Feedback

We have received wonderful feedback about our New Zealand gifts and art from our customers for over 15 years.

Here a selection:

Hi Goina
Thanks so much for your prompt service - the heart was received today. The chocolates have been enjoyed!
I look forward to dealing with you in the future.
Regards,
Raewyn H. - Tokoroa, NZ
~ ceramic heart pendant

Hi Goina, just letting you know the paddle arrived today at my old address.  Very pleased with it - thanks to you and thanks to the artist.
Have a nice week. Kind Regards
Ben D. - Rakaia, NZ
~ Maori paddle

Thank you yes please I would love to see a photo if possible thank you so much I'm just so happy with your service I'm so thankful. Have a beautiful day. Kind regards
Stephanie Day - Australia
~ commissioned whale mouth club on a stand for 21st birthday

and

Hay Goina
Thank you so much that is awesome news  thank you so much for making this happen on such short notice.
Thanks again. Kind regards
Stephanie Day  - Australia

You are a star.  Thanks.
Tania McN. - Auckland, NZ
~ greenstone koru on a stand

Fantastic!  Thanks so much for keeping me updated, I look forward to seeing it :)
Liz S. - USA
~korutwist greenstone pendant

Hi Goina,
Hope the weather in Auckland has improved since last we communicated. It's not too bad here at the minute with the sun out but they are forecasting rain for the weekend. Always full of doom and gloom these meteorologists. I reckon it makes their day. Anyway, just to let you know that I received the manaia today along with the two chocolates and I thank you for it all. I also want to thank you for trusting me by sending the manaia without having received the first one. I sincerely hope  it has arrived in the post. Once again many many thanks for everything and I look forward to doing business with you in the future. All the very best.
Kind regards
Charmaine - Australia
~ manaia greenstone pendant

Hi Goina,
My nephew has requested a greenstone carving for his 8th birthday & after purchasing two from you while I was living in London & experiencing your exceptional personalised service, it was an obvious choice to look up your website again :-)
Anna R. - Christchurch, NZ
~ greenstone drop pendant

Thanks again Goina,
You are amazing! :-)
Cheers,
Anna :-)

P.S thank you for the chocolates :-)
Narita C. - Auckland, NZ

Kia Ora Goina,
I have just received the new strings. Thank you very much for being so generous in helping me make my bone carvings perfect. I look forward now to spending time plaiting and then wearing them. Thank you again and I hope all is going well.
Kindest regards
Martin T. - South Korea
~ fishhook bone carvings

Hi Goina,
My nephew has requested a greenstone carving for his 8th Birthday & after purchasing two from you while I was living in London & experiencing your exceptional personalised service, it was an obvious choice to look up your website again :-)
Anna R. - Christchurch, NZ
~ greenstone drop carving

Hi Goina
I just wanted to let you know my mum loved her photo block, she said it also reminded her of Whangamata where we used to have a bach.
Thanks
Melissa W. - UK
~ commissioned acrylic photo block

~ commissioned acrylic photo block
Kia Ora Goina!
I just wanted you to know that I just got in the Maori Greenstone Hei Tiki!  It is a wonderful sight in person!  I am glad that it came with a traditional wax hanging cord as well.  I was a bit surprised how it was suspended through the back-a method I have never seen before! 

I also wanted to thank you again for the great New Zealand Whittaker's chocolate!  It has a very distinct flavor-very much unlike the chocolate found here in the United States.  Our chocolate-if its not top quality, is often bitter.  Hershey bars can be that way.  But this chocolate was truly unique! 

Thanks again for everything-and the quick shipping!
I am positive that we will again do business in the future!
Best regards for a bright future-for you, your business, and for the Maori culture!
Erik Fiske - USA
~ huge tiki greenstone carving

How lovely! Thanks for sharing Goina :)
Holly Whittaker - NZ
Marketing Manager Whittaker's Chocolate

Kia Ora Goina!!!!
Just wanted to stop in say THANK YOU!!!! You folks at aotearoa.co.nz are da BEST!!!! My greenstone is AWESOME!!!!! I appreciate you!!!
Fa'afetai Lava!
Del T. - USA
~greenstone mere pendant

Hi Goina,
I received your package earlier this afternoon. I thank you so much for your great customer service. I am very much satisfied with your product. Especially the mini bowl. I am leaning towards ordering may-be 50 more of them. But I will be in touch soon with my final decision. I appreciate all your help!
Fou M. - USA
~ 3x resin kava bowls by Tania Tupu

Thank you for the quick turnaround. I lost the one I wore for the last 10 years and yours is closest match. I hope to wear this one for at least the next 10 years.
Jeff
and:
Hello Goina,
Cheers from Florida USA. Received the carving Friday. Great piece. Thank you for the safe shipping.
Jeff - USA
~ matau fishhook bone carving

