Toru Road

01/02/2023

Yummm some of our Toru Road goodies gorgeously packed into one of The Koha Collective giftboxes. Get it..!

14/11/2022

Earlier this week I finally received my Bachelor of Business (Management) degree, post covid, post my 100 years of study!!! Such an awesome day, my Dad came down from Hawkes Bay, all my tamariki and mokopuna were there, it was so so spesh and a memory I will never forget.

Kākahu was gifted by my tamariki and their babies earlier in the week and I was able to put on some of the raukura that has been given to me from my Mum before she passed, and also Aunty June Jackson back in the day who has also passed - Nga Rauru represent! Dress made by our gorgeous niece Talia Soloa so cool felt like a wedding dress lol but black my fav, yellow flowers chosen by Winter because that is my fav colour, ula lole from the mokopuna to represent my Samoan side 🙂, bubbles/balloons ready for me on the day, makeup by moko Aaliyah, hair by Lagi Miti, kai by Master Kong lol. So spoilt as usual.

Dad was very emo and suffered immense teasing from me and the kids the entire evening, and he loved every moment, he even nearly had a speech which if you know him is extremely difficult for him but he did manage to stammer out that he was so proud.

I got the biggest cheer from my whānau on the day, and an even bigger solo moment from Augie telling everyone at Michael Fowler Centre that "Youre a rockstar Tracey Betham lol. Loved every moment.

Love my famz so much.
Dad Betham was there too in spirit and I thought about him prior to getting up on stage - he wouldve been there too if he was still here.

Cute pic of me and my main man.

01/09/2022

PAPA'S DAY GIFTBOX SPECIAL: To Kupu Kai Platter Board with Native Flora Dipping Bowls
Usually, $99.95 now $84.95

Stuck on what to get? Let your Papa, Dad, Uncle, Mum that is the Mum & Dad, Hubby or loved one unwrap one of our Kowhaiwhai or Kai Platter Boards this Sunday in celebration of Father's Day.

This bundle of Toru Road goods is presented on a specially designed Toi Kupu Gallery kai platter board along with two dipping bowls depicting Aotearoa's native flora Kākā Beak, and Pūriri. You get all this deliciousness in your bundle:

Toi Kupu Gallery Kai Platter Board engraved with the word KAI or with KOWHAIWHAI patterns (see photos)
Kākā Beak dipping bowl
Pūriri dipping bowl
Toru Road Tahi Bay Oil 250ml
Toru Road Pitted Kalamata Olives 180g
Toru Road Sundried Tomatoes 180g
Toru Road Horopito Dukkah 80g
Toru Road Kai Platter Board with Dipping Bowls is gift-wrapped in brown paper and tied with fresh bay leaves
PLUS Free delivery across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast

Special mention to my own Dad, Ken Hawkins who loves everything and anything to do with the word 'ing': hunting, fishing, diving, skiing, eating, and drinking! At 83 he doesn't do so much diving and skiing with his own "war wounds" from life, but none of that stops him from getting into the bush on a hunt with his mates and I love that. A few beers go down afterwards and I'm sure that's a main reason for heading out in the first place! Sending my love Hawkes Bay ways for my own papa this Father's Day x

Check us out on the website and get your order in before Saturday for local deliveries!

31/08/2022

PAPA'S DAY GIFTBOX SPECIAL: Toi Kupu Kai Platter Board with Native Flora Dipping Bowls
Usually, $99.95 now $84.95

Stuck on what to get? Let your Papa, Dad, Uncle, Mum that is the Mum & Dad, Hubby or loved one unwrap one of our Kowhaiwhai or Kai Platter Boards this Sunday in celebration of Father's Day.

