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| August 2010 |
Hi Goina - The goat family arrived safely early this evening and are now 'resting' in the garage until I get the garden that they will sit in sorted out, which will not be until the rain has stopped, if it ever does! Luckily they arrived just as my husband and I got home or else the courier driver would not have had a hope of getting them out of the truck as they were all packaged together. PS: they look fantastic and once I have them in the garden I will send a photo. Kind regards Sandra G. - Waitoki, NZ ~ corrugated iron angora goats |
Hi Goina - Thank you for dispatching my order so promptly. It arrived safe and sound this afternoon. I happened to be home sick when the post man arrived. The pukeko’s are lovely. I ordered one for me and one for my friend. I will wait until I get back from holiday before I put him in the garden. The spifes will come in really handy as I quite often take a kiwi to work for my lunch. Yet again you have come up trumps with your wonderful items. I will wait until a little nearer xmas to order the xmas decorations and some other items. The weather here is rotten. Rain and wind. I can only hope the weather improves for my holiday next week. I hope you are well and that your business continues to do well also. Best Regards |
Hello Goina -
Yes he was extremely happy with the print. He was a visiting Doctor from the USA and loves sailing and Rangitoto. It was perfect thank you very much. |

| Received the package today and everything is great. Mum absolutely loved it. Thanks Bethanie C. - Sydney, Australia ~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots |
| hehehehe, not in the dog box, but "nearly" (staffmember signing for parcel, but not passing it on). The waka is beautiful, I will arrange payment today. Kind regards Caroline F. - Porirua, NZ ~ large glass waka |
| Many thanks, both look amazing. Look forward to continuing to work with you. Many thanks Tracy S. - Zespri, Mt. Maunganui, NZ ~ greenstone mere pendant, wooden gift box |
Thank you and likewise I received the exchanged pair.
Would like to compliment you on the great service I have received during this purchase experience, particularly given I am in the USA.
All the best.
Cheers, Vanessa C. - USA ~ exchanging jandalz (for a smaller size) |
| Wonderful, thank you so much. We purchased a glass Mere from you earlier this year and that was just beautiful. Thank you. Caroline F. - New Zealand ~ large glass waka |
| Kia ora - Thank you so very much. I look forward to receiving it. Again thank you so much for your time and effort and the fabulous customer service you have provided. Have a great day :) Kind regards, Lisa G. - Australia ~ 'ko te houora' bone carving |
| July 2010 |
| Goina, Thanks for your speedy, efficient service. The lambskin arrived on Friday and it is exactly what we expected. Paula S. - USA ~ babycare lambskin |
Hey Goina, sorry I haven't got back to you sooner, my computer is in getting a repair. I have to use my sons iPod hehe:) I just wanted to let you know that the greenstone I got was even more awesome than in the picture! I am absolutely rapped!!! What an awesome gift for my partner. Just beautiul!!!! Thanx for eveything, I will definitely be buying from you in the future:). Again, thankyou for a gorgeous anniversary present for my man. Talk soon and Hi Goina - Got my chatterbox yesterday and I love it!!! The greenstone fits in it well:). I found out I was pregnant yesterday and we are so happy... So it's our anniversary Sunday, we are moving house tommorrow, and we are having a baby:). Gee, wonder if the greenstone had anything to do with it...hehe. Thanx heaps! |
Kia Ora Goina - Received the artwork this morning – AWESOME !!! Very impressed too that the toki arrived within its own package.
We are very grateful and the gift is very fitting for the person we are presenting it to. Again... Thank you... Regards Missy H. - NZ Steel - NZ ~ Maori Toki - Pou - Tangata (Ceremonial Adze) |
| WOOOOOOOOOOOW. Those are just what I wanted. Many many thanks.
Love Kate XXXXXXXXXXXX Kate Morgan - UK ~ commissioned gold / greenstone earrings by Mati Fielder |
| Goina - I just wanted to say thank you for the collar. It is choice as and I am very happy. Thanks again. Regards Tyrone & Christy Tepaiho - Australia ~ commissioned dog collar |
| The flowers arrived today !!!!! They are wonderful!! I am so very happy with them :) Thank you very much and thank the artist for me please. Courtney S. - Sydney, Australia ~ flax wedding flowers |
Hiya Goina! My package arrived today. The resin pieces are lovely (as I knew they would be!) and you may or may not want to know that I intend to hang them up someplace, either suspended from my ceiling or perhaps in my fig tree, which I have a variety of ornaments in for when it's bare-branched in the winter. I told my brother that when my nephew has chewed his way through his first beautiful green New Zealand bandanna (which, by the way, is in Hawaii right now on vacation with the family) that we will "plant" it and he can "grow" a new one now that I have a lovely replacement at the ready if it's ever needed. Thanks again for doing what you do. I'm going to give one of the special kiwifruit utensils to a friend of mine. She'll love it. |
| Hi Goina - I received the three glass Koru's this morning. Thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The Koru's are beautiful. Thanks, Kate v. B. - Auckland, NZ ~ 3x Venus glass koru - the original ones |
Hey there...
thats sounds great! Thank you so much for all your support and for keeping me in touch along the way with the progress!!
i look forward to reading the book. All the best. |
| June 2010 |
Goina, |
Just wanted to thank you for getting me that Large Koru! I LOVE IT!!! It's exactly like the one I lost only gold. It's GREAT! Thanks again so much!!!! It's great and as good as my original...and I'm now proud to have the last larger Koru available! haha! Cheers. You've been and amazing person to deal with and will recommend you to all! |
| Hi! We received the bowl today - thank you so much - its beautiful! Dina W. - USA ~ wooden bowl by Greg |
| Dear Goina Just a note to let you know the korus have arrived at our friends' house. Looking forward to getting them when they come over! Many thanks!! Regards Linda M. - Canada ~ koru glass by Venus Hot Glass - the original ones |
| Thank you very much for sending the CD. My sister did an internship in Wanganui for 8 months and after that I visited her and we travelled through NZ in April. She told us about Tiki Taane, whom off course we don't know in Holland, so when I wanted to buy a CD for her it was quite a search!
But luckily I found your site. I can't wait to give it to her! Thanks again, Iris S. - The Netherlands ~ Tiki Taane cd |
Hey Goina, |
Thank you received my kete, it's awesome, |
| May 2010 |
Dear Goina -
Thanks for the email. Further south here in Munich we have finally got some weather that one could actually call spring weather.
I received an email from my parents saying the cuff links have arrived so everything is sorted.
