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How Kiwi Live: Ahi has weaved a light and art-filled home base with her two cats
How this kaikaranga (weaver) enjoys their home in Avondale, Auckland
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Ahi, a kaikaranga (weaver), has transformed her Auckland rental into a sanctuary filled with light and her own mahi toi (art). She views her home, shared with two flatmates and cats, as a safe space surrounded by meaningful creations.
Her passion is raranga (weaving), and she actively harvests harakeke (flax) and teaches workshops. Ahi believes this practice is vital for preserving traditional skills, connecting people to nature, and ensuring cultural knowledge continues for future generations.
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