Hākari with the Aunties

“Nau mai e ngā hua e hora nei – welcome the bountiful fruits that have been laid out before us.”

Join the Aunties of Omaka Marae for a feast unlike any other. For one night only, the co-lab behind the popular Manaaki preserves and condiments, bring you a night rich in culture and tradition while also paying homage to contemporary Māori cuisine.

Inspired by the Aunties of old – the “Queens of Manaakitanga” – who always had the pataka stocked, Hākari will take guests on a cultural and culinary journey, with each course telling its own unique – and local – story.

Live music and cultural performances will set the scene for a stunning night. For hundreds of years hākari – or feasts – have played a key role in Māori culture as a demonstration of hospitality. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience refined but generous Māori kai in a marae environment.

Tickets are $150 and include canapes, a 3 course dinner and welcome drink, plus an evening jam-packed full of cultural entertainment. A cash bar will be available.

To book, email - kiaora@tastemanaaki.com