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Family-owned brewery in Whakatāne, NZ
Fresh award-winning beer & cider, plus Rewind RTDs and GUZZ real fruit sodas - all made on site.
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A welcoming family-friendly taproom with plenty happening We are a family run business based in the eastern bay of plenty. Our Head Brewer is Tammy Viitakangas who is passionate about brewing flavoursome NZ Beers along with the rest of the team including her mum, Dad, Uncle Esko and Uncle Timo.

12/11/2026

🎶Live Music at the Taproom tomorrow night from 5pm. The John Doe Acoustic Rock duo will be here performing. Come down for some good tunes and drinks.

12/11/2026

Quiz night is on from 6pm tonight at the Taproom. Gather your mates & enter your team. It's free to enter. Phone: 07 3089644.

09/11/2026

This week at the Mata Taproom 🍻

🧠 Thursday 6pm - Trivia Quiz Night
Gather your mates & register your team. Free Entry. Prize for the top team + spin the wheel lucky winner. Ph: 07 3089644, email info@matab**r.nz to register

🎶Friday 5:30pm - Live Music
The John Doe Acoustic Rock Duo are performing. Come for some live tunes, dinner & drinks.

🍔 Saturday - Open from 12pm.
Come for a delicious burger & favourite pour from our 12 taps.

🎤 Sunday - Open Mic from 3pm.
Perform a few songs, or just chill and enjoy the creative talent in our community. All are welcome.

Mama G's Kitchen is open for dine-in and takeaway.

07/11/2026

Burger + Fresh local b**r ✔️

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07/11/2026

Have you tried Mama Gs Crispy Fried Chicken? It's a perfect match with a fresh Hazy on tap 😋

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05/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING! 👨‍🍳 Cook / Chef – Mama G's Kitchen

We're looking for a capable, creative and experienced Cook / Chef to join our small team at Mama G's Kitchen, based at Mata Brewery in Whakatāne.

Our fully equipped food truck-style kitchen serves up a popular menu of burgers, fried chicken, pizzas and other street food, along with occasional catering for functions.

We're looking for someone who:
- Has at least 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen
- Can confidently run kitchen service independently when required
- Is reliable, organised and works well under pressure
- Enjoys cooking and has fresh ideas to bring to the menu
- Is happy to get involved in all aspects of running a small kitchen
- Has a good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene

What we offer:

Four-day working week – Thursday to Sunday
- Approximately 30–40 hours per week
- Opportunity to develop new dishes and specials
- A friendly, small-team environment in a family-owned brewery
- Potential to progress into a kitchen management role in the future

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety and the opportunity to make your mark on our kitchen.

If you're an experienced cook or chef looking for something a little different, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Email your CV and a brief introduction to tammyv@matab**r.nz

Interested? View the full job details and apply https://nz.seek.com/job/95602402

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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Join Mama G's Kitchen at Mata Brewery! Experienced Cook/Chef wanted for a four-day week, with creative input and potential to progress.

05/11/2026

Quiz night is on from 6pm tonight! Gather your crew and give us a call to register your team. ph: 07 3089644. It's free to enter. Come have some fun and a night off cooking. 🍔🍕

02/11/2026

What a fun Halloween quiz night we had last week! Big congratulations to the Grinches who had their first win, and to the peoples choice best dressed prizes.
Our quiz night is back this Thursday 6pm. Phone 07 3089644 or email info@matab**r.nz to book in your team

31/10/2026

Come join us for Open Mic at the Taproom from 3pm today. Lee Barton is hosting.

Address

17 Gateway Crescent
Whakatane
3194

Website

http://www.matabeer.nz/

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