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Ko Kim Grace toku ingoa

Just a little bit about myself, I started Whakakai in August 2020.... I was making some earrings for my sisters during my break at work when my kaiako Whaea Rosie saw and asked if I could make her some and she'd pay me. Long story short she became my model trying out all the new styles and coming back from the staffroom saying who wanted some etc... So I decided I'd just sell to colleagues and within the school.

As word got out friends of colleagues wanted to order and wanted to know how they could order, so I made a page on facebook to showcase designs and people could order through there. I am now up all hours of the night doing orders.

I really enjoy anything to do with art, photography and Te Ao Māori and love coming up with new designs. 

I am a mum of three (which is my number one priority) and I am currently homeschooling so please be patient. I do my best to get orders done promptly, but sometimes things can come up.

Big thank you to all the whānau, friends, work colleagues and customers for your tautoko and encouragement along the way.

Ngā mihi nui❤️