Thanks very much and I hope you continue to have a good time in the Netherlands. Thanks, Murdoch V. - Germany ~ silver fern cufflinks |
Hi Goina - Once, again thank you for your prompt service and beautiful waka (love the blue!). I will arrange payment for you ASAP - I am currently trying to get this lodged with our Purchasing department so we can set this up as a 'preferred supplier'. Kym R. - Tauranga, NZ ~ glass waka |
Goina -
Thank you so much for the quick service! The greenstone arrived today, and it is beautiful! I'm anxious to give it as a high school graduation gift for my niece. I also ordered greenstones for her two older sisters from you. It is a great tradition! Thanks again for the wonderful service. Have a great weekend, Monica R. - USA ~ double twist greenstone carving |
| I received my order yesterday and I absolutely love it - it's beautiful! Thank you for the quick shipment. Carol F. - USA ~ koru greenstone carving |
Kia Ora Goina Thank you for your fast service, we received the Waka this morning so can give it to her tonight. Many Thanks for your service. Please see my receipt of payment attached. Kind regards, Kym R. - Tauranga, NZ ~ glass waka |
Hi Goina - Yes. That would be wonderful thanks. My husband and I also cycled in the Netherlands last year and also cycled out to Schiermonnikoog and around it. We had a wonderful time. I wish that I could have brought a Dutch bike home with me to NZ. They are great. But the bell will be the next best option!!!
I am looking forward to getting my bell. They are the best around and that's why I ordered one as soon as I read about you selling them!!
Thank you. Carolyn C.H.Keber - NZ ~ ding dong bells (via www.devonport.net.nz) |
| Thank you -
I appreciate it and love the personalised email! Spring S. - USA ~ bone carving pendants |
Hi Goina - Hope all's well. Just a quick e-mail to say everything was received in perfect order. The items are beautiful as always, and I remain in awe of how efficiently everything is managed - a true pleasure to deal with. Also, a special thanks to Bronwyn for handling this in your absence. Thanks again for all of your help, and I hope your friend Ad is better. If you have not flown back to NZ yet, once again, safe travels.
Regards, |
| April 2010 |
| Hi Goina -
The package arrived today!! Thanks so much for all your help. I love it, it is exactly what I wanted. Bryn H. - USA ~ wooden frame by Ian Blackwell |
| THE PENDANT ARRIVED! Thank you so much! Trixi S. - Sydney, Australia ~ greenstone pendant by the Stonestudio |
Thanks again for the beautiful ring. A lot of people see it on my finger. I am very proud of it! Thanks. Have a good day. |
Hi Goina - The dog has arrived and I am thrilled with him. It is a him, as his name is now "Steely Dan"! He is an indoor dog and looks great in our house. Thanks again, we will look after him! Lucia V. - Australia ~ corrugated iron sheep dog |
| March 2010 |
Hi Goina. I got the blocks. they look great. I'll send a photo next week when the cabinet position is finalized. Cheers, |
Dear Goina, The paddle came today and it is beautiful. I love it. Now I just have to find the perfect place to hang it in my home. Also, thank you for the chocolate bar. I will probably try it tomorrow. It looks great. Thanks again, |
Hello Goina - Good news - my masks arrived in the UK safe and sound today and they look brilliant. Thank you very much for all you guidance and excellent customer service yet again. Kind regards Justin G. - UK ~ Maori wooden masks |
| Hey Goina howsit?
Just wanted to tell you that the parcel arrived safe and sound and that my friend was stunned at how beautiful the carving was - she absolutely loves it.
Thank you very much. Enjoy your weekend! Adelaide A. - UK ~ triple twist greenstone pendant |
Thanks Goina - Cant wait to receive it - its a very special present for a very special little girl who's been through an awful lot in her life and now has the chance for a new and better life - so the koru and its meanings of 'new beginnings' is very appropriate! I've ordered a few pieces from your site and they are just beautiful - being a kiwi living in London, I love the opportunity to give these gifts to my family and friends in the UK as they are truly gifts from 'home'.
Many thanks, Fiona K. - Kiwi in the UK ~ koru greenstone pendant |
Thanks Goina. I see Charlie is on the site and I’m delighted. I meant to get in touch ages ago when I received the photo block to tell you how very pleased I am with it, but life somehow got in the way!!
Anyway, I love it and thanks once again for everything. Alison A. - Australia ~ acrylic photo block |
Kia ora Goina, Thank you so much for the great pendants (your honest advice in taking a decision), the shippment was fast and good, the great service and pleasant contact.
Enjoy your last days of the golden weather and hopefully we talk to each other again in the nearby future. Kind regards, lieve groet, Frank P. - the Netherlands ~ greenstone koru pendants, wood & bone fishook pendant |
| Kia Ora,Thanks for the newsletter, it's most welcome as I always enjoy reading the articles and checking to see what's new. Thanks. Sandra C. - Australia |
Morena Goina Wow, thanks for your email. Gosh, talk about meeting deadlines!!!. I wasn't really expecting anything until next week!!! I am sure my daughter will love it, I know I do. Your carver did exactly what we asked. The photo looks excellent can't wait to see it for real. Now I wish I had one when I was 21!!!! That's going back a lot of years!!! Thank you so much Goina, and to your carver Jason. If I was up there I would have shouted him a few beers or something!! Very much appreciated. Justine T. - Wellington, NZ ~ commissioned 21st paddle on backboard |
Kia Ora, Thanks so much for the quick reply. I've ordered a few pendants from you before and they're always wonderful.I'm looking forward to receiving this new piece. Best regards, Joan N. - New York, USA ~ shell pendant |
| February 2010 |
| Hi Goina.
Many thanks to your quick response to my order of the pukekos. They arrived safely this morning and are delightful. Janice G. - Otumoetai, NZ ~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots |
| Morning!
Thank you very much, I love them!! :-) Lucretia D. - Christchurch, NZ ~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots |
Thank you for you prompt service my order arrived today. Thanks again. |
Hi Goina -
Thank you so much for getting it made in such good time, looking foward to seeing it.
Thanks |
Just a huge note to say thank-you so much!!!!! Your service was amazing, and so fast for the disorganised like myself. Beautiful pounamu (couldn’t help myself to open it and look), beautifully carved – am sure it will be well received. Thank-you so much. I will definitely recommend you guys to everyone!!! Warmest regards, Simone S. - Auckland, New Zealand ~ greenstone pendant |
Kete arrived today. Thank you, very happy with it.
Money was transferred into your account yesterday. The Rural delivery man was interested in the package and was going to look on your web site, having seen your advert on packaging. Your advertising stickers on packaging are worth it. Cheers I. & J. Kearney - Porirua, New Zealand ~ Maori kete (woven basket from flax) |
| Hi Goina...
