Community Café
Here for you. Here for Taitokerau
Nau mai ki te Whare Āwhina.
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi ō te motu. Tēnei te mihi aroha ki ā koutou katoa.
We are a Māori provider of social support and community law services for whānau in Taitokerau.
You can find our community café in the heart of Whangārei - so come in for a cuppa and explore your future options.
Whangārei: 93 Cameron St
Kaikohe: 119 Broadway
Kia Ora
Whare Āwhina is a place where you and your whānau are valued, respected and accepted for who you are.
Your wellbeing and aspirations at are the heart of everything we do. We're community change makers, lawyers and social workers here to help.
At our Community Café, you’ll find more than just a warm welcome. It’s a space to rest, connect, and enjoy a nourishing light meal or healthy lunch — served free of charge, six days a week.
We run a busy social supermarket and food rescue organisation Whakaora Kai, and provide free legal advice and education through our Community Law team.
From housing navigation and WINZ support to tailored wellbeing plans, we’re here to support you on your path forward.
Come in for a cuppa and kōrero
Karere ō te wā | Latest news
Every year:
1300+
Requests for legal support are received
188
Tonnes of unwanted food is distributed via Whakaora Kai
300+
Housing needs assessments are completed
15,000+
Free hot meals are prepared and served
2,600+
shopping slots are available at our social supermarket
If there's a gap, Whare Āwhina will fill it
"Whare Āwhina is a place where people can come in and have a cup of tea and a chat. No problem is too tough, hard, too big or too small. There’s always a listening ear and a keenness to see people well and safe. There’s courageousness too. If there’s a gap, they will fill it."
