A Legacy of Nourishment and Connection The karaka tree (Corynocarpus laevigatus) stands strong in Aotearoa’s landscape, carrying deep cultural significance and a legacy of nourishment and connection that continues today. For centuries, Māori have cultivated karaka...
Under the shade of the trees that have watched over us for several seasons, and surrounded by our family and friends, we stood in our backyard and said yes — to love, to partnership, to a future woven with the same quiet, steady rhythms that have shaped this place....
The Heart Behind Karaka Creative Collective Karaka Creative Collective was born out of a love for storytelling, creative expression, and the beauty of slowing down to savour life’s moments. I wanted to create something that wasn’t just about consuming...
Last weekend, under the shade of the trees that have watched over us for several seasons, and surrounded by our family and friends, we stood in our backyard and said yes — to love, to partnership, to a future woven with the same quiet, steady rhythms that have shaped...
I had envisioned a row of sunflowers blooming along the fence for our wedding weekend, but a month before the big day, many had already opened. In the end, a few were around for the weekend and what I had imagined as a focal point became a subtle, quiet addition to...