Fantastic, thank you. They will be much loved by their recipients, I'm sure.
Warm regards - from the now sunny Hawke's Bay, Wendy McL - Morere, NZ ~ recycled resin pendants |
Kia ora |
That’s great Goina, thank you!! His name was Charles Sebastian but we called him Charlie. He was a huge cat with a very loving nature. His vet loved him. Unfortunately he got cancer and died very quickly and unexpectedly. As you can probably tell I still miss him terribly as do his two remaining feline friends. I appreciate all that you’ve done for me Goina and look forward to receiving the block. Many thanks, and
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Hello... Fantastic news the parcel arrived yesterday - Yahoo! Adore all the contents and the mask has pride of place in our lounge, absolutely stunning. Already eaten all of the chocolate, fabulously yummy. Candles smell amazing and wearing the glass pendant which has been a show stopper people keep wanting to touch it. Thank you again for all your hard work in tracking down the glorious parcel. Loads of love to you and yours from a rather strange climate that we call England. Lou C. - UK ~ glass pendant ~ candles ~ wooden mask |
Hello Goina,
Hope all's well, and that you are enjoying the (much) warmer summer temps in NZ. I just received the masks and the chocs yesterday; they are beautiful (the masks), and the chocs were wonderful. I know that my wife will be absolutely thrilled with these. Thanks so much for your help on this. All the best!
Regards, Maurizio S. - Alberta, Canada ~ Maori waka mask and ruru mask by Tiki Design |
| January 2010 |
| Goina, I received the Pounamu yesterday. It is beautiful, thank you so much, and thank you for the Whittakers chocs very nice touch! I really appreciate this. Kindest Regards, Robert D. Canada ~ pounamu pendant by the Stonestudio |
| Did I tell you that you're the best!!!!!
With much appreciation... Margret E. - Sydney, Australia ~ 5x manaia greenstone carvings |
Dear Goina, Background story, briefly, for your pleasure: A few weeks before Christmas - this is another few years after the accident now - our oldest boy James quietly tells me he's found a pukeko on the internet just like the one he'd accidentall - and so, order placed, and Rae, who'd been in NZ over Christmas to visit her Mum, arrived back to have the bird turn up shortly after her, the new pukeko, or, pukeko resurrection. But thanks to you also especially for the unexpected Peanut Slab, which had Rae quite unusually ecstatic - beyond the predicted joys of pukeko. It's the little things, as well. All good wishes, |
Thank-you very much, will look forward to it arriving - am giving it to my husband for Valentine's... |
Hi Goina, the greenstone arrived & it's beautiful. I hope the birthday girl likes it too! She'll receive it on Feb 2nd for her 40th, by wich time I'll be in NZ on holidays - so I'm hoping Wellingtons weather improves ASAP.
Many thanks for the peanut slab, much appreciated!!
Best regards, |
Good evening! I just collected the necklace from the Hilton and it looks perfect! Many thanks for a job well done...and I look forward to meeting you both one day soon!
All the best, David R. - Fiji (staying in Auckland for a few days) ~ we organised the re-braiding of his greenstone carving |
| Hi Goina,
I right now have received the mask and peanut slab, is very good indeed. Thank you and hasta la vista. Kind regards, Sergio G. - Spain ~ Maori wooden mask |
Kia Ora!
I can't thank you enough for all your help the Maori paddle. Firstly it arrived so quickly. Delivery was super fast. Three days Syd.
And the paddle itself is absolutely amazing. It was a hit. Very special.
Thank you and look forward to ordering again soon.
Ur friend across the way... Ange C - Sydney, Australia ~ 21st paddle (not 21st key... 21st paddle!) |
| Fantastic! Great doing business with you again! Gareth B. - Bundaberg, Australia ~ silver tuatara |
| It arrived, thanks ever so much. Kind Regards Beth M - Dunedin, NZ ~ pukeko with funky boots (pukeko needs to fly to Europe tomorrow) |
Hi Goina, |
Kia Ora Goina!
Greetings back to u from very hot and humid Sydney. 38 degrees today. A little too hot to b honest.
Thank u so much for all your help with the paddle. I cant wait to see what it looks like.
Talk to u soon Kind Regards Ange C. - Australia ~ 21st paddle |
Hi Goina...it arrived two days ago and I have worn it ever since...THANK YOU soooo much. Tell Paul it is superb & I will treasure it and be soooo much more careful this time around. The sante bars were delicious!! Take care, Raewyn |
Hi and Happy New Year. Just to let you know the tiki arrived in time for Christmas and my daughter was thrilled with it - and we all loved the peanut slab!
Many thanks, |
| Hi Goina Compliments of the season to you! I received my lovely flax pikau when I visited the family in Huntly. It is simply beautiful and a real work of art. I really enjoyed my time back in NZ and was delighted to see so many pohutukawa trees flowering. They are one of the beauties of NZ.
Thank you so much for arranging the delivery of my pikau – I will treasure it! All the best for 2010. Regards Megan McLean - Australia ~ Maori pikau (backpack) |
Goina, Thanks again for your prompt service. The gift arrived on Christmas Eve...excellent timing! It is beautiful and my wife loved it. I was replacing another greenstone piece I purchased for her in Wellington that went missing while on vacation this past fall.
Best regards, James D. - USA ~ triple twist greenstone pendant |
| December 2009 |
Hi Goina Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I just thought I'd let you know that the package arrived to my father in the US on Saturday the 26th, which was pretty good as I thought it may be later than that. He really liked it. Thanks for your help with this. Kind regards and have a Happy New Year. Kenny S. - NZ ~ commissioned acrylic photo block |
| Hello Goina.
