Join Us For Dinner. We Want To Meet You !
Step into an evening of connection, culture, and community at our "Meet the Locals" Dinner—a unique gathering where visitors and invited locals come together to share food, stories, and laughter.
Designed to immerse you in the heart of Whanganui, this event offers so much more than a meal—it's a chance to connect with friendly locals and fellow travellers in a warm, personal setting.
Seats to these dinners are limited (max 30 visitors) to ensure authentic and varied interactions, meals are buffet style to ensure variety and abundance. The evening will be facilitated to ensure an inclusive and fun-filled evening.
Why Join our Dinners ?
Authentic Interactions
See the people you might meet at the dinners
Buffet Meal
Experience a variety of dishes both European and Māori inspired
Create Memorable Moments
Its always the people encounters that you remember most
Schedule for Dinners
Generally these dinners run every Wednesday and Saturday evenings. You are advised to arrive at 620 pm, and be formally welcomed with a karanga (a Māori ritual chant of welcome) at 6.30 pm (sharp). Each dinner is scheduled to end at 8.00 pm. Confirmed Dinner Dates for 2026 are as follows: