Share Kai

Share Kai uses kai/food to bring people together and help remove barriers to participating in our society.

Share Kai is a collaboration between InCommon, SEWN and the former refugee women from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Nepal/Bhutan who are members of the Share Kai Cooks Collective.

Together we create opportunities for our community to actively engage, learn from and make meaningful connections with those from different backgrounds.

We encourage everyone to participate in bringing about a more inclusive society by joining our events, volunteering with us or supporting the mahi/work of our Cooks Collective through ordering their catering or purchasing lunch at their Share Kai Café.

Group of people gathered around a table making dumplings or pastries in a kitchen setting, with various ingredients and trays visible.
People standing in line at an outdoor event with colorful flags above.
Three women wearing aprons and head coverings, standing under a tent at an outdoor event, smiling and making peace signs.
A group of people of various ages sitting together at a long table, sharing a meal in a communal setting. The table is covered with colorful tablecloths and decorated with menus and flowers.
Group of people at an outdoor gathering with a man in a colorful shirt laughing and interacting. Background includes trees and festive decorations.
A plate filled with various foods, including salads, noodles, a pastry, and a slice of melon, with a buffet spread in the background.

Learn more about Share Kai, the diverse cultures and cuisines who call Ōtautahi/Christchurch home and our upcoming events.

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Cultural Games Trail Launches
Cultural Games Trail Launches

The Te Kōrero Tākaro Play Trail launches in Ōtautahi Christchurch Central City on Race Relations Day, Friday 21 March, at the Snakes and Ladders game, outside The Piano - 142 Armagh Street. Come play with us, everyone is invited!

Supporting the Professional development of the Share Kai Cooks Collective
Supporting the Professional development of the Share Kai Cooks Collective

InCommon works alongside the Share Kai Cooks Collective to provide professional development and opportunities for the former refugee women who make up the membership of the Cooks Collective. The monthly Share Kai Cafe is one example of this in practice.

InCommon Workplaces - What makes our workplaces inclusive spaces?
InCommon Workplaces - What makes our workplaces inclusive spaces?

What makes our workplaces inclusive spaces? We’d love to hear your ideas and experiences.

Inclusivity Campaign Collaboration with Lincoln University
Inclusivity Campaign Collaboration with Lincoln University

In mid 2024 we worked alongside the Lincoln University Safer Communities team of staff and students to create a tailor made InCommon quiz and inclusivity poster campaign to help Lincoln students celebrate their common ground.

15 March Coronial Inquiry - A Shared Meal for the Community
15 March Coronial Inquiry - A Shared Meal for the Community

In October 2023 the coronial inquiry into the 15 March 2019 Ōtautahi Christchurch Masjidain attack began an 8 week process. Share Kai hosted a weekly meal, cooked by the Afghan Cooks Collective, for whānau and members of the Muslim community affected during this difficult period.