I hope that the New Year will be really good for you. Best wishes, Robin H. - UK ps the parcel came OK, thanks for your message about it! ~ paua shell necklaces |
Hi Goina Many many thanks for the beautiful Pounamu that arrived a few days before Xmas. It is absolutely beautiful and exactly what I wanted for my - now fiance! It is a little bit of my New Zealand heritage and means a lot to my Australian partner. I wanted to buy him the twist to signify lives intertwining for eternity but had never seen one together with the koru for new beginnings till I saw yours. We will treasure it... Kind regards Laurie E - Australia ~ korutwist greenstone carving |
Goina, I love the winter. It is so fun to receive your message from the other side of the world. I have been lucky enough to have traveled in your fair islands and I watched Lord of the Rings while wrapping presents yesterday. It is hard to imagine a more beautiful earthly place. Enjoy your land and the lovely summer! Mark E. - USA ~ bandannas |
| Dear Goina, Thanks so much for delivering it! He just bought a new touring bike, so I'm sure he's going to love the bell. Many thanks, Jenni Q. - UK ~ ding dong bell (through our Devonport.net.nz site) |
Bloody fantastic to all, order arriving in time, peanut slab, entry into xmas draw, and yes please to gift wrapping them together. These koru are a gift to my sister in law who will be taking them back to her new home in Hong Kong....a matching set to our which look beautiful on our windowsill. Thank you sooo much... Amanda T. - NZ ~ glass koru |
Hello Goina, The Koru arrived here in Maine today safe and sound. This is such a wonderful piece and I thank you for the packaging. That was a charming addition. The chocolate was quite a surprise as well. Thank you again so much. Happy Holidays, Cathy H. - USA ~ koru bone carving |
Hello Goina, Woke up to a thick blanket of snow in Buckingham this morning - it's extremely cold :-( I reckon I will have to wait until the new year as I am all spent out now what with Christmas purchases etc. I was kind of hoping my sister was going to get me one, but it doesn't look like it - obviously my hints weren't good enough? But thank you anyway - always excellent customer service - I reckon a few companies over here could learn from your approach to customer service :-) I hope you have a wonderful Christmas in NZ and I will be in touch in the new year. Best Wishes Justin G. - UK ~ shell pendant |
| Thank you soo much for that - I love Peanut Slabs!! Enjoy your day! Kind regards Prue T. - NZ ~ resin tiki |
| Hey Goina I received the carvings yesterday, LOVE THEM!!! They will be enjoyed, thanks very much Kind RegardsShaz H.S. - Australia ~ tangaroa bone carving, 2 tripletwist greenstone carvings |
Hi Goina Thanks for confirming my order.....had seen these lovely glass korus on a recent trip to NZ....picked one up while I was there but couldn't resist another purchase for a friend!!! Will look forward to the parcel arriving! Thanks again and cheers Katrina H. - Australia ~ glass koru |
Morning Goina - I received the medium black Aroha pearl pendant yesterday when I got home from work and had a quick look and it is very beautiful, showed my sister and she approved and said she wanted one. I reckon my girlfriend will absolutely love it :-)
Thank you very much for all your help. Cheers Justin G. - UK ~ Pacific pearl shell pendant |
Oh my goodness that is amazing....love you!!! I do wear it constantly... think it was lost in Rotorua... and: Hi Goina...I am so excited now...going on my first one I have no doubt as to it's beauty...also have no doubt about the pleasure of chocolate!!
Wishing you a wonderful new year!! |
| Hi Goina Thanks for the quick reply. That would be awesome if you could gift wrap them and send them ASAP. Have a happy day =) Krysta McD - NZ ~ ceramic pukeko by Kevin Kilsby |
Thank you so very much for your quick response and for your kindness. We are in the midst of a winter wonderland today with just the kind of snow you like to see in December in Maine. Thank you again. Cathy H. - USA ~ koru bone carving |
It was lovely to find you on the web. I am a New Zealander living in Europe and so I loved seeing your maori pacifika designs from over here. In the new year, we'll be ordering for ourselves, but right now I am ordering for family Xmas pressies! Thanks very much. I appreciate you having solved my last Christmas present problem, and better than I expected to find on the web. Lisa T. - UK ~ Xmas gifts for family in NZ, Pacific mats |
Thank you for responding so quickly. I'm glad you enjoyed Orewa Beach. I have been well pleased with all of the items I've ordered from Aotearoa. I have also enjoyed the Whittaker's peanut slab! Have a wonderful holiday. Thank you again. Diane F. - Austria ~ silver fern earrings and silver fern cufflinks |
Hi Goina,
I just received the pendant, it is absolutely beautiful! Even nicer than I'd expected.
Thanks for taking such care in getting one in a nice color, and the peanut bar was fabulous also. And everything arrived in absolutely perfect condition. I keep thinking about the sunny weather over there, below is a pic of the weather here, the white bits coming down are even more snow falling!
Thanks again and take care, Elizabeth K. - USA ~ korutwist greenstone pendant |
FREE Whittaker's peanut slab with all orders
Thank you Goina,I was hoping it had not sold allready... I cannot wait to see it,you have so many beautiful things for sale, it was very hard to control myself, after christmas I am going to indulge... but I begged my husband for the necklace for christmas. |
Hello - Thanks for letting me know. I let my grandpa know to expect it. My brother is going to love it! He and his girlfriend often head up north for a day at the beach. And thanks for the stunning photo of Auckland! I really appreciate all your help. Jeannie S. - Turks & Caicos ~ Pacific Fusion beach mat |
| Going to have to get another one - this one goes perfect in my kitchen! :-) Linda W. - NZ ~ Pacific Fusion beach mat |
Thanks for the peanut slab, the entry into the draw and your outstanding customer service - being kiwi it is what we pride ourselves on!!! Megan MacL. - Australia ~ Maori pikau (backpack) |
| Fantastic! Thank you Goina - enjoy the rest of your evening. Justin G. - UK ~ shell pendant |
Hi Goina, Thank you very much for the quick delivery. I am delighted with the brooch and will wear it with pride when I visit family in the UK in April. You never know I may get some orders for you. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas. Kind regards, Lorraine D. - NZ ~ silver fern pendant |
| November 2009 |
Hi Goina, Please pass on our thanks and delight to the artist, it will fit in v well in our garden. The colours of the corrugated lamb will look very effective as we are having a small screening fence built across the lawn and had chosen to paint it a soft green grey colour; the lamb will be living on the lawn (where there is plenty of green grass) at the edge of the garden bed.
Thanks for all your efforts to ship, it has been a very efficient service. Cheers and have a very Merry Christmas and successful New Year, |
| Hi Goina, The sheep have arrived. We love them! We are still deciding on the best position for the two of them in our garden. We will send you a photo when we have finalised their place. Regards, Lianne Mackay - NZ ~ corrugated iron lamb & corrugated iron sheep |
| Thank you for the excellent service and communication !
I just can't wait to receive the carvings :)
Greetings Lisa M. - Germany ~ triple twist and single twist greenstone carving |
| Thank you for getting back so promptly. If you could gift wrap the artwork that would be great. White with koru swirls will be wonderful. Look forward to receiving it shortly. Regards Gale W. - NZ ~ corrugated iron artwork |
| Hi Goina Just to let you know that the four glass koru arrived safely. Many thanks, Angela de J. - NZ ~ glass koru |
| Hi Goina Just to say our mat arrived today and we love it! Thanks for such quick action and friendly communication, not to mention the peanut slab which I pounced on and hid for future consumption in a quiet moment when my children aren't around to scrounge any!Kind regards, Ingrid H. - NZ ~ Pacific beach mat |
| Hi Goina Many thanks, we look forward to the addition to our family! Regards, David and Anne D. - Australia ~ corrugated iron lamb |
A big Thank You for the deck of cards (and the choccy), which arrived safely yesterday- my daughter enjoyed the choc-peanut slab, too...!! I will show the deck around at our playing card club meeting on Saturday, here's hoping some more orders come your way- it is a lovely deck.
Best wishes John D. - Australia ~ Maori playing cards |
Thanks for your reply to my email. Greetings from Southland. I would love some of your wonderful rustic twist animals. We have admired them for some time, but now we finally have an appropriate place in the garden to have them. It seems rather ironic that I'm ordering a ewe and a lamb when we have hundreds of the little dears running around , but I guess sheep farming has shaped our lives, and those of the four generations of my husband's family who preceded him. Besides, your animals are so cute, and we love the rustic roughness of the corrugated iron. Lianne McK. - NZ ~ corrugated iron lamb, corrugated sheep |
Hey everybody over there...
We would like to thank you very much for Marley's dog collar it looks really great and she loves it to. Thanks to the artist, we think he done an excellent job. Thanks also to for the peanut slab. We enjoy your news letters to so keep them coming. Cheers Lynn M. - Australia ~ Maori design dog collar |
| Kia Ora!! I got COOL items and peanut slab the day before yesterday!! Thank you very much!! Manabu S. - Japan ~ greenstone tiki and manaia bone carvings |
| Dear Goina, Today I received the beautiful ring. The size is perfect and it is exactly what I like. Good work! Pascal H. - the Netherlands ~ commissioned ring with amethyst stone |
| Thank you so much we will look forward to recieving it! Thank you for your prompt reply it has been a pleasure to work with you. Kara Pollard - USA ~ glass koru |
| Kia Ora again from a wet and windy Glasgow, Scotland, where our day was brightened up by the safe arrival of the fern brooch.We are delighted with it and its presentation in the little gift box. Sandy M. - UK ~ silver fern brooch |
| October 2009 |
| Received my fern brooches - and thank you for the yummy candy bar! Bivian D. - USA ~ Fronz silver fern brooches |
Goina, Size-wise, the one on your web site was larger so I made the purchase, and I don't regret it. I like the deep green color as well, compared to the one I had, as well as the toggle in the back. A well-made pendant, indeed. I wear it to honor and as a tribute to someone you may know of, Zoe Bell. I was fortunate enough to meet her a couple years back and was totally blown away/impressed/inspired by her and her story. She is truly a hero of mine. Yes, men can have women who are heroes. Anyway, thanks again, keep up the good work and say kia ora to all in NZ for me! |
Dear Goina, Kia Ora :-) I received the parcel yesterday, and was so pleased with its contents. So, thanks! I have not yet given the gift but am sure he will love it! I hope all is well with you, and that you have had a wonderful day. Very best wishes, Annabelle O'C. - UK ~ arohanui wood carving, triple twist greenstone carving |
| Hello Goina, Many thanks for the bells and the chocolate bar that arrived safely at my house this morning. Best wishes, Helen W. - NZ ~ 'ding dong' bells www.devonport.net.nz/dingdong.htm |
Gud Mng.
Thank u very much. You have a great site & I'm certain I'll be buying more items. Can't wait to see my parcel. They do look lovely online. Tracey B. - NZ ~ wired kete |
Thank you so much for wrapping and delivering the gift – your added service was very much appreciated – as was the lamb – he has gone to a good home! Loren A. - NZ and: Thanks Goina, safely received and distributed. Excellent service ta Michael W. - NZ ~ corrugated iron lamb - giftwrapped |
| September 2009 |
Ha Goina!
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| Hi Goina, Kia ora Just beautiful! Ruth G. - the Netherlands ~ glass koru and shell pendant |
Kia ora Goina The parcel arrived yesterday afternoon, thank you , we are very pleased with the paddle, it's beautiful just as we thought thank you again. Regards Tania R. - NZ ~ glass paddle |
| Thank you, my friend loved the wrapping :) and the chocolate was yum! Have a good weekend Sarah D. - NZ |
| Thanks for the email Goina; the pendant arrived today so all should be good with timing. The peanut slab went down a treat with my husband.
Cheers Jan W. - Australia ~ greenstone pendant |
| Hi Goina, thank you so much for your prompt response. What fantastic service!! Caroline F. - NZ ~ glass mere |
Dear Goina, |
| :) Thanks. That's a nice special! And thank you for the gift wrapping, that is awesome! Have a great day Sarah D. - NZ ~ Maori placenames book and bone carving book |
Hi Goina |
Hi Goina, |
Dear Goina |
Hi Goina, Sorry for the late reply - have been away on holiday in Croatia (and had an amazing time!). The photo's are amazing! I love lillies - they're my favourite :) I received an email from my friend the other day and she has received the wall art blocks (Simon's parents - who I sent them to in Taupo - finally dropped them off to her and Simon who live in Tauranga). She absolutely loved them and they are now in the process of trying to find the perfect place for them in their house! So thank you once again for organising all that for me - I really do appreciate it! Hope you are doing OK now with everything - and that the weather is getting better/warmer back home! Pania :) - UK ~ wooden wall art block by Ian Blackwell |
| Hi, Nice touch with the personalised email! Have a great day. Nicky B. - Thailand ~ "Te Vaka" music cd |
Hi Goina, Just wanted you to know that my friend was thrilled to bits with the Greenstone, she was moved to tears. She also knew as soon as she opened the box, that I had a piece as well. :) Thank you again for all your help, in making her birthday a special one. Kind regards Velda B. - UK ~ greenstone rock set |
| Kia ora Goina Look forward to wearing the jandals out this Summer. Cheers for the slab! Regan G. - Australia ~ fern jandalz |
Hoi Goina, Inderdaad heb ik 'Het Ondernemersbelang' gelezen, super leuk artikel en was meteen getriggered om de site te bezoeken. Ben 20 jaar geleden in NZ geweest, maar toen very low budget, eigenlijk geen budget dus geen geld voor de mooie Maori art, ben erg blij je gevonden te hebben, kan nu mijn vriend een mooi verjaardagscadeau geven met een mooie betekenis, dus thanx a million en waanzinnig veel succes met je webshop, ziet er goed uit en zoals gezegd erg mooie producten. Groetjes, Judith G. - the Netherlands ~ greenstone carving ~ Aotearoa.co.nz was featured in "Het Ondernemersbelang", a Dutch business magazine |
| Thanks for the card/wrapping/extra chocolate and putting us in the monthly draw too! Awesome! Regards, Mark S. - New Zealand ~ two ceramic pukeko (the original ones) |
| August 2009 |
| Hi Goina!