Cool, Great service. Love your site!
Stephen K. - New Plymouth
~ 3x bone carvings by Paulz, 1x corrugated iron artwork by SarahC Design,
3x pair of jandalz, 1x greenstone manaia artwork by Regan

You are awesome, thanks again.
Tan McN - Auckland
~ glass kete

Thanks so much.
What awesome service!!!!!
Take care.
May you have a wonderful festive season.
Kobie L. - Auckland, NZ
~ ceramic pukeko in an egg

Thank you; mats arrived and they are lovely x
Lucy O. - Queenstown, NZ
~ Pacific beach mats

Hi Goina,  just wanted to say how thrilled my husband was with his mere. He was speechless and very impressed with the design. Thank you whole heartedly once again. Your friend Yolanda
~ mere club with commissioned stand (earlier order)

Yes, they have arrived. They are what i wanted. Thank you for your cheerful and swift service.
Cheers Hayden H. - NZ
~ 6pence cufflinks

Hi - Letting you know I received the carving on Friday honestly its a beautiful carving big ups to the craftsman.
Thank you much appreciated.
Stewart R. - NZ
~ korutwist greenstone carving

Thank you very much for the fast postage. I received it the other day and its gorgeous
Lisa R. - Australia
~ korutwist greenstone carving

Hi Goina,
Just to let you know that my friend got the waka yesterday and really liked it.  Thanks again.
Yvette R. - UK
~ glass waka for friend in Cyprus

Hi Goina, I received the Mere and stand on Saturday. It was so exciting to unwrap them! The Mere and stand are so beautiful, I held it and it brought tears to my eyes! It was a very emotional moment, it feels so special and is everything I hoped for, my husband will love it!

The carving is awesome, I couldn't stop stroking it. Say a big thank you to your carver, such a talented man. Thanks once again, great service and quality and I will not hestitate to order from you again. Lots of gratitude,
Yolanda J. - Christchurch, NZ
~ greenstone mere on wooden stand

Dear Goina, I just wanted to let you know that I managed to pick up the package today. The greenstone looks awesome!
Eloise B. - Germany
~ XL koru twist greenstone carving

It's arrived in Sydney and even more beautiful than I could've imagined!!!
Thank you so much for another perfect piece.
Kelly P. - Australia
~ large mere greenstone carving

Done and done. Airmail fine. Thank you for your excellent customer service and for organising this for me, it's been a pleasure. I will definitely be back for more of these beautiful pieces. Cheers
Yvette R. - UK
~ large traditional glass waka

Hi Goina
Thank you so much for your help last week, the blocks were beautiful and he loved them. Regards
Ruth G. - Auckland
~ commissioned acrylic photo blocks

OMG!!! Its ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! It arrived today and Oh my god I love it. Goina and Jason I can't thank you guys enough this is going to be such a special piece for Steve to cherish and for him to one day pass down to our boys!! I just can't say thank you enough and say enough just how happy I am with it!!
Thank you
Jenaya F. - Australia
~ commissioned taiaha (Maori spear)

Package arrived safely yesterday – in plenty of time for my friend’s 60th party. Thank you all so much for your prompt attention to my order. All the best.
Sue S. - Australia
~ two ceramic pukekos with funky boots

Hi Goina, - We have received the artwork and mum and dad said its amazing. I can't wait to see it. Thank you so much. Regards,
Melanie H. - Kiwi in Australia
~ 21st paddle on backboard

Parcel arrived safely earlier this week but is waiting for the 26th for opening. Thanks.
Hugh L. - NZ
~ corrugated iron lamb

Hi Goina,
Thanks so much for your fantastic assistance, we love the pounamu it’s stunning! Thanks for your awesome service! Have a great week!
Jess J. - NZ
~ greenstone carving

Hi Goina - Parcel arrived today, Friday 01 June 2012. Everything, each and every item is so beautiful and perfect. Thank you so very much. And please pass along my thanks to your carvers. Aloha no,
Rex B. - USA
~ 8x greenstone touchstones

Hi Goina, another beautiful sunny day for us today. I am pleased to report the Koru arrived today after I got clobbered for another £100 ($200) from customs. Worth it though. They are beautiful. Many Thanks for all your help, you may hear from me again. Kind Regards
Alison x - UK
~ 2x jumbo glass koru, 1x giant glass koru

Dear Goina - I received my order, and again was so pleased with the pendant. Thank you for your fast delivery, all the way from New Zealand. Have great blessed day. Sincerely,
Leanna W. - USA
~ shell pendant with paua piece

Thanks very much. Super efficient as always.
Tania McN. - Auckland,NZ
~2x greenstone fishhooks