This bundle of Toru Road goods is presented on a specially designed Toi Kupu Gallery kai platter board along with two dipping bowls depicting Aotearoa's native flora Kākā Beak, and Pūriri. You get all this deliciousness in your bundle:

Toi Kupu Gallery Kai Platter Board engraved with the word KAI or with KOWHAIWHAI patterns (see photos)
Kākā Beak dipping bowl
Pūriri dipping bowl
Toru Road Tahi Bay Oil 250ml
Toru Road Pitted Kalamata Olives 180g
Toru Road Sundried Tomatoes 180g
Toru Road Horopito Dukkah 80g
Toru Road Kai Platter Board with Dipping Bowls is gift-wrapped in brown paper and tied with fresh bay leaves
PLUS Free delivery across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast

Special mention to my own Dad, Ken Hawkins who loves everything and anything to do with the word 'ing': hunting, fishing, diving, skiing, eating, and drinking! At 83 he doesn't do so much diving and skiing with his own "war wounds" from life, but none of that stops him from getting into the bush on a hunt with his mates and I love that. A few beers go down afterwards and I'm sure that's a main reason for heading out in the first place! Sending my love Hawkes Bay ways for my own papa this Father's Day x

Check us out on the website and get your order in before Saturday for local deliveries

18/07/2022

NEW KOWHAIWHAI KAI PLATTER BOARDS

Loads of our Toru Road Kai goods are included in the Kai Platter Board bundle. We've added two new boards to choose from, either the original KAI platter board (with the word KAI ingraved on the board), of a KOWHAIWHAI patterned board (square or round). You choose. Also included in the bundle are two dipping bowls depicting Aotearoa's native flora Kākā Beak, and Pūriri. Each platter bundle also includes:
Toru Road Tahi Bay Oil 250ml
Toru Road Pitted Kalamata Olives 180g
Toru Road Sundried Tomatoes 180g
Toru Road Horopito Dukkah 80g
Toru Road Kai Platter Board with Dipping Bowls is gift-wrapped in brown paper and tied with fresh bay leaves
PLUS Free delivery across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast

The Toi Kupu Gallery designed kai platter boards either come with the word KAI engraved on it (board is 35cm x 21cm with a special lip on the board to contain your kai), or you can grab one of our new KOWHAIWHAI kai boards which are either round or square with a handle. They are 30x30cm (with handle 40x30cm) and 30x25cm (with handle 40x25cm) respectively. Just let us know when you order from www.toruroad.nz your preference.

02/05/2022

KAI PLATTER BOARD WITH NATIVE FLORA DIPPING BOWLS

Loads of our Toru Road Kai goods are included in this bundle and are presented on a specially designed Toi Kupu Gallery kai platter board alongside two of Aotearoa's native flora depicted on dipping bowls. You get all this deliciousness in your bundle:

* Toi Kupu Gallery Kai Platter Board engraved with the word KAI
* Kākā Beak dipping bowl
* Pūriri dipping bowl
* Toru Road Tahi Bay Oil 250ml
* Toru Road Pitted Kalamata Olives 180g
* Toru Road Sundried Tomatoes 180g
* Toru Road Horopito Dukkah 80g
* Toru Road Kai Platter Board with Dipping Bowls is gift-wrapped in brown paper
* PLUS Free delivery across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast

Each of the Toi Kupu Gallery designed kai platter boards has the word KAI engraved on it and is 35cm x 21cm with a special lip on the board to contain your kai.

​Toru Road Kai brings healthy and wholesome kai to your table.

02/05/2022

MĀMĀ'S DAY COLLAB - TORU ROAD X OSD

Treat your māmā to a beautiful collab pack between Toru Road and One Sweet Day. This mother/daughter collab is our first!

You get a One Sweet Day box of your choice (either shawties, baddies or brownie), AND, Toru Road's Parakuihi Māmā's Day Breakfast gift box. That's two gorgeous gift boxes at a special price of $70! The Breaky box includes:

* Toru Road Tiakarete Chocoholic Granola Whānau Pack 500g
* Manawa Rewarewa Honey 250g (winner of the Grand First Prize in the 10th Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest held in Asheville, USA)
* Toru Road Organic Loose Leaf Kawakawa Tea
* Loose Leaf Single Cup Tea Infuser
* Toru Road Dried Lemon Slices 20g

Order both boxes from either website now and you’ll get a box each from Toru Road X OSD for your special māmā (or even just for yourself!)

