Ngā Wāhi Kai

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes manuhiri to Tāmaki Makaurau and encourages you try these stand-out Māori-owned bars and eateries during the Iwi Chairs Forum.

Parakuihi & Tina | Breakfast & Lunch

Explore Tāmaki Makaurau's vibrant Māori-owned eateries for delicious a breakfast or lunch

KINGSLAND

Harlan Pepper Food Co.

317 New North Road, Kingsland
09 373 3893
www.harlanpepper.co.nz
Owner: Hemi  Gibson
Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Kahungunu

Vibrant and cheeky, like its owner, Harlan Pepper is your friendly neighbourhood eatery. A tasty menu that has something for everyone available Monday to Friday 7am - 2:30pm.
SANDRINGHAM

Blue Rose Cafe

414 Sandringham Road, Sandringham
09 846 1579
www.bluerosecatering.co.nz
Owners: Robbie & Lennie
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu

Blue Rose is a beautiful fusion of Cook Island and Māori flavours alongside a selection of breakfast and lunch classics. Their fusion pies are a must try, with fillings such as palusami, hāngī, and boil up.
WAIUKU

OHA Cafe

9 Kitchener Road
Waiuku
www.facebook.com/ohacafe
Owner: Summa Simperingham
Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua

Whānau owned, whānau run cafe in Waiuku. A perfect blend of delicious food and beautiful location. The café specialises in exquisite New Zealand cuisine and is well-known for its signature dishes - Eggs Benedict and coffee. The ambiance of the café is cozy and comfortable, and it is certainly a place where you can enjoy a delightful meal with family or friends.
CBD

Pink Neon Sign

35 High Street
Auckland CBD
www.instagram.com/pinkneonsign
Owner: Rosie Russell
Ngāti Hine

Located on a beautiful 1930's Auckland building on High Street, Pink Neon Sign is a cute little café that serves delicious coffee and plant-based kai. It’s a tucked away light and bright space with sunlight streaming in the gap against the adjoining brick building, and really friendly staff.
NEW LYNN

Mt Atkinson Coffee Shop

44B Portage Road
New Lynn
www.mtatkinson.co.nz
Co-Owner: Emily Parsons
Ngāpuhi, Ngātiwai, Ngāti Pūkenga

Mt Atkinson coffee shop is a place for you to enjoy, relax and be inspired. They are committed to serving you the best brew in the West along with tasty good food for breakfast and lunch. Flat white, batch brew or nitro cold brew, they have something on the menu for you to enjoy.
GREY LYNN

Ada Restaurant

454 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
www.adarestaurant.co.nz
Co-Owner: Kia Kanuta
Ngāpuhi

Voted most outstanding chef in Auckland, Head Chef and co-owner Kia Kanuta has a vision of connecting people to kai, all of the dishes at Ada have been created with an element where you share or are encouraged to use your hands. Ada is a beautiful spot inside the Convent Hotel.

Hapa | Dinner

Indulge in a delightful dinner at one of Tāmaki Makaurau's exceptional Māori-owned restaurants.
Whether you prefer a relaxed meal or something more upscale, these pakihi offer something for every taste.

Inu | Drinks

Discover Tāmaki Makaurau's vibrant Māori-owned bars, perfect for a quiet drink or lively gathering

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