Gather Coffee & Bites

31/03/2026

Will you be running on 20% sleep and 100% chaos? We’ve got you ☕️⚡️

Come find us for that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ caffeine fix, you would have earned it.

See you Sunday!!!! 👌

And for the exhausted parents that have been awake for 80% of the weekend and needing a decent caffeine top-up, we’ve got Grace from Gather Coffee & Bites coming out too!!
Word on the street is her coffee is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

20/11/2025

🎄✨ Dannevirke Market… we’re coming for ya! ✨🎄

See you all TOMORROW from 4–8pm for an evening packed with epic vibes, incredibly talented stallholders, and all the festive feels!

Gather is rolling in with our locally-famous good brews ☕️💛 PLUS… we’re dropping limited-edition Christmas specials!

Think Gingerbread goodness and Peppermint magic, hot or iced, you choose your festive mood 😍❄️🔥

Bring the family, make a night of it, support local, sip something delicious, and soak up all that market sparkle.

Can’t wait to caffeinate you, Dannevirke! 🎅🌟

19/11/2025

From high jump and sprints, to shot put and discus our awesome rural school kids absolutely crushed it today at their athletics day! 🏃‍♂️💨🏅

Their energy was high, their smiles were big, and their determination was next level!

Community is everything to me, and being able to show up, give back, and fuel the fun means more than you know. 💛

Every cup poured, every smile shared, every cheer from the sidelines, that’s what Gather is all about! ☕️✨

Keeping you all caffeinated (with a smile, always!) is what fills my cup ☕️✨

Thanks for having Gather along for the ride! What a day! 🌾🙌

18/11/2025

The coffees are on Jase this Sunday… and Gather is rolling in to keep the vibes high! ☕️✨

Come cruise out to 63 Oparatai Road, Mangatainoka between 10–10:45am for the open home of this stunning lifestyle property and grab yourself a FREE coffee while you’re at it!

Beautiful setting ✔️
Dream home vibes ✔️
Fresh brews ✔️
Your new home ✔️

Pop in, take a look around, sip something delicious, and say hi — we can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🏡💛

The coffees are on me!! ☕️

Come along to the open home this Sunday between 10-10:45am and collect a free coffee while viewing this stunning lifestyle!

63 Oparatai Road, Mangatainoka

See you there!!

17/11/2025

✨ It’s all go at Gather this time of year! ✨
Markets, pop-ups, catering, private functions… you name it, we’re fueling it with both coffee and kai! ☕🍴💥
And honestly? We’re here for every busy, delicious, caffeine-and-food-filled moment.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Gather!

📍 Market days packed with sunshine, smiles, brews and bites

🚚 Pop-ups popping off around the region with your fave coffees and fresh food.

🥂 Private functions where we bring the vibes, the flavour and the fuel.

🍽️ Catering for events that deserve a little extra goodness on the table.

☕🍔 From that perfect morning flat white to tasty treats and food we’ve got you covered.

It’s busy, it’s buzzy, and it’s beautifully full, just how we like it!

Thanks for riding the “Sip & Savour” wave with us.

Can’t wait to see you out and about this week! 💛✨

17/11/2025

🏃‍♂️☕ Rural Schools Athletics Day!

We’re coming for ya! ☕🏃‍♀️

This Wednesday, Gather will be on-site keeping all our awesome supporters fuelled and refreshed!

We’ll be serving up freshly brewed coffees, chilled cold drinks, and all the good vibes while you cheer on our amazing young athletes.

Bring your voices, your energy, and we’ll bring the caffeine!

Gather, Sip, Savour, Celebrate.

See you trackside! 🙌✨

15/11/2025

☀️ Here’s to the Weekend 2.0, Dannevirke! 🎄✨

The sun is sun-ing, the people are out-ing, and Gather is here sharing all the good vibes (and great coffee!) with you all today!

It seems the Christmas spirit has officially reached the cart…

🎅🏼🎁 A few cheeky decorations have snuck their way in, and we’re not mad about it.

Pop down, say hi, soak up the sunshine, and grab a cup that’s guaranteed to kickstart your weekend the right way.

☕💛

15/11/2025

WOW… what an absolutely incredible day Gather had at the Cross Hills Garden Country Fair! 🌸✨

The coffee was coffee-ing, the banter was banter-ing, the sun was sun-ing and honestly… the vibes? They were on a whole new level! 🌞💛

This was by far my favourite day in the cart to date! The energy, the people, the laughter, the constant flow of happy faces grabbing their caffeine fix… pure magic. ✨

A massive shoutout to the insanely talented stallholders who brought the most amazing creations, flavours, crafts and goodness. You all made the atmosphere unbeatable and the day our biggest one yet! 🎉🛍️

My heart (and coffee machine) are still buzzing!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to Gather! ☕💫

Until next time! 💛

31/10/2025

✨ Wedding season is in full swing! ✨

One of the best parts of this time of year is getting to combine two of my favourite things, celebrating love and creating delicious, rustic food! 🥂💍

Not only do I get to stand beside my couples as their celebrant, but I also get to bring a little magic to their day with Gather’s beautiful wine barrel platters the perfect addition for your cocktail hour or mingling time with a glass of celebratory bubbles in hand. 🍇🧀🥖

If you’re planning your wedding or special event, get in touch today, let’s make your day unforgettable from “I do” to “cheers!” 💕

08/10/2025

You don't need to wait for Santa to start planning the most epic end-of-year Christmas party! 🎄✨

The calendar might say October, but we say it's never too early to lock in the best catering for your holiday bash!

Skip the stress and let Gather bring the flavour and flair to your festive celebration!

From a morning meeting pick-me-up to an evening spectacular, we've got your whole event covered:

☕ Coffee & Drinks: Fuel your festivities with our fantastic coffee, refreshing cold drinks, and maybe even a festive non-alcoholic 'mocktail'!

🍔 Fun & Festive Canapés: Think delicious, bite-sized magic that keeps the conversation flowing.

🧀 Exciting Platters & Food: Our signature spreads are the stuff of legends—perfect for grazing and guaranteed to impress your guests.

Don't let the best dates slip away!

Get in touch with us today to talk through your Christmas party needs and let Gather make your end-of-year event absolutely unforgettable!

08/10/2025

☕ Meet the Gather Crew! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Hey friends! 👋 You might know Gather as the place for that perfect cup of coffee or special treat, but we're thrilled to officially introduce you to the whole gang that makes this little dream a reality!

Gather isn't just about my personal love affair with the coffee; it's a genuine family affair! 🏡

We're all involved, and we all have a crucial role! That includes our resident star cart reverser (you know who you are 😉), our little but demanding official taste testers (they ensure every sweet treat is perfect!).

When you support Gather, you're not just supporting a business you're supporting us, the whole family.

We pour all of our energy and passion into every cup!

Come say hi next time! ❤️

29/09/2025

✨ Today was all about community ✨

From the Ruahine Kindergartens whānau & tamariki dance rave 💃🕺 to a surprise Busy Bees workplace shout ☕️🐝

Gather was there with coffee, laughs, and plenty of good banter flowing!

I even had some great little apprentices on the tools today 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 training up the next generation of baristas 🌟.

Nothing beats seeing smiles over a cuppa and being part of the moments that bring us all together. 💛

Love the community you live in, support the community you’re part of! we sure do! 🌿