24/02/2022

Bringing people together is the key ingredient in the establishment of Toru Road and good food is the basis of this. With all the whānau now settled back in Aotearoa, its been a busy few months, and yes, nowadays the table extension is out so the famz can gather around the table!...

We used to have this big ole cow bell that the mokopuna would love to ring to round everyone up to the dinner table. You'd have to block your ears when you rang it, cos it boomed through the house,...

17/12/2021

Nau mai te Raumati me te Kirihimete!

Its time for us to take a well-deserved break with whānau over Christmas. Yessss!

Before we sign off, we just want to say ngā mihi to everyone that has supported our first year in business, for buying our kai, taking the time to share pics, and posts and spreading the word, and for providing us with feedback on TRK – we feel the aroha and support, so thank you.

The majority of the Toru Road Kai deliveries made their way out today, with the rest heading out the door tomorrow, and last ones early next week, which means that the aprons are off, and we are ready to get some serious staycation vibes happening!

If you are home this year like us, or venturing around the rohe this Kirihimete, travel safe - eat what you like, sleep late, laugh even if it is at your own expense, and spend that time with those you love that you've been hanging out all year to do. We'll be doing All of that too. We will be back open again on 17 January 2022.

Happy holidays everyone. Be good, or pretend to be. Arohanui. Tracey, August and whānau
xx

27/11/2021

Over the past two weeks, the following businesses have been participating in the 12 Days of Kirihimete.

Each business has surprised and delighted us all with their stunning mahi from kai, to whakakai (earrings), to specials, offers and bundles.

Search and you will see all of what the amazing businesses have to offer… the specials run out tomorrow, so please support & head along to check out:





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25/11/2021

My gorgeous 'Mana Wahine' earrings come from the beautiful Kahurangi Ross. Grab your own pair with her special deal just for the 12 days of Kirihimete! And check out her Kai Platter Boards that are included in platter board bundle - amazing mahi e hoa!



Toi Kupu Gallery came about as a creative outlet to help heal grief whanau experience by wearing jewellery with the names of our babies and loved ones who have passed away. It was important to me that our loved ones are remembered and honored for their significant place in our lives. In memory of my daughter Anahera Janine Te Aroha Ross-Lewis.

It has also become important to have a space to make bold statements about kaupapa Māori issues. From here the Bold Statement range of Land Back and Mana Motuhake products were born.

Kawakawa products feature in my pākihi as I am from Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga and they pay homage to our Tainui kawa of wearing Pareraukawa. It is my intention to expand into gift and homeward along with Merchandise. Nga mihi e te whanau. Nei ra te mihi mahana ki a koutou. Nā Kahurangi.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Mana Wahine range. 6 cm long (8cm with earring hooks) 3cm wide. Made from acrylic.

$58.00 per pair

Normally $68.00

This offer is available at (link in their bio)

Click the hashtag to browse all of the participating stores in the Christmas Celebrations. Every store has a special day and an offer just for you.

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Be sure to let them know you saw their offer on the 12 Days of Kirihimete.
We’ll announce the winners on the 1st December 2021.

Here are all of the businesses that are participating:






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23/11/2021

Small Business Saturday NZ is on it’s way!

Every year New Zealand Small Businesses get to share and celebrate

This year it's extra special for us and why?

It’s during our 12 Days of Kirihimete Specials and Offers

So here’s how you can join in the fun and support

A small business owner beams a huge smile every time someone either presses Like or Follow. (If you share this post too - you’re a star! THANK YOU!)

Check out the hashtag , you’ll see ALL the offers and specials posts from our 12 Days of Kirihimete businesses.

If you see something you love, every time you purchase from one of the participating businesses, you’ll automatically go into the Giveaway Draw.

… and last but not least, be sure to mark your calendar for this Small Business Saturday, 27 November 2021.

Thanks for supporting our small businesses!