Hi Goina, the package arrive in HK today. Love the mats! Thanks.
Paula T. - Kiwi in Hong Kong
~ two beachmats

It's beautiful thank you!
Tina W. - NZ
~ resin heart pendant

Hi Goina, Sorry has taken so long to reply to your e-mail! Were away for school holidays with my family. Great photos!! My sister is really happy with her koru pendant, she said it is 'exactly what she wanted'. So I am very relieved about that! Thanks again!
Cheers, Tracey E. - NZ
~ korutwist greenstone pendant

Hi Goina, Just wanted to say a big thank you for sending over the artwork – I love it! It’s seriously my favourite!! I got it yesterday so it didn’t take long at all. I definitely will recommend your artists to others. Thanks!
Kind Regards,
Cara Marinis - Australia
~ corrugated iron artwork

Hi Goina, just to let u know the cufflinks arrived this am, thank you very much, just what I wanted. Have a gr8 day.
Eileen F. - NZ
~ greenstone cufflinks

Hi Goina, Just to let you know that the pukekos have arrived and they're great! Many thanks :)
Hannah W. - UK
~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots

Hi Goina, it arrived today and it’s fantastic thank you so much. Also thank you for not quite fully gift wrapping it, so I could have a look at it. I will finish the wrapping before we go, I showed my mum today and she thought it was awesome too and such a nice thing to do for hubby to be. Thanks again for your kind words and quick service!!! Cheers
Melissa D. - Christchurch, NZ
~ korutwist greenstone pendant

Kia Ora Goina we recieved the paddle yesterday, its lovely we are so happy wiht it and am sure our son Blake will be aswell.Please Thank Jason again for us. Love Allenar and Tere W. - Australia
~ Maori 21st paddle on backboard by Tiki Design

The belt has arrived, carefully packed and posted. The quality is really excellent, and it is really goodlooking. Thank you very much. I look forward to buy stuff from you later. Greetings from:
Jørgen N. - Denmark
~ Maori design leather belt

Hi Goina. Sorry for taking so long to get in touch. The koru arrived first thing Friday morning, it was a very pleasant surprise. As always the koru is beautiful and the very prompt service was wonderful. Thanks very much
Sharleen D. - Auckland, NZ
~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass

Dear Goina,
Just wanted to let you know that I received the new carving. I am extremely happy with the new carving, thank you very much. I can't wait to give it as a gift. Thank you very much once more, the service has been absolutely fantastic. I hope you will receive the returned carving soon. Many thanks and kindest Regards,
Esmae T. - Australia
~ greenstone manaia pendant

Goina,
Thanks for taking care of this, the mask arrived in perfect condition. It is quite lovely! I’m glad to find you on the web, next time I’m in Auckland I’ll have to hop over to Devonport and have a look in your shop. Thanks again!
Cam E. - USA
~ Maori mask by Tiki Design

I received the paddle today. It's everything I hoped it would be. Have had a smile all day since I opened the package. Please thank the carver for me.
Robert K. - USA
~ large paddle by Tiki Design

Guess what we got in the mail yesterday?!?!? Thanks for arranging and sending the earrings and pendant. And I have to say I am – they are really lovely. Would you please forward our thanks to Mati Fielder for us as well. Lovely doing business with you – have a great day. Kind Regards
Gail L. - Australia
~ silver earrings and silver pendant

They are hugely delighted with the koru and have sent me photos already showing that it takes pride of place beside their wedding photos. Thanks again...
Rebecca W. - Australia
~ giant glass koru

Hi Goina
Thank you so much! The carving arrived and it’s beautiful. Cheers
Nikki
~ winner January draw


Hi Goina, just a quick note to say everything went really well for our son's 21st birthday. Our son Samuel, family and our guests loved the paddle and all spoke on how well it is carved, everyone loved it. Once again thanks very much from our family. Kind Regards
Bron P. - Kiwi in Australia
~ 21st paddle on a backboard

Hi there,
Greetings to you too from the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Woops, too many visitors yesterday when I found this site. Thanks, looking forward to my parcel. Saw the little one at a neighbours and had to have one - well then had to have both sizes so ordered two! Thank you
Lyn F. - NZ
~ two ceramic tui

Hi Goina,
Thanks so much for the mat - it arrived very promptly yesterday. We are extremely delighted with it and will be passing your details onto friends who we think might also be interested. Thanks again.
Amanda S. - NZ
~ beach mat

Hi Goina
Parcel has arrived in Melbourne safe and sound – thanks again for your help and being so friendly – will definitely recommend you to my Kiwi friends over here.
Jo H. - Australia
~ greenstone pendant, nikau tree, ponga tree