Thank you very much for sending this great book. See you. Martin v. I. - the Netherlands LOTR extended guide book, signed by the author Ian Brodie |
Hi Goina. Thank you so much that all sounds absolutely fantastic and the gift wrapping sounds very special, which is perfect as it is Nick and Kate's 18th and 21st. Many thanks, Yvonne and Yasmin K. - NZ ~ photo blocks, wired art, glass arts (gifts for family in the UK) |
| Hi Goina
Ive received my gorgeous Kete thank you very much. I love it =D Regards Pera H. - Australia ~ flax backpack by Flaxworks |
Hi Goina, Thank you... Much to my husband's horror :-) I ate my peanut slab, and it was so yummy, I ate his also - but I have kept James and Sara's. Thanks very much. I have just this minute shown him from your web-site what gifts are in the packaging, so he knows what he's giving. Kind regards Veronica B. - NZ ~ gifts for business associates in Japan ~ glass koru, glass waka, greenstone adze |
| Hey Goina Thank you so much, that sounds brilliant!! Lynn N. - UK ~ ceramic gift for friend in Christchurch NZ |
Hi Goina |
They look beautiful! Perfect. Already displayed in a new location where the dogs can't accidently disturb them. Thanks also for the peanut/chocolates! Tammy R. - USA ~ jumbo glass koru and giant glass koru |
| Great looking forward to receiving the kete. I've been trying to find one like this for a while and yaaay finally =)
Thanks again, Pera H. - Australia ~ flax backpack |
Hi Goina, |
Hiya Goina |
| July 2009 |
| Great prompt service! I'll definitely recommend you to others! Thanks, Shy K. - Auckland, NZ ~ koru twist greenstone pendant |
Hi Goina |
Hello Goina, |
Goina... banner and chocolate arrived today... many thanks! |
Hi Goina, |
Hi there Hi
Goina.
Parcel arrived today and WOW what an amazing piece of Green stone I love it. |
Hello Goina, |
Hi Goina, |
Morning. From the wet Capital! The one lonely waka arrived this morning safe and sound (a big thank you) - I'm going to take it home and unwrap and have hours of fun deciding where it will live! The wrapping looks great as well. The photo card looks fab and is proudly displayed on my desk! Thanks again for all your help with this order and the outstanding customer service, rest assured I will definitely be in touch if we do another large order like this in the future (and for smaller ones as well!). Take care and thanks again for everything. Kind regards |
Thanks again for the carvings. Can you thank Cynthia, and your carver, and of course you... and I will be dealing with you in the future so, once more, thanks to you all... and bye... from us all... |
Hello Goina,
I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much I love
this Pounamu Stone. It is perfect!!!! Thank you for sending the
shells and sand with the stone.... You sure do know how to cater
to your customers. Have a great July 4th!!! Blessings, Kim B. - USA ~ greenstone korutwist pendant |
Hi Goina |
| June 2009 |
| Beautiful glass! Sheryl R. - USA ~ glass koru |
Your work is outstanding! |
Parcel arrived safely this morning, many thanks. |
| Dear Goina Once again I'd like to thankyou very much for sending me the fern bone carving, it's awesome. Thank u so much. Capryce R. - Australia ~ winner of an earlier monthly draw |
| Thank you very much for your help. Kind regards Nicolette P. - NZ ~ greenstone adze |
Kia ora, I wanted to say thankyou so much for the wonderful flax bag with the paua. Its gorgeous and I'm sure will create a lot of attention this summer here in New York. It reminds me of home, and is on display in my living room. I will be happy to recommend your business to others. Thank you again Kind Regards Johanna B. - Kiwi in NY, USA |
| Hello again, Thank you kindly for that and your wonderful service!!! All the best. Robert C. - New Zealand ~ glass jandals by Kre8tv |
Hi Goina, I just wanted to confirm that we received the parcel of 4 koru's last week. Thank you for making it such an easy transaction and a painless exercise. I shall make sure I use your website again. I love the koru as it makes such a lovely gift as it resembles such a strong message of life in both the physical and mental sense. Kind regards, Nicky S. - United Arab Emirates ~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass |
| Oh Goina!!! Guess what has arrived in New York?? Johy's pikau!!! And she is over the moon with it - she says it is "GORGEOUS"!!! How fabulous is that and she says that it was wrapped beautifully with a local paper wrapped on the outside - that is just so amazing!! Thank you and thanks to your wonderful staff who did such a tremendous job of getting the pikau to Johy so carefully and so quickly. There are so few people doing business with the attention to detail and service that you and your staff have provided to us and I am very grateful. Well it is a beautiful day here but a cool 3 degrees! Good that you have your heater on standby for when you get home. I bet your mum loves having you home to bike with her! Have a pedal for me.....the skiing has been spectacular here and everyone is heading back up the mountain again today. Take care - hope you get a chance to do some shopping before you head south to the Pacific. Again, from my heart a huge thank you to all you have done for me....and for Johy. She is a happy young Kiwi lady!! With kindest wishes - Natalie xx - NZ ~ Maori pikau (flax backpack) |
| May 2009 |
Hi, |
| Hi Goina;
The greenstones arrived today, thanks a lot, they're beautiful! Laura G. - Austria ~ greenstone carvings |
Greetings from a cold and snowy New Zealand.....very very cold today with lots of fresh snow everywhere! Wonderful for the skiers in my family. Thank you for the cost - that is fine, Goina. So many thanks for such excellent service. Keep safe traveling... Natalie xx - Invercargill, NZ ~ flax pikau (backpack) |
| Thank you for all the personal attention to my order, especially while you are traveling. Best regards, DGM - USA ~ matau bone carving |
Good Eve Goina. You've made my day!!! We saw them on our visit last august & I couldn't get them out of my mind. They are amazing, as is your country! Thank you so much, Bes* F. - USA ~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass |
Thanks so much for the peanut slabs,,, yum yum,,, hahaha. And for the beautiful carvings... thanks to the carver, and to Cynthia, and also to you for the hard case emails and the way you handled my order, xxxxxx from me and my family... I will be ordering from you in the future as you are someone I can totally trust... and I don’t trust many people ... hahaha... my framed bone carving was so beautiful also... so once again thanks to you all, from me and my family xxxxx |
Dear Goina, |
I received my pendant orders and love them so much I'm going to order another set for a friend of mine in Australia. |
| April 2009 |
Thank-you so much, I appreciate that - it is going to an Australian couple and we hope they are going to enjoy the NZ native timber and the obvious master craftsmanship of Greg Morris. I always find the perfect gift some-where on your website - it is lovely for me being a Kiwi, living here. Thank-you again... Happy Easter. Heather P. - Australia ~ rimu bowl by Greg Morris |
| Thanks once again for everything! Best regards, Rosie R. - UK ~ greenstone hook pendant |
Kia Ora from wet and wild West Wales. My carving arrived today and it is magnificent. Best purchase I have made in a long time. I also noticed that I havent paid for it yet but the receipt was with my order. Just make sure everything is ok at your end. Any problems, please let me know. Again, thank you so much and enjoy the Devonport sun! Best Regards |
| Thank you for sharing!! I hope to someday come visit your beautiful country. I would send you pictures of our little town but it is to cold to stand outside. Today it did get to 32. Wow pull out the bikinis!!
