Journal
-
2024: The Ultimate Year of Growth for Our Pakihi
"Throughout the year, expressing my creativity became a vital source of my personal healing."
-
Waiapu Road retail store opening!
Fast forward to 2024 and here I am, opening my very own retail store!
-
Our journey to Europe
A few months ago, I touched on finding the right balance between work and whānau life in one of my previous blog posts. We're navigating through it all.In July, my...
-
An ode of love, mai i te mokopuna ki tōna pāpā
The inspiration behind our new Taikehu collection is inspired by and dedicated to him. An ode of love, mai i te mokopuna ki tōna pāpā ✨ Taikehu Crawford
-
Emerging Business Award 2023
Winning the Emerging Business award has been a highlight of the year, and it was even more special that I could take that good news home to my pāpā.I was...
-
Waiapu Road takes on China
My eyes were opened to a bigger world! Visiting my suppliers in China and being in the factories for the first time to be involved in the process and creation...
-
My moko chose me.
My moko chose me, at the right time and right place. I can’t describe it, but your moko calls you. It begins as a thought and progresses to envisioning yourself wearing...
-
Balancing Mum and Work life.
Juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and running a successful business can be overwhelming. Finding the perfect work-life balance can feel impossible. As a mum and business owner, I understand the...
-
3 lessons and tips about pakihi finances
How will you pay yourself taxes, save or invest money, and manage business and everyday expenses? Read about the 3 biggest lessons I have learnt when managing my business finances, and...
-
The Journey of Waiapu Road.
I have always been proud of where I come from. Waiapu road is where I grew up, a road nestled in Te Tairāwhiti. The place that made me who I...
-
The year that was 2022
It’s been a huge year for our whānau. We started the year finding out we were hapū with pēpi number four. We travelled to Australia to see my mum who...