Thanks Much!!!! Got the carving right before Christmas. Pleasure doing business with you.
Max J. - USA
~ manaia bone carving

Kia ora Goina,
Recieved my order, all in good order, Thank You so much. These will be great for Christmas.
Have a Merry Christmas
Randy B. - Canada
~ matau bone carving, greenstone disk carving, sterling silver manaia pendant

Hi Goina ~ Thank you very much once more!
I wish you a merry Christmas too.
Have a nice day.
Kind regards
Hubertus S. - Germany
~LOTR guide book

Thank you so much Goina..
It's been a pleasure to do business with you..
Have a great Christmas
Diane S. - UK
~ ceramic touchstone, wired heart

Hi Goina,
The angora goat arrived save and sound late last week and I love it!
Thanks heaps for the great service.
Cheers
Mark G. - New Plymouth, NZ
~ corrugated iron angora goat

Hi Goina
The necklace arrived today. Thank you so much it is beautiful.
Kia Ora
Tracey H. - CHC, NZ
~ koru twist greenstone pendant

Hi Goina
I am glad that you got them. Thank you for sending a replacement pair so quickly last year before our wedding. My husband loved his koru cufflinks and our bestmen loved their frangipani cufflinks. Thanks again for your help and fast response. Hope you have a wonderful week. Sincerely
Dilini H. - Australia
~ koru cufflinks and frangipani cufflinks for wedding

Just to let you know that the kids absolutely love their manaia carvings.
Happy New Year and thank you...
Jon Tuckley - UK
~ 3x manaia greenstone carvings

Thanks for waiting for the new version. Just received the book today. Many thanks!
Best Regards,
Blake S. - Australia
~LOTR guide book

Dear Goina,

I received my carved pendant on Nov. 30th. It is such a beautiful pendant, thank you so much. I have a bridal alteration shop, and one of my customers had visted New Zealand, and had this beautiful jade pendant on. I asked her about it , and said she purchased it in New Zealand. So I started searching the internet, and found you. Quite incredible how they carve the jade, I know I probably will never be able to visit New Zealand,
so at least I have a part of it. All my research shows what a beautiful country you have. Again thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Leanna W. - USA
~ triple twist greenstone pendant
 
Hi Goina
Greetings from Stratford, Taranaki! I have just made the payment for the red heart pendant which I was so pleased to find on-line! I have one of my own that I have almost worn out - I purchased it in New Plymouth at Kina a few years ago - and I wanted to find one to send my old penfriend in Austria - Kina no longer have them in stock, so you can imagine just how pleased I was to find exactly what I wanted in your store! I will have another look at your site soon.Kind regards,
Viv M. - Stratford, Taranaki, NZ
~ resin heart pendant

Hi, I have just received the parcel from you, and I love the fork - it will be perfect for the person I want to give it to. Just a question though, I've noticed on the handle that it appears the fork is inside out - the writing (the brand of fork) is on the outside and is visible when wearing, whereas the design on the fork is on the inside. Are they all like that?
Thanks.
Melissa B. - NZ
~ fork bracelet

Arrived safely thank-you, excellent as usual, Merry xmas
Heather P. - Australia
~ glass koru and wooden bowl

Just to let you know that the tiles arrived and that they are lovely.
Thank you very much. Do you have any more in stock that could arrive for the weekend if I was to place another order? (Of the tiles again - might get them for my mum too).
Thanks,
Charlotte H. - NZ
~ ceramic bird tiles by Kevin Kilsby

Hi Goina. Thanks so much for the beautiful key that the carver designed for my sons 21st. Thanks to you also for all your hard work in getting it sent to my cousin , so she could bring it over to Australia . I was so pleased to receive it in time thanks to you’s ...
Once again thank you... Its a real treasure in our house...
Bye From
Hinemoa and Jacob Tiananga - Australia
~ 21st paddle on a backboard by Tiki Design

Thanks for everything, I know these gifts will be well recieved and appreciated,
Randy B. - Canada
~ matau bone carving, greenstone disk carving, sterling silver manaia pendant (commissioned)

Oh thanks so much for that :) I really appreciate your extra effort. Have a fantastic Christmas.
Janette S. - Christchurch, NZ
~ Maori design beachmat

Hi Goina
Our acrylic blocks arrived this morning.
They look fantastic thanks!
Kind regards,
Alessandra N. - Atomic Cafe, Auckland, NZ

Hi Goina, the package was waiting for me when I got home from work. The earrings are lovely, even prettier than they looked on line! Thanks! Lisa deF. - USA
~ Pacific Grace earrings

Hello Goina. I've just received the pounamu in the post and im happy with it. Thank you so much. I may have to buy another pounamu off you at some point :) Thanks.
Erina K. - NZ
~ mere greenstone carving

