Viet Hub NZ

29/03/2026

On Saturday, 28 March 2026, we welcomed a small and lovely group of 6 participants to our Bún Bò Xào Fresh Vietnamese Noodle Salad workshop at Te Tai Ohinga.

It was a relaxed and enjoyable session, with everyone getting involved from the start. People were slicing, mixing, cooking, and tasting together, creating a warm and collaborative atmosphere in the kitchen.

The highlight for many was the combination of flavours. The savoury stir fried beef paired with fresh herbs and crisp vegetables made the dish both light and satisfying, and everyone really enjoyed the final bowl they created.

As we cooked and shared the meal, conversations flowed naturally. Some participants shared stories of their travels to Vietnam and their love for Vietnamese food, which added another layer of connection to the experience.

It was wonderful to see how engaged everyone was, and many shared that they are looking forward to joining more Viet Hub NZ workshops in the future.

A small group, but a morning full of connection, good food, and shared stories.

28/03/2026

CubaDupa — and we’re back again today ☕

Yesterday filled our cups in the best way.
So many of you came by, tried our traditional Vietnamese coffee, and shared your stories of Vietnam - the places, the memories, the flavours you’ve missed.

Some of you even spoke to us in Vietnamese,and hearing “this tastes like real coffee in Vietnam” meant everything to us.

That’s the Phê we love - not just in the cup, but in the feeling.

And today, we’re doing it all again.

Come and support us today ♥️

Every cup you enjoy helps us continue our mahi - funding Viet Hub NZ community projects, from workshops to cultural programmes that bring people together.

So if you haven’t yet…

Come get your cà phê ☕
and feel the phê 😏

📍 CubaDupa – Welly Night Market
⏰ Today until 7PM

We’ll be here — pouring, sharing, and connecting

27/03/2026

Viet Hub NZ x Hi Tea at CubaDupa

Sip something fun,
then turn yourself into a cute chibi 👀

✨ 20% OFF chibi portraits with any purchase

A little treat for you,
a big impact for the community.

Every drink and every drawing
helps fund Viet Hub NZ projects —
supporting cultural programmes, workshops, and community spaces

📍 Viet Hub NZ – Welly Night Market (CubaDupa)
🗓 28–29 March | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

🖌 Chibi drawing sessions at Hi Tea
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 16 Lombard Street, Te Aro

Come for the bubble tea 🧋
Stay for the chibi 🎨
Leave feeling a little phê 😏

Sip. Draw. Give back.

26/03/2026

Wellington, ready for a hit of Phê? ☕

Find Viet Hub NZ at CubaDupa – Welly Night Market

We’re bringing Vietnamese coffee to the streets: bold, comforting, and made to be felt.

What’s on the menu:

Phê Đá (Fay-da)
Classic Vietnamese iced coffee
→ Strong • refreshing • full of character

Phê Sữa (Fay Suh)
Iced coffee with condensed milk
→ Rich • sweet • energising

Phê Sữa Nhẹ / Bạc Xỉu (Fay Suh Nheh)
Milk-forward Vietnamese coffee
→ Light • creamy • gentle

Phê Cacao Latte
Creamy cacao with a gentle coffee touch
→ Chocolatey • smooth • easy

Phê Cacao Crunch (new)
Layered cacao latte topped with crispy chocolate cereal
→ Creamy • crunchy • indulgent

Something strong.
Something smooth.
Something fun.

Every cup you enjoy helps fuel something bigger.
All proceeds go back into Viet Hub NZ community projects — from cooking workshops and cultural activities to creating spaces where people can connect, learn, and belong.

Come by, grab a cup, and take a moment in the middle of the buzz
music, lights, people — and a little taste of Vietnam

📍 CubaDupa – Welly Night Market
🗓 28–29 March
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Find us. Try it. Feel the Phê.

26/03/2026

Ready to cook something fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour?

Join us on 28 March | 10:00 – 12:00 at Te Tai Ohinga Youth Hub, Willis Street for a hands-on cooking workshop featuring
Fresh Vietnamese Noodle Salad – Bún Bò Xào, together with Trang Huynh.

