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Collectibles
Captain Ukuleles
Bevan is the owner of Captain Ukuleles, he has been playing the ukulele (under sufferance) since joining the Big Muffin Serious Band as a fresh-faced (poxy) teenager late last century. Eventually, his hands turned to the construction of ukuleles, with an emphasis on exploring the (largely unexplored) native woods and their uses in instrument making.
Bevan is also a music teacher and has a recording studio in the small rural settlement of Te Pahu, Waikato.
The Wood:
New Zealand has many endemic species that are perfect for instrument making. Some of the timbers make great tonewoods, like Mangeao, Kohekohe, Matai and Kauri. Others are ideal for fretboards and bridges, especially Puriri and Pohutukawa. Tawa is ideal for necks due to its stability and medium density. Rewarewa makes a lovely back, with book matching showing off the remarkable grain and medullary rays. On each Captain ukulele, there will be up to eight different kinds of wood, making it both a musical instrument and a piece of interesting art, with links to our botanical history.
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Baby & kids, Collectibles
Huggable Hearts
Huggable Hearts is a family-run organisation providing grieving families who have lost a baby with a fabric heart made to their angel’s birth weight. Huggable Hearts give families a special everlasting keepsake to hug and hold. It is a free service to New Zealand residents who have had an angel baby*.
The heart-shaped moments are made using in various materials. They are sewn and filled with rice/polyfill to the weight recorded for the angel baby. If no weight is known they can still provide one based on the approximate age of the angel baby.
Huggable Hearts is a registered New Zealand charity (CC52524). Donations are muchly appreciated.
*An angel baby is a baby lost prior to birth or after birth.
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Pins, badges & patches
Just For You Name Badges
Loved by nurses, doctors, midwives, medical professionals, health care assistants, caregivers, teachers, childcare, hospital volunteers, health & aged care staff. Karyn’s custom name badges are seen in hospitals, medical centers, schools and childcare centers all over the world.
Each bespoke name badge is handmade and unique, made just for you.
Choose from our 101 designs & 21 background colours.
What’s great about wearing name badges? Add a comforting touch when meeting patients and their families. Wearing a name badge gives the ability for others to easily see who you are making you identifiable. Name Badges are welcoming for patients in hospitals and are a positive friendly way to say “Hi I’m Sarah, I work here, I’m taking care of you” promoting easy conversation between patients and medical staff. In addition, it can make a positive impact on the customer service you provide.
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Artwork, Clothing, Cultural, Jewellery, New Zealand & Maori
Mahi Toi
Mahi Toi is the home of high-quality, original, affordable paintings and art by Māori artist Spencer Bellas. Spencer has been running Mahi Toi for over a decade where he sells his own artwork.
In June 2019 Spencer opened a small store in Takapuna and now along with his work, he sells New Zealand made and designed products to supports 20+ New Zealand creatives.
Spencer also makes corporate bins and bags and caters to 30+ organisations nationwide.
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Bracelets & bangles, Earrings, Gifts, New Zealand & Maori
Poi Creations
Ria is the creator of Poi Creations. As a mother of 4 growing boys that love to represent their region for sports, she found it hard selling raffles, batons up tickets, etc. to the same family members. They all work hard for the money so thought due to her love of crafting and making things with hands, she could make Poi to help. Poi, moved to Poi Xmas decorations, then to Poi earrings.
Ria was born and bred in Porirua and she is a descendent of Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa, Ngai Tahu, Rongomaiwahine, and Tuwharetoa. Although they make mostly poi earrings, they are passionate about creating products that are eco-friendly with reusable resources, such as bio-degradable bags, old pillow stuffing, and wool from Op-Shops or leftovers from friends and family.
Ria was very proud when New Zealand PM Jacinda Arden was seen wearing one of her Poi earrings creations recently.
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Cultural, Home décor, Knitting & weaving, New Zealand & Maori
Te Awhi Toi
Crystal from Te Awhi Toi makes handmade Māori art pieces including personalised korowai and harakeke (New Zealand flax) creations.
She only recently started so her product range is still expanding, and she can make items on request.
Some of her recent creations include raranga Harakeke Putiputi, Kete Timata, Kete Whiri, Kono.
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Necklaces, New Zealand & Maori, Pounamu
Tuhuru Taonga
George from Tuhuru Taonga was born and raised in a small Māori settlement on the West Coast of New Zealand called Arahura Pā. It was here his fascination and love for pounamu began.
Working only with pounamu he combines modern contemporary styles with time-honoured designs. George’s mission is to help elevate the arts amongst his hapū (subtribe or clan) and to provide a platform for his whānau (extended family) to promote and sell their work.
You can browse the authentic range of handmade carvings and purchase directly or commission a custom made piece.
All of his art is made using genuine New Zealand pounamu that he sources by himself and with other kaitiaki pounamu (guardians) on Te Tai o Poutini (New Zealand’s West Coast). George and the other kaitiaki pounamu believe it is important that when someone is buying taonga pounamu, they get the genuine real deal.
They feel it is wrong that the majority of Jade carvings sold in New Zealand are made from British Columbian Jade carved in China using Māori designs. It is their goal, therefore, to educate and encourage people to buy Māori made taonga (treasure).George also has information on his website about the different types of Pounamu, and the related Mythology and Legends.
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