Guess what arrived in the mail today, Goina
The silver fern earrings are lovely--a perfect fit for the horticultural society meeting this evening. Cheers.
Irene N. - Canada
~ Fronz earrings

Thanks very much, the card looks great! Really appreciate all the Kiwi touches ;-)
Debby T.Y. - USA
~ 2 rimu bowls; wedding gift for friends in NZ

Hi Goina ~ Kia Ora!
Thank you! Stones have arrived safely and I am delighted. I am sure my daughter will be really pleased with her jade.Ben, my son is a through and through Kiwi,rugby mad and utterly devoted to New zealand;he will love it too.I am sure Jessie too will be delighted with hers.Once again,thank you! Regards,
Jon T. - UK
~3x manaia greenstone pendants

Hi Goina ~ Got my items today,thank you very much. Regards
David L. -Australia
~ huge tiki greenstone pendant, korutwistXL greenstone pendant

Hi Goina ~ Just to let you know that we have received the pendants and they are absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much,
Melanie T. - Te Awamutu, NZ
~150 resin heart pendants and koru pendants

Kia Ora Goina,
Than kyou! I have made my payment and look forward to receiving the beautiful carvings.
Thank you...
Jon T. - England
~ 3x manaia greenstone pendants

Thanks, beautiful bookends, just perfect.
Regards
Faser T. - NZ
~ greenstone bookends

Hello Goina,
Today the beautifull resin heart arrived on the doormat. Thank you for it and for the quick delivery. Hope you had a good time visiting Holland. I loved the photos you placed in the newsletter. Bye for now,and thanks.
Hanneke P. - the Netherlands
~ resin heart pendant

Hello ~ Received necklace today, it's beautiful =)
Thank you heaps. Kind regards,
Kristiana P. - Oz
~ korutwistXL greenstone pendant

Talofa lava Goina
It's fantastic!! I received the package this afternoon and my daughter and I opened it together. We were thrilled and careful as we went through cutting away the bubble wraps and tape.
It's as if we were opening our very own christmas present.

Everything was intact and they both look OWSUM!! It's everything that your website pictured and more. We can't wait to give it to my son (bro) when his 21st comes round in early December.

Thank you so so much Goina and please thank your team back at home (Jason and his Dad). You should definitely get into the export market. you will do well in it!

We LOVE it!!

I will definitely keep in touch and will let you know when I come back to Auckland and drop in to see you and your team.

All the best in your new abode and with Gods' blessing, I wish you everything will be a huge success in your life.

With  lots of Love, respect and eternally grateful
 
Dave Wilson xx - Australia
~ large paddle and waka by Tiki Design

Hi Goina ~ Once again thank you for your email. Yes, have been watching lots of Rugby.  It should be a fabulous event for New Zealand ... and also watch NCIS (including last night). Thank Ray, your artist, for his help too.

I am very impressed with your ability to carry on business from afar.  Yes, the internet has assisted but you still need to be very structured and organised.  So congratulations !  My business, management consulting, needs face to face, so six weeks away is about the max. and I was dependant on the various internet speeds and connections as I moved around Europe. Take care. Best wishes,
John G - Australia
~ large corrugated iron angora goat, corrugated iron sheepdog

Hi Goina ~ That mere is a beautiful greenstone.
Perfect thanks. Have a good sleep and thanks for your fantastic help this week.
Tania McN - NZ
~ XL mere club on a wooden stand
and 6 korutwist greenstone pendants

We love Robin's dog collars! We don't have a dog yet but are planning on getting a Rottweiler in the next couple years and would love him to wear one of the collars. Healthy Regards
Karl H. - UK
the dog collar has been sent to a NZ address as our customer is in New Zealand right now, enjoying the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Hi the waka are lovely.
Wendy T. - NZ
~ glass waka

Goina ~ Kia ora, mate! Greetings from New York and thanks for the update. Enjoy your stay in the Netherlands / Schiermonnikoog. I won't even try to pronounce that. Look forward to seeing pics. We are still recovering from Hurricane Irene here on Long Island. Telephone pole with transformer fell onto a car across the street from us. Power is still out. Couple trees came down as well. Looking forward to receiving package. Thanks again. Safe travels.
Lou I. - USA
~ drop carving

It's a great piece of craft. We've got several Kiwis down at my local, so I will show it off with pride! Cheers,
Andrew D. - UK
Maori design belt

Dear Goina,
Still in the Flatlands or already back in NZ? Today I got the two greenstone pendants. Exactly what I wanted, one lighter in color than the other. Many thanks!
Juan M. - Switzerland
~ two greenstone triple twist pendants

That all sounds fine. I don't have a deadline for the bracelet; just as soon as she can create it. Many thanks. PS: The waka has arrived. It's beautiful.
Mrs. Susan B. - NZ
~ silver koru bracelet
~ glass waka

Hi Goina, just to let you know I have received my little pounamu dolphin & it is absolutely perfect. I love it, thank you so much :)
Kind regards
Ms. Susan K. - NZ
~ greenstone dolphin carving

Hi Goina - Just a quick note to say that the refund has already arrived in my account. Thanks for sending that through so promptly!
Mrs. Jeannette B. - UK
~ Glass koru. We are still offering a 15% discount on all glass koru (we forgot to deduct the 15%).

