Mana Motuhake o te Kai evaluation July 2025
This evaluation looks at how Mana Motuhake o Te Kai is helping West Auckland communities reclaim their connection to kai (food) in a way that’s guided by mātauranga Māori and local knowledge. The kaupapa brings together marae, schools, kai growers and whānau to build stronger, more self-determined food systems. It shares real stories of how […]
Kai Sovereignty Theory of Change – Healthy Families NZ
Across Aotearoa, communities are reimagining their relationship with kai — drawing on deep knowledge, lived experience, and collective strength to shape food systems that reflect who they are and what they value. Supporting this growing movement, the Healthy Families NZ workforce co-developed a national theory of change for Kai sovereignty: a shared framework to guide […]
Kai Villages: A showcase of community-led food sovereignty in West Auckland
At its core, Kai Villages is about connection, care, and community leadership. This initiative is more than just about food—it’s about unlocking the potential that already exists within communities, supporting them to share knowledge, strengthen local networks, and shape food systems in ways that are sustainable, culturally grounded, and led by thepeople themselves. The Kai Villages Showcase highlights […]
Mana Motuhake o te Kai Framework
Healthy Families Waitākere has engaged with several organisations and whānau on the issue of food security and discussed how to grow kai sovereignty in West Auckland. Kai sovereignty emphasises placing control of food back into local communities. If you would like to know more about this mahi, please email hfw@sportwaitakere.nz Mana Motuhake o te Kai […]
Waitākere Urban Farm Feasibility Study Report
This report brings together the available resources and insights for a sustainable Urban Farm in West Auckland, including identified sites, expert planning advice, advice from key partners, and recommendations. Download Appendix 1 Appendix 2
Food Rescue in 2022
Healthy Families Waitākere Systems Innovator Rea Kenkel was thrilled to have been asked to review and provide feedback on the second report in the food waste series from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. The report builds on advice on how to combat food waste and the role and limitations of food […]
Maramataka
Healthy Families Waitākere, alongside a number of other Healthy Families sites, is working alongside the community to revive this traditional practice and bring in into everyday life. Today, Maramataka is being weaved into people’s particular ways of living and work practice, where they’ve adapted this practice to align to the Gregorian calendar. Healthy Families Waitākere […]
Easy Choice Family Kai Cookbooks
Easy Choice – Family Kai is a free seasonal meal planner and recipe book which helps families shop for, cook and eat nourishing and affordable food. Easy Choice was developed in partnership with the Fresh Choice supermarket in Ranui and Glen Eden. Download
Food in Schools – Insights report (February 2020)
This document shares what has been learned throughout the initial stages. It draws from learnings from existing information sources, programme staff, alongside the school community. Download