This is not a sit-and-watch class. You will be right in the kitchen
slicing, mixing, stir frying, tasting, and building your own bowl from scratch.

Think tender stir fried beef, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, vermicelli noodles, and a savoury dressing that brings it all together.

Whether you are new to cooking or just want to try something different, this is a space to learn, connect, and enjoy food together.

Come with a friend, bring your family, or join on your own. You will leave with new skills, full flavours, and great company.

Spots are limited. Register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/host/viet-hub-nz

If you would like to support these community cooking programmes, you can contribute here:

Viet Hub NZ Ltd
06 0613 0443517 00
Reference: CookingWS

Your support helps keep these kitchens open for everyone.

See you in the kitchen.

13/03/2026

Our kitchens are not just about recipes. They are about people, stories, laughter, and discovering flavours together.

This March, we are bringing the community around the table again through hands-on Vietnamese cooking workshops, where everyone jumps in. You will slice, stir, taste, and plate side by side while learning the traditions behind each dish.

21 March | 10:00 – 12:00
Together with Yung Nguyen from I Love Vietfood
Central Vietnam Fish Noodle Soup – Bún Cá Miền Trung
📍 Te Mako Community Centre

A comforting bowl from Central Vietnam filled with fresh herbs, vibrant flavours, and the warmth of a home kitchen.

28 March | 10:00 – 12:00
Cooking alongside Trang Huynh
Fresh Vietnamese Noodle Salad – Bún Bò Xào
📍 Youth Hub, Willis Street

A vibrant dish with stir fried beef, vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a delicious savoury dressing.

These workshops are interactive, welcoming, and open to everyone. Whether you are completely new to Vietnamese food or already love it, come cook with us, learn new skills, and connect with others in the community.

Bring a friend. Come with family. Or join on your own and meet new people around the kitchen table.

Explore all workshops and reserve your spot here
https://events.humanitix.com/host/viet-hub-nz

If you would like to support these community cooking programmes, donations are always appreciated.

VIET HUB NZ LTD
06-0613-0443517-00
Reference: CookingWS

Your support helps us continue creating spaces where people can cook, learn, and share culture together.

07/03/2026

Our cooking workshops began with a simple idea. Food has a way of bringing people together.

Over the past year, Yung has been part of this journey with us. With her dedication and love for Vietnamese cooking, she has generously shared her knowledge, stories, and recipes with the community. For her, cooking is not just about preparing a dish. It is about sharing culture, care, and connection.

This year, through our collaboration, we wanted to take it a little further. Our workshops are not only about learning how to cook Vietnamese food. Whenever possible, we use donations and seasonal ingredients to prepare community meals that can be shared with people who need a warm dish.

It is a small way of giving back, using something we all love doing. Cooking together, sharing food, and extending that kindness to the wider community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our workshops, joined our classes, or contributed in their own way. Your support helps us continue this journey.

We hope that through these kitchens, we can keep sharing culture, building connection, and bringing more warm meals to people who need them.

07/03/2026

This morning the kitchen at | Youth Hub was filled with laughter, curiosity, and the fresh aroma of herbs.

Together we prepared Vietnamese Shrimp and Pork Fresh Salad (Gỏi Tôm Thịt). Everyone rolled up their sleeves and joined in. Some were slicing vegetables, others mixing the dressing, tasting the herbs, and carefully plating the salad. What began as a simple cooking session quickly turned into a shared moment of learning and connection.

One of the highlights was introducing rau răm, Vietnamese mint. Many participants noticed the flavour was quite different from the mint commonly found here. A few curious gardeners even asked to take small cuttings home so they could try growing it themselves.

Food has a quiet way of bringing people together. Through cooking we share culture, learn new skills, and create small moments of belonging around the table.

We are deeply grateful to the organisations who help make these workshops possible, and to the passion and dedication of Trang Huynh and Chelsea Huynh, whose energy and care helped bring this workshop to life.

Their love for sharing food, culture, and knowledge is what makes these moments around the kitchen table so special.