Hi Goina, hope the break (I assume :)) is going well. Thank you for the message... your service is very impressive! Warm regards,

and

Kia Ora Goina

Happy Birthday for the other day and best wishes for your family! The place you are staying almost sounds like my dream place… so far from where I am now (KL). Maybe I need to look at this internet business life ;-)
All the Best
David W. - Malaysia
~ greenstone manaia pendant

Hi Goina ~ Thank you very much have received the jandalz today. My son loves them.
Regards, Bridie K. - Australia
~ jandalz

Thanks very much Goina ~ Appreciate the extremely prompt service.
Regards,
Chris S. - NZ
~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass

Dear Goina Last year I purchased a family of Angora goats from you and have been meaning to send you through a photo. So here they are standing watch.
Regards
Sandra G. - NZ
~ 3x corrugated iron angora goats
~ photo of the goats at Sandra's place

Kia ora Goina ~ I promised to let you know when the book has arrived - and yes, it has! Eva und Daniel came back from their 4-months-trip by noon today!!! And they found the parcel from New Zealand in front of their door!

It couldn't have worked better! Thank you for wrapping it so nicely and for your letter to Daniel!

Now I am waiting for them to visit us in the UK at the end of June - to tell us a lot about their trip and to give us (my husband Gerd and myself) even more motivation to travel to NZ probably at the begin of next year...

Thank you very much again - it's all done very well!!
Kindest regards,
Monika W. - UK
~ LOTR guide book

Hi Goina ~ I have received the two brooches this morning and they are lovely - Thank you very much!!
With kindest regards
Dawn J. - UK
~ Fronz fern brooches

Hi Goina ~ Just wanted to let you know that I received the waka yesterday. It is beautiful! Thank you so much for your help in rushing it here in time for our anniversary. My husband loves it. All the best,
Kathy H.C. - USA
~ glass waka
 
Hi Goina ~ Package arrived by courier today. All good. Thanks for your service.
Kind regards, David C. - Hamilton, NZ
~ glass waka

Hi Goina ~ Got the pendant today, thanks, love it!
Cheers, Juliet I. - Petone, Lower Hutt, NZ
~ resin pendant by Mamarua

Kia Ora Goina ~ Thank you so much, the stunning whale tail carving which arrived so beautifully wrapped and presented at the end of last week. The gift will be just perfect for my baby godson’s christening in June and for his future life journey. Thanks again Goina, much appreciated.
Ms. Karen W. - UK
~ whale tail bone carving

Hi Goina ~ Yes they are a gift for my son's godfather - I wanted to get him the same pounamu Kobe has but Dazel wanted the cufflinks instead :) Thanks so much for wrapping them! Really appreciate it. Thanks again for the great speedy service!!
Mel G. - NZ
~ greenstone cufflinks to the UK

Morena Goina! The fish are here and absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
Thank you very much for your help and we’ll keep in touch!
Kindest regards,
Marimar del B - Wellington, NZ
~ flax fish (all flax fish are sold out now)

We have received the photo blocks. Thank you, great efficient reliable service.
Cath - Wellington, NZ
~ mdf photo blocks
and yes, we can do your own photos on wooden photo blocks or acrylic photo blocks (editor)

You are damn good with that camera! Going up shortly...
Mike
The Devonport Speculator
~ we provide the Devonport Speculator news site with photos on a regular basis; this time photos of our Emirates Team New Zealand.