I just wanted to let you know my necklace came today and I love it!! I also love the wrapper. I'm looking at another necklace to order,so you will be hearing from me soon.!! Take care.
In health- Dornella N. USA ~ bone carving |
Kia ora Goina, The jandalz arrived this morning... We are so excited and sure everyone else will want some. I will pass on your business card/website address to anyone who asks where I got them. Thank you so much. Warmest regards, Sonya D. - Australia |
| March 2009 |
'The Guardian' arrived in today's post. AMAZING!!! Its so beautiful and energetic. As usual your service is triple AAA! It will be my "partner" on a long distance race this Sunday the 5th.
Blessings and health, Bonnie N. - USA ~ shell pendant |
Hi Goina |
| You're a star - thank you. SO exciting....cant wait to see them! Thanks Edwina C. - UK ~ Rustic Twist: corrugated iron boar, goat and peacock please note these corrugated artwors are not on our site (yet) but can be ordered |
Kia Ora/Hamone, Ms Goina Supu Ralau/Thank you very much for the Tokitoki. Supu Ralau for the service. I wear the toki2 with pride. This toki2 reminds me of home, my family that use the toki2 almost everyday. With this pendant I'm connected with Aotearoa and with you. I say Supu, Supu Ralau from the bottom of my heart. So the moving went well. I hope you and your family enjoy and feel home in your new home. We keep in touch. The photo is me that was taken on the festival Call of the Tahuri, All Become One. You can check our website www.allbecomeone.com Horomate Pelania, As'se Tomaso Petu Matua'Maone Matulessij - the Netherlands ~ greenstone toki |
Thank you soooo much. I have never bought from a company who have been as efficient or generous with customer service as you. Scott said that this is fairly normal behaviour for Kiwi's - something rare here in UK! I hope your move was not too stressful. Niki G. - UK ~ triple twist greenstone carving (Pleasure... and the move was great! Fantastic view over Devonport and the Waitemata harbour towards Auckland City. The Skytower is right across from us - Goina |
The mask arrived safely yesterday, so thank you very much, it will give us happy memories of a wonderful holiday in New Zealand. Regards Chris S. - UK ~ Maori wooden mask by Tiki Design |
| Hi Goina,
Thanks for the fabulous fork bangle - it was for a friends 30th and she just loved it. And, how exciting to have won the February draw - what happens now? I've never won anything before - maybe I should get a Big Wednesday ticket! Cheers Katheryn R. - NZ ~ winner of our February draw (the glass waka has been sent) |
| Kia ora Goina I have received the Tiki Many thanks... It's beautiful, xx Ciara M. - NZ ~ resin tiki by Too Luscious |
I just wanted to let you know that the mask arrived safely and is now hanging on my wall. It looks great! Thanks so much for your prompt service! Karen B. - USA ~ wooden mask by Tiki Design |
| February 2009 |
Thank you very much for your prompt service. I was surprised to hear from my Mother in law last night to say that the pounamu had been delivered already. Many thanks. John E. - UK ~ greenstone koru twist carving |
| Hi Goina, The Tangaroa carving arrived safe and sound and I like it a lot. Many thanks for your help. Mark B. - UK ~ tangaroa bone carving |
Goina, Have you ever thought of doing an affiliate program where I could direct people to your site? ~ not at this stage, may-be a bit later in time - GT |
Hi Goina, Greetings from California. The carving arrived today in perfect condition. It is indeed an very nice one, and have enjoyed wearing it already. Thank you so much! Of course I will recommend Aotearoa to friends. Enjoy your travels, and perhaps someday I will explore those beautiful sites too. All my best, Robert C. - USA ~ greenstone singletwist pendant |
Hi Goina, I just received mail from NZ:-)
I love the CD already!
Thank you so much:-)
Congratulations to Emirates Team NZ! |
| Hi Goina Thank you so much for the beautiful key your carver did a great job =) Enjoy the rest of your day. Kind regards Aimee S. - Auckland, NZ ~ 21st key by Tiki Design |
Kia ora Goina, thanks for the mail, I came back home and I had the wonderful surprise to see that the package arrived!!!! I am really happy they loved it an I love mine as well!!!! Again really nice service and beautiful carvings. I have seen on google map the place where you are now. It is beautiful I understand why you want to still find something there. Well ....good luck and I will hear you soon. Say hello to all the team and people that makes all these nice art. Ciao from Holland Tiziana B. - the Netherlands ~ bone carvings: atawhai, matau, manaia |
Your kindness overwhelms me to tears. I shall not forget it. Pictures no less, what a beautiful and amazing place. I will anticipate this very special and blessed package in the post. Your customer service is the ultimate. I don't think I have EVER experienced this level before. May you be blessed, Bonnie N. - USA ~ arohanui and atawhai bone carvings |
| Thank you - I received it in tact, and it is very beautiful! Thank you! Cynthia S. - USA ~ koru twist greenstone carving |
Kia ora Goina: hope all is well in Devonport. The triple koru shell pendant arrived today. It is awesome. I intend to give it to my wife for Valentines day on saturday as we head to Mexico on vacation. My 15 year old daughter and I watched "Whale Rider" together on Saturday. Aside from discussing Maori culture and me practicing the warriors dance and face to strike fear in the hearts of my enemies, we loved the movie. The opening shot shows a friend of the family wearing a jade koru pendant at the wife's funeral. I took notice of all the pendants worn in the movie and felt that much closer to your culture having understood that aspect of it. Best regards and my thanks again, Lee K. - USA ~ bone carvings and shell carvings |
| Hi Parcel arrived yesterday (Tuesday) - amazingly quick. Many Thanks Alan C. - UK ~ ceramic hearts by Kay |
| Many thanks, I can't wait for it to arrive, you have many beautiful products. Sophie K. - NZ ~ Maori wooden mask by Tiki Design |
| January 2009 |
| Kia ora Goina - what a delightful surprise to receive your email with this totally unexpected news! Thank you! Naku noa na Melanie C. - NZ ~ winner of our January draw |
Hello Goina, Greetings from Norfolk! Sorry for the delay in replying, Richard was away and then we were. Anyway, the story has a happy ending, he has indeed been to collect the parcel and liked the cufflinks very much. Thank you for your help in sorting it all out. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. Wishing you well, Sophie xx - UK ~ koru cufflinks by Ian Blackwell |
