolate (225–250 g).

It will be soft and creamy straight from the fridge, rather than exactly like traditional boiled fudge. For a firmer, truffle-like texture, put it in the freezer for 30–45 minutes before cutting.

09/09/2026

Yep, a real shame.

01/09/2026

A wonderful way to share, grow ,connect and learn!!!
Read all about it, you can even collect and clean useful reusable containers to drop off. We love it 🥰
Levin Uniting 👏🏽

You think you have nothing to share or swap? Read this first:

Want to contribute but don’t grow anything… yet? Start a little Crop Swap box at home! ♻️

Things worth saving:

🥚 Egg cartons
🥛 Clean Tetra Pak / plant-milk cartons
🫙 Jars with lids
🪴 Plant pots & seedling trays
🛍️ Paper bags
📦 Small boxes for carrying produce & plants
🌻 Unwanted or leftover seeds
📚 Gardening books & magazines
🧺 Useful baskets & produce containers

Please bring items clean and ready to reuse.

And remember — you don’t need to bring ANYTHING to join us. Come along, meet local growers and maybe take home something to start your own growing journey. 🌱

📅 First Saturday of every month,10am to 12 pm
📍 Levin Uniting Centre (behind church)
💚 Free & everyone welcome

👇 Gardeners: what else should our non-growers start saving for you?

30/08/2026

“Monitored by cameras.”

Our Kai is now kept inside Te Whare Mahana.
Please only take what you need for yourself.
We have made this decision to ensure more people are helped with Kai and we can better monitor the Kai going out.
(Please do not remove our containers or baskets).

Our community shelf out front will soon no longer be available.
If you have items other than food to donate please drop at your nearest clothing bin or op shop.