Oh thanks so much! I'm from NZ and this is a gift for a really cool English couple we have been staying with over here. Just the thing for a uk garden :-) can't wait to give it to them as they will love it!
Thanks again,
Steph K. – Kiwi in the UK
~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots

Hi guys, order received, thank you very much. Am so impressed with your product, lovely friendly service, you are a credit to Kiwi's the world over!! Well Done!!!
Regards
Julie D – Tauranga, NZ
~ rimu bottle holder stand

Thank you so much! You just made my day!!!!! I forgot to ask how they are packed or wrapped... Because is for a very special someone...
Thanks again!!!
and:
Hi Goina. No, thank you very much for all your help. They are beautiful and he loved them. They are made of a beautiful piece of pounamu. I’ll get in touch with you as I would like you to recommend me a carver because I want to take a very special pendant back home with you. Thank you very much. Kindest regards,
Marimar B. - NZ
~ greenstone cufflinks

Dear Goina, - Finally the sweet card has arrived and is in perfect shape, really a nice idea, great material as well...... Kindest regards from good old Germany.
Kai B
~ Kiwi can fly postcard

Hi Goina ~ The waka has completed its journey, arriving this morning! It is amazing - thank you so much and please also thank the Blindell's on my behalf. Have a great Easter. Kind regards,
Ms. Angie H. - Australia
~ large glass waka

Have seen the pigs at various shops around Wairarapa and Wellington, they are very cool and will look great in amongst out faxes and cabbage trees.
Ms. Nadia H. - Carterton, Wairarapa, NZ
~ corrugated iron boar piglet, corrugated iron piglet

Hi Goina,
Again thank you so much for your help, I have already recommended you to a number of people and will continue to do so. Thanks,
Rachel F. - Christchurch, NZ
~ greenstone korutwist carving

Kia Ora, thank you I received the belt, it is superb.
Kind regards
Jérôme A. - France
~ Maori design belt - 15% discount

Hi Goina - Received my bone carvings today, they are amazing and I know my friends will love them! I didn't realise that the fish hook was so big, I must have been half asleep when I ordered it as I've just realised that on your site I could have ordered it smaller. Could I send it back for a smaller one as my friend who it is for isn't build like a Maori and I'm not sure if he would wear it that big especially with work.
Philippa Y. - Australia
~ fishhook bone carving, koru bone carving
~ and yes, happy to send you a smaller one, GT

Hi Goina - Unexpectedly received my March prize this morning - very much surprised and appreciated, thanks.
Kind regards,
Brent A. - Christchurch, NZ
~ winner of our March 2011 draw

Kia Ora, the belt looks great, thank you! Commend Robin for me! Now I await the belt in the mail! Thank you. Kind regards
Jérôme A - France
~ Maori design leather belt - 15% discount

Hij is supermooi!
Diana B. - the Netherlands
~ Maori design dog collar - 15% discount

Awesome Thanks. I look forward to recieving these gifts for my friends :D
Philippa Y. - Australia
~ matau bone carving, koru bone carving

Thanks Goina.  The waka arrived today and we are very pleased with it.
Kind regards,
Brent A. - Christchurch, NZ
~ glass waka

Hi Goina - It looks lovely, thank you. I would also like to order an XL one- the tallest in that price range please. This one will be a thank you gift to the person I will stay with while in the UK. I am most grateful for the extra effort you have provided me today, the assistance has been most helpful (and a draw as well !!). I will fill in that order form now. Kind regards
Janine MacA - Auckland, NZ
~ two glass koru

Hi Goina
Thanks for your email. Yes, gift wrapped would be fantastic. We're taking it to the UK for a present, so the white koru paper would be perfect! Thanks again
Anton B. - Auckland, NZ
~ wooden bowl

and:
Hi Goina,
I received the package today, thanks for your email and wishes!
Best regards
Anton B. - Auckland

Hi Goina,
It arrived. Just in time... her birthday is tomorrow. FANTASTIC!!! Thank you so much. It is beautiful.
I look forward to ordering more amazing art from you soon. love.and.light.
Kirsten L.- Canada
~ greenstone manaia pendant

Hi! My husband just sent me an IM to say my package has arrived! You are the BEST!!!! Thank you so much for getting it here so quickly. Hindsight is always 20/20... I wish I had purchased a cloth as well after exploring your site with my colleague. We thought it would have been cool to frame it. It is our boss who is retiring and it is her dream to go to New Zealand. My colleague is an artist and is painting a scene of New Zealand. I think our boss will LOVE the necklace I plan to make with the stone.
Cheers...have a fantastic day!
Donna B. - USA
~ greenstone triple twist carving

Thank you so much for all of your help! I really appreciate it!
Kind regards,
Bethany H. - USA
~ greenstone koru twist carving

Hiya Goina! I totally forgot to email when my package arrived the other day. I was SO excited to see the big korus and my bowl and tuis, but I waited until I took the box home so that the items were still in the original packaging during the trip across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. My goodness, you, my dear, are a delicate item wrapping goddess! Everything arrived in PERFECT condition. I'm proud of my growing collection of korus from Venus Hot Glass. I'm up to six of them now. Thank you for the extra gift! I put it and some other things in the lovely bowl purchased and I have it on my dresser. It's serving as a "heart reminder" for people in Christchurch (and now in Japan) who have suffered earthquakes recently.
Have a good weekend!
Bonnie S. - USA
~ 2x glass koru, wooden bowl, 2x ceramic tui

