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Kākahu Connie

Kākahu Connie

Working on kakahu while running her store, Huria Designs, at Pride Fest Out West. Connie was a lifelong resident of Te Atatū Peninsula and teaches kākahu (weaving koworai and harakeke flax) at the local community hub.  Already an accomplished artist she is expanding...

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Donna-Maree Survivor

Donna-Maree Survivor

Donna-Maree Taonga market stall at Pride Fest Out West. Donna-Maree Smith had a brain meningioma removed 3 years ago, forcing her to have to relearn how to do everyday things. Despite those challenges she proves time and time again that nothing can slow her...

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Old devices, new purpose

Old devices, new purpose

Danny from Kreative Kuki feeling like a winner with her own personal laptop to take home. Auckland council had a number of devices that were being retired from official service. Our IT guy Jaco not wanting to waste this potential asset took them in to refurbish and...

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Rohan’s Bloom Effect Trees

Rohan’s Bloom Effect Trees

Rohan, “I designed the Bloom Effect tree in the form of a stylized Pohutukawa tree.   The Pohutukawa can live for up to 1,000 years, growing in what are often severely adverse conditions. They cling to windswept cliffs with their gnarled roots. They battle a...

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ANZAC Wall Tiles

ANZAC Wall Tiles

ANZAC display at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre For ANZAC day this year Simon (Rox Designs) put together a beautiful display dedicated to our fallen soldiers that fused traditional craftsmanship and modern-day technology. Simon designed and crafted 12 laser...

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Geek Out for Pride

Geek Out for Pride

Prop sword and shield workshop This year as part of Pride Month we were lucky to be part of Geek Out for Pride. This is a rainbow community pop culture event featuring gaming, cosplay, comics and workshops in a friendly, supportive environment. Unfortunately it had to...

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