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Join us for a meal to manaaki/welcome some of our newest residents, including former refugees, who now call Ōtautahi home.

A chance to make connections and meet others over a delicious meal and live performance of traditional Eritrean music. Learn about the journeys of others, celebrate the diversity of our city.

Join us to kick off Welcome Week 2025 together with new friends!

Eritrean musicians - Yosief and Gebrekidam - and menu (cooked by the Eritrean Share Kai Cooks Collective) see below!

Tickets: $26 for dinner, dessert and drink. Children’s ticket $13. Price contributes towards 20 free meals for our former refugee diners.

Venue: Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue.

Meals are a collaboration with Purapura Whetu Pōwhiri, the Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre and the Christchurch City Council Welcoming Communities.