Kōrero Mai means talk to me in te reo Māori. We bring this coffee back for Mental Health Awareness Week because making time for each other matters all year round. A catch-up doesn’t need a big occasion. It might be a quick coffee before work, an overdue visit, or a chance to sit with someone and hear what’s been going on. Coffee gives us a place to begin. The rest is up to us.

For us, showing up means being part of the conversation every year. Wellbeing takes practice, and support for one another is ongoing. Coffee is our way of making space for connection, whether that’s through a bag of Kōrero Mai, a cup shared in one of our cafés, or a few minutes set aside for a kōrero. Every bag of Kōrero Mai supports the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is Belonging matters. Small actions can help someone feel included: reaching out, inviting them in and showing up when you said you would. Think of someone you could make room for this week. Put the kettle on, pull up a chair and see where the conversation goes.