Mana Motuhake o te Kai has three foundational and interwoven pou by which people and organisations can learn and engage with Māori whānau and hapū in a culturally appropriate way; Tāngata, Taiao and Tikanga. By embracing these pou, people and organisations can move towards greater hauora through kai.

Urban Farms are not unlike community gardens, in that they are also spaces for training volunteers, hosting workshops, and leading tours. Many farmers manage their sites as places of harvest and teaching- the social aspect is key to ongoing community buy-in to the farm and CSA.

Being able to grow food is essential in the face of climate change, particularly in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Auckland Council has developed a climate plan called Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri to address this challenge.

The Future of Food for West Auckland event was held on the 10th July 2021. The purpose of the event

was to bring together a diverse range of people to share their experiences and perspectives to co-create a pathway for West Auckland's food future.

Through a series of Kai Conversations events held across West Auckland in 2025, Kai West created a space for honest kōrero about lived experiences, challenges and possibilities. The report draws on these voices to shape a collective vision for the future of food in the area.