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19/11/2021

On the 6th Day of Kirihimete


Toru Road Kai brings healthy and wholesome kai to your table

Bringing people together is the key ingredient in the establishment of Toru Road and good food is the basis of this.
Toru Road Kai is a whānau-owned business based in Porirua that began post lockdown last year. Most of the kai the whānau makes is vegan (with their youngest boy having his input into that), but whether you're vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or an eat-all kinda person (like most of the Toru Road whānau are), all the kai is healthy, wholesome, and good for you.
Bonus is that no matter your preference everyone can sit down at the table and enjoy what’s on offer.
Where possible the whānau includes indigenous ingredients into their products. Their Kale and Kawakawa Pesto is a fav, but the Horopito Dukkah and Tahi Bay Oil is fast becoming a must have. Kai is produced in small batches so check out their website, www.toruroad.nz and see the other kai that you could be digging into too!
Enter the Toru Road Kai Kirihimete Prize Draw

If you order from their website AND join their whānau mailing list at any time over the 12 Days of Kirihimete promotion, you will go into the draw to win their Kai Platter Board Bundle which retails at just over $200.

The prize for the bundle of Toru Road Kai goods is presented on a Toi Kupu Gallery designed kai platter board and will be drawn the day after the close of the promotion and shipped out to the winner shortly after.

Thank you for supporting our pakihi & the other small businesses over this Kirihimete season!

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Be sure to let the business know you saw their offer on the 12 Days of Kirihimete & be in to win the giveaway.
Here are all of the businesses that are participating:





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18/11/2021

For all our whānau up and around Pukekohe area, check out their 12 days of Kirihimete special offer on now:


Columbus Coffee inside Pukekohe Mitre 10

12 DAYS OF KIRIHIMETE SPECIAL OFFER
Free Large Coffee with any Kitchen Meal ordered

Please mention the code: 12 days
Terms and Conditions:
One free large coffee per transaction
Redeemable once only
Offer valid until 27th November 2021

Columbus Coffee Inside Mitre 10 Pukekohe has been a part of the community for the past 10 years.
We are proudly locally owned and managed with all our staff being locals to our community.
We love to support locals and use local produce and products where we can.
We thrive as a team to provide great service and getting to know our customers on a personal level.
Our team bake and cook all meals and cabinet items fresh onsite daily using local fresh produce where possible.

What makes our employment in Columbus Coffee Pukekohe so inviting is the backing of a great community and support office.
The highlight has got to be the people. Getting our daily chats and smiles through our loyal customers really does make our day. Its been and extremely tough year as all would agree but we are starting to enjoy the benefit of seeing our locals back with a smile, even if its for Restricted Takeaway menus only for now.

Pop down to Columbus Pukekohe Mitre 10 and see us, get in touch with us on our socials, website, phone 09-238 3103 or you can order on our app.

Click the hashtag to browse all of the participating stores in the Christmas Celebrations. Every store has a special day and offer just for you.

Be sure to let them know you saw their offer on the 12 Days of Kirihimete.
We’ll announce the winners on the 1st December 2021.

Here are all of the businesses that are participating:




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17/11/2021

Click the hashtag to browse all of the participating stores in the Christmas Celebrations. Every store has a special day and offer just for you.
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Be sure to let them know you saw their offer on the 12 Days of Kirihimete.
We’ll announce the winners on the 1st December 2021.
Here are all of the businesses that are participating:





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05/10/2021

Taking time out to take in the scenery is on Tracey’s to do list. See what else she’s been up to with her Toru Road her Kai business and hear about her plans for Toru Road Events and Toru Road Prop Hire www.toruroad.nz/toru-road-blog

23/09/2021

Kia ora whānau
Wow those five that I completed were well worth the effort! Taught me a few new tricks for sure. Happy to let you all know that I have been successful in grabbing one of their scholarships and I am pretty sure I will learn some new skills to help me grow Toru Road. Let the adventures begin! Thanks everyone who watched my lil videos, and supported me. Ngā mihi

09/09/2021

Obsessed with our Tahi Bay Oil and Horopito Dukkah Combo - must have on a Friday night platter with a fresh loaf of bread.

