I'm so proud of the way my mate Manawa and her team at Ngahere Communities have nurtured and grown the indigenous arts community in south Auckland across the last 5 years.
And the kaupapa behind their new flagship store Konei will set the standard in for the future of retail - one that celebrates indigenous innovation. I couldn't have said it better than this The Spinoff article:
Here's to the next 5 years e hoa!
Ngā mihi nui mahana for allowing Critical. Cleanstone to be a small part of your expansive moemoeā!
'Forest' Cleanstone seems fitting for Ngahere doesn't it sis? It's almost like it's designed for you fullas! Hahaha. Made from 100% recycled plastic bags and commercial fishing nets - symbolic as you continue to be the 'fisher of men' (and wahine and rangatahi ... etc!) as you welcome visitors into your space.
Keep killing it!!