Hi Goina, Thanks for that very efficient. |
| Hi Goina, The mat arrived yesterday thank you, it's great I am really happy with it. Thanks very much, Sarah H. - Papakura, NZ ~ large beach mat |
| Hi Goina I received the cufflinks Tuesday and they look great. I assume you're watching the Australian Open now. Many thanks... Colin Fenwick - Australia ~ paua koru cufflinks by Ian Blackwell |
hi Goina, I wanted to inform you that I have received on Tuesday 20th the 2 parcels: the mask and the paddle: so beautiful and marvellous; I like Maori art particulary wood carvings inspired legend. It's a little piece of New Zeland in my house, remembering my unforgetable holidays in this country in November 2008; I hope I will go back again!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all, it was a pleasure to treat with you ; Kind regards Christelle L. - France ~ wooden paddle and wooden mask by Tiki Design |
| Hi Goina, Just a note to let you know the John Dory fish arrived safely yesterday and we are both delighted with it. It's beautiful. Thanks! Sally A. - UK ~ steel fish |
That's amazing Goina, I never win anything! This beautiful piece will look amazing in our new home. Thanks so much and I look forward to ordering more great items in 2009. |
Hi Goina.. |
I did see your artwork at the Pauanui fair. Thought it was fabulous. |
Thank you very much - It's nice to be ordering your gifts from 'down under' this time round. |
Have just named my baby Mahe and found you on Google when looking for meaning. |
Hi Goina, Thank you very much for the Koru pendants, I received them in good order last Saturday. They are both very beautiful, I hope that my friend will have the same opinion and that he can choose..I know I would find very difficult. I'll let you know the outcome. Thank you very much again. Many regards, Sheila de R. van Z. - the Netherlands ~ inner koru greenstone carving, inner koru bone carving |
Kia Ora Goina! Good News!!! I have finally received the belt! Friday 16th Jan!!! It actually arrived to the post office 22nd of Dec and it has taken this long for the office of the shipyard we are working with to give me the post slip, even after me enquiring about it almost every day... Luckily they hadn't already sent it back as is usual after 20 days. Anyway, unfortunatley my boyfriend has now returned to NZ, so it will be sent off after him (I havent looked at it as it is so beautifully wrapped but I really want too!!!), along with a couple of other parcels from the rellies sent at about the same time, and only recieved this week too. And I thought xmas shopping late November was being so organised!!!! So I will eagerly await the unwrapping on the other side of the world. I am sure the NZ postal service and whoever is holding it for him will be more efficient than here. Your photos from Kati kati are beautiful, and make me homesick. We are truly lucky people to have such a home. Thanks Goina. Have a Great Year 2009 Kind Regards, |
| Hi there its Judi.. I recieved my jandals this morning thank you very much...Hope you have a lovely day and I will definately be ordering more stuff later on... Have a great day. Judi W. - NZ ~ jandalz |
I really appreciate your assistance with my order. I look forward to receiving the items. Thank you, |
Hallo Goina,
De koru ketting is afgelopen zaterdag al aangekomen en mijn vriendin vond hem heel mooi!
Bedankt nogmaals en misschien tot ziens.
Ook nogmaals de hartelijke groeten van Anko en Jannie.
Vriendelijke groet, Astrid G. - Feerwerd, the Netherlands |
Hello Goina, |
Hi Goina... |
| Excellent! Thank you very much!
My boyfriend loved the silver fern jandals I bought him for Christmas.
Thanks again for your wonderful service.
Regards, Alison G. - Australia ~ winner Xmas / New Year's draw 2008/2009 |
Wow, thank you, I can’t remember the last time I won something. |
Hey Goina |
| December 2008 |
Hello Goina |
Just to let you know that the parcel arrived this morning Goina, well in time for Christmas, and thank you so much for the lovely gift wrapping - what a great surprise! That's saved me yet another job at this busy time and I'm sure my sons will be delighted with books, particularly as they bear the author's signature, which makes them just that extra bit special. |
Kia ora Goina.
Thank you very much for all your services this year. I have very much appreciated the communication and the prompt responses. Meri Kirihimete ki a koe me tō whānau.
Happy and prosperous New Year. Peter R.T. - Aotearoa (NZ) ~ Maori flaxworks item (commissioned) |
Thank you Goina! Great to hear from you! And is a pleasure to do business with you as always!!! Happy Holidays! Tami G. - USA ~ bone carving |
Dear Goina. The jade carvings I ordered arrived today and I was very excited, they made it rather timely despite the holiday rush! They are very nice carvings and I know they will be enjoyed by the people I will be giving them too. Many thanks and happy holidays to you and yours, Cheers! Sarah L. - USA ~ koru twist and manaia greenstone pendant |
Hello Goina, how are you? I received the package yesterday after what felt like an enternity of waiting, the mail is always so slow at this time of the year. I love it, it looks fantastic, he did an exceptional job on it, the cute gift wrapping was lovely. Thank you so much for all your time and effort with it, I really appreciate it. Will be talking to you in the future. Merry Christmas... Jessica D. - Australia ~ commissioned greenstone pendant by the Stone Studio |
| Hi Goina, Tthanks a lot; the Jandals arrived safe and sound yesterday afternoon, great service!! Cheers Piripi R. - New Zealand |
Hi Goina Just for your information, I received the pounamu mere today and what a beautiful piece it is. Thanks again for all our help! Happy holidays! Andrea B. - Saudi Arabia ~ mere on wooden stand |
| Awesome! Thank you soooo much! Linda P. - New Zealand ~ steel fish |
| Thanks very much for your prompt delivery! All the best. Kind regards Shona M. - New Zealand ~ fork bracelet |
Goina, Once again thank you for going the extra mile. Wishing you and your family all the blessings of Christmas and a very relaxing and pleasant holiday break. Will be in touch again in 2009. Warm regards, |
| Hi Goina The pendant arrived on Friday. I had a peek at it. I am sure it will be a success. Thanks again for your excellent service. Regards Peter D. - Australia ~ Fronz silver fern pendant |
| The painting arrived this evening at 6.00pm.
Looks wonderful.
Many thanks. Regards Peter T. - New Zealand ~ Sarah C. corrugated iron print |
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