14/07/2021

“Madly its been just over a year since I finished 30 years of working for others. I can’t quite believe that either.” Read up on how the past year on The Road to Toru Road has faired for Tracey and also grab a Horopito Dukkah and Tahi Bay Oil combo deal before the deal closes at the end of the month. https://www.toruroad.nz/toru-road-blog/one-year-on

21/05/2021

Have you tried our Horopito Dukkah with our Tahi Bay Oil yet? With fresh bread, on your vege or protein. Dont forget to share with the whanau.

20/05/2021

Toru Road Kale & Kawakawa pesto pasta. Looks delicious .douglas.167 Using your pasta recipe

29/04/2021

Tracey has had her skates on... adding some new kai products to the Toru Road Kai store. Have a read of Tracey’s blog to find out more https://www.toruroad.nz/toru-road-blog

27/04/2021

Need to get more greens into you? This is kale that actually tastes great! The base is raw kale with sunflower seeds and the added earthiness of kawakawa/bush pesto. It’s the first of Toru Road Kai that we incorporated our own indigenous ingredient of kawakawa. A coarsely made pesto (at the request of Tracey's son Keenau to "make it more meaty" - even though he's vegan!)

A few years ago Tracey started moving into eating healthy food, trying out vegan, organic, more wholesome and more natural foods. Buying a bunch of kale was at the top of the list - that's healthy right? Not enjoying the taste of that kale made her think that she could probably eat it if it was hidden in a pesto. Kale Pesto was born and is now a staple in her household, no longer hidden it’s the forefront of our business. Toru Road Kale & Kawakawa Pesto​ was the beginning of the Toru Road journey for her and her whanau.

25/04/2021

Love it when the whanau take pics of their kai for us

16/04/2021

16/04/2021

Warm pita bread, hummus & our Horopito Dukkah. All ready for the weekend whanau!

07/04/2021

Having whanau and friends in one place over kai is always a celebration but what you might not know is that behind the scenes Toru Road Events has created some gorgeous celebrations. With an events management background, Tracey has a number of events under her belt and whilst Toru Road Kai is a new venture, Toru Road Events is integral to our kaupapa of bringing people together.

From a beautiful Chanel themed birthday party, weddings, as well as numerous corporate events each one was themed to make them super special. A Christmas party 007 Casino Night for 30 pax with welcome cocktail, chocolate coin stack favours, poker tables, and of course a roulette wheel. How about Howdy Partner Y'all invited to a Country and Western night with line-dancers, western photo backdrop, Texas bunting, and a meal fit for that shindig (think whole pig, corn, cornbread, potato salad!). We've done a drive-in movie night with drinks being served by a 1950's waitress wearing roller skates, a bar setup on a mechanics car lift, movie roll of photos on the wall, and drinks served in shiny 50's car-boots - the guest of honour was surprised that night with a Cadillac ride to the venue and the roller doors lifted to that scene, one guest even brought their movie ticket (the invite). Or what about a Kiwiana Inspired Trade Exhibition conference opening at SkyCity (think beach scenes, a cricket pitch with players actually playing cricket, Kiwiana food carts, and Kiwiana bunting), or how about the Great Gatsby themed Gala Dinner for 300 guests held at SkyCity Auckland - Tracey sought out glass globes for the centre of each table, hired the champagne tower stand from Tauranga, got gold pillars and props for the massive photo green screen, booked entertainment, and worked with the team at SkyCity so that six wait staff wore their number 1 uniforms with a white napkin over their arm at the entrance - just to make it that lil bit OTT. Any of these ideas resonate or want more inspo for your next celebration, the n give us a call or email [email protected] for ideas or inspo

24/03/2021

Read more about Traceys post lockdown business and the green strategies shes incorporating into Toru Road

22/03/2021

Look at all these delicious locally foraged goodies, and also some organic garlic sourced from our friends at KiwiGarlic. Loves. Looking forward to trying out the Pineapple Sage (with the red flowers), smells delicious, and also the gorse flowers - will never run out of them, just dodging the prickles from the gorse was a little testing.

21/03/2021

Today is the perfect day for a big fat kale and kawakawa pesto scone. (No butter or cheese went into the making of these beauties).