E Tū Whānau
Pomare Taita Trust
Te Tai Ohinga Youth Hub

If you would like to help us continue creating these community cooking spaces, you are welcome to support the programme here.

Viet Hub NZ
06-0613-0443517-00

05/03/2026

Check your inbox… you might be the lucky one 🙌🙌.

The Lunar New Year Festival NZ 2026 Lucky Draw, organised through the collaboration between Viet Hub NZ and EzyRemit Worldwide, has now been completed.

Emails have been sent to the winners using the contact details provided during registration.

Take a moment to check your inbox (and spam folder) — you might have a surprise waiting…

Lucky Draw Winners Announcement – Lunar New Year Festival NZ 2026 🎉

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our "Gallop into the New Year" event in New Zealand!

In partnership with Viet Hub NZ, EzyRemit was honoured to bring festive "Lì Xì" and memorable experiences to the community.
The lucky draw is now complete, and we are excited to announce our prize winners. ✨

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To ensure a seamless and professional experience, winners need not take any further action.
The EzyRemit team will proactively reach out using the contact details provided during event registration, and all prizes will be coordinated and delivered directly via EzyTravel. ✈️🌍

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03/03/2026

[Sold Out]
We only have 4 FREE tickets left for this workshop Shrimp and Pork Fresh Salad – Vietnamese Cooking Workshop!

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time. Come cook, learn, and connect with us this Saturday at Te Tai Ohinga - Youth Hub at 203 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington.

Secure your spot here:
https://events.humanitix.com/shrimp-and-pork-fresh-salad-vietnamese-cooking-workshop

Ever wanted to learn how to make something fresh, healthy, and packed with flavour?

On 7 March | 10:00 – 12:00, we’re turning the kitchen at Te Tai Ohinga Youth Hub into a space full of laughter, teamwork, and good food.

We’ll be making Vietnamese Shrimp & Pork Fresh Salad (Gỏi Tôm Thịt) — and you won’t just be watching.
You’ll be slicing, mixing, tasting, plating — side by side.

This workshop is completely FREE and perfect for young people who want to:

🥕 Learn real-life cooking skills
🍳 Build confidence in the kitchen
👯 Cook as a team
🌱 Discover how to make healthy, delicious food
💬 Connect and have fun together

No experience needed. Just bring yourself and your energy.

Spots are limited — grab yours here:
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/shrimp-and-pork-fresh-salad-vietnamese-cooking-workshop

03/03/2026

As we close “Những Miền Đất Nhớ | Lands We Remember,” Viet Hub NZ would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this journey possible.

What was initially planned as a two week exhibition became something far more meaningful. With the tremendous encouragement and endorsement from Te Whare Manaaki o Toda, the team generously offered to extend the exhibition. That gesture reflected shared belief, trust, and the strength of collective effort.

This exhibition was created to honour memory, belonging, and connection. It offered a space where Vietnamese stories could stand proudly within Aotearoa’s cultural landscape. Seeing visitors pause in front of a painting, lean closer, ask questions, and begin conversations across cultures reminded us why this mahi matters.

One moment that stayed with us was when an art teacher visited the exhibition. He spent time with the works, quietly observing each piece. Afterwards, he shared that he was in awe of the paintings and said they carry strong character and depth. He encouraged us to bring the exhibition to Napier, saying these works deserve to be seen by more communities. That conversation reminded us that art travels beyond language and beyond place.

We are sincerely grateful to our volunteers, distinguished guests, the artist Đặng Mậu Tựu, partners, families, and every visitor who walked through the doors. Your presence and encouragement carried this kaupapa further than we imagined.

While this chapter closes, the journey continues. Viet Hub NZ is now seeking new hosts across Aotearoa who would be open to supporting this mahi and helping us share these stories more widely. If you know of a gallery, community venue, council space, or organisation interested in collaborating, we warmly invite you to connect with us.

For exhibition enquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or artwork auction enquiries, please contact
[email protected]

This experience has shown us what becomes possible when community, culture, and collaboration come together.

With gratitude and pride,
Viet Hub NZ