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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, art, and her own harakeke (flax) creations. Her home is a personal gallery of mahi toi (art) that makes her feel safe and inspired.
For Ahi, raranga (weaving) is a way to preserve traditional skills and connect people to nature. She teaches workshops to all ages, ensuring the beautiful practice continues. Her most precious possessions are her two cats, Kowhiri and Tamatea.
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