Youth Cooking Programme
Te Kai o Te Ngakau
Hands-on cooking workshops that build independence, healthy habits, and confidence for youth.
Te Kai o Te Ngakau equips rangatahi with practical cooking skills so they can provide for themselves and support future goals.
Workshops cover meal planning, pantry building, food budgeting, and preparation for everyday meals and special occasions.
The programme blends nutrition and food hygiene with emotional wellbeing education to support body and mind together.
Service Focus
Key Focus Areas
Practical elements that shape this service pathway.
Cook nutritious meals on a budget
Build confidence in kitchen and pantry
Understand food hygiene and nutrition
Learn how food behaviour affects confidence and self-esteem
Use cooking as a pathway for community contribution
Expected Results
Expected Outcomes
What participants can expect to build through consistent engagement.
Greater self-sufficiency and life readiness
Improved food literacy and healthy eating habits
Stronger confidence and social connection
Next Step
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