Aired on Radio 16/09/2025: Pepe’s Café is tucked away in Porirua, a warm and soulful eatery that has become a sanctuary of comfort, connection and cultural pride.

The menu is unapologetically nostalgic, offering “home food” that speaks to the hearts of Pacific communities.  

Whether it’s the best pie you’ll ever eat or a simple dish that transports you back in time, every bite at Pepe’s carries the love and intention of two people who deeply understand that food is language, identity, and love.

Yanah Partsch joined Island Time to talk about the business and serving the community with good kai.