Excellent! Thanks very much for your work and effort to get these to us so efficiently. Nga mihi
Dawn M. - NZ
~ glass koru, greenstone mere carvings, greenstone koru carvings, greenstone drop carvings, fishhook bone carvings, glass gecko

Dear Goina - Many thanks for the update, her birthday is the 22nd of April, so we are absoluty in time....I know that cards send from Spain sometimes take 3 weeks and more so I thought it might take even longer form your country... so far away. Have a wonderful week and thanks for your quick and friendly response.
Kind regards from Germany,
Kai B.
~ Kiwi can fly card

Hi Goina ~ AWESOME! Thank you so much! We really appreciate this extra effort for us.
Warm Regards,
Wendy McL. - Australia
~ resin heart pendant

Hi Goina,
The package arrived on Monday and they are lovely can't wait to see them in my Aunty's garden.
Thank you sooo much.
Katrina M. - Timaru, NZ
~ ceramic pukeko with funky boots

Hi Goina,
At first I want to say many thanks to you for your efforts. I never !!! found a web-shop in which I was served so kind and friendly, l would say "familiar" or like "an old friend" - only in yours. It's a good idea, I send a email to this shop and ask.
~ Walter K. - Germany
~ referring customer to another online shop

Hi Goina
The pendant arrived today. Thanks so much!
I love it.
Sabine J. - Canada
~ rubber pendant

Kia ora Goina, First of all thank you so much for sending me the Lord of the Rings book which arrived on Wednesday... Fascinated by your final para about sending ceramic fish to Bulls ....   Oh well, and why not....
Virginia C. - Belgium
~ LOTR guide book

Hi Goina - A huge thank you to you and Jason for going out of your way to make amendments to the manaia. It too had that 'wow' factor just as Shari's triple twist did/does. I've attached a photo of Latitia with her grandfather and father. Thank you once again. I'm thrilled with the end result.
Cheers Barb H. - NZ
~ commissioned 21st wood carving

Thanks very much. Yes, we had a WONDERFUL time in NZ. Our 2nd trip. Its one of the 3 most beautiful countries in the world (others are S Africa & Peru).
Virginia C. - Belgium
~ LOTR guide book

Dear All,
I am writing from Germany and first of all I'd like to compliment you on your great site! The bone and greenstone carvings are amazing and all the information you provided about the different designs is so interesting. My grandparents brought me a greenstone tiki as a gift when they visited New Zealand. This was 16 years ago and since then (I'm 30 now) he has been with me ever since. I wear him always and somehow (I hope this does not sound presumptuous of me), I feel greatly connected to him.
Claudia B. - Germany
~ greenstone hook carving

Kia ora, WOW the flowers are awesome. Thank you very much. I'm really happy with them.
Regards Helen J. - NZ
~ flax flowers

Goina! All sorted, I called and got a Customer Service Rep who knew what was going on and she credited my account instantly. Thank you again for YOUR excellent customer service. I will be back :) Ka kite (well not really but you know what I mean).
Agnes H. - USA
~ 4x bone carvings, bandannas, kete

and

Goina! They're absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much, just received them today. I will be back again and much sooner than before! Thank you again.
Agnes (Winnie) H. - USA

Hey. Just got the stuff. Very cool. I DO wish to get that other piece. I will look around and see if there is anything else. Thanks.
Mike Crimmins - USA
~ greenstone spiral carving, greenstone disk carving, bone carving

Hi Goina,
Parcel is here and unwrapped and everything is fine, good and wonderful. Thank you very much! Thank you for all the extra effort you put into this order - much appreciated. Warm regards,
Rex B. - USA
~ xtra large mere on a stand, 2x greenstone rock sets, 2x greenstone disk pendants

Hello Goina
Thank you so much for sorting this out so quickly - I am really excited to be receiving it soon! Cheers
Vanessa R. - NZ
~ Pacific beach mat

G'day Goina - pdf worked out and I had no problem opening it. Honestly appreciate all your help. All the best for the new year. Enjoy your up coming weekend. A thousand thank yous. Kind regards
Richard H. - Australia
~ Maori club and personalised birthday card

Hi - Bell arrived today in good strong packaging all is well Ding-Dong.
Regards, Garry S. - Auckland
~ ding dong bell through our Devonport.net.nz site

Dear Goina - Kia ora. The bookmarks with the paua inlay arrived in Florida, and are in excellent condition. Thank you very much for filling my order so promptly. Have a good year.
David F. - USA
~ magnetic bookmarks with fern, twist and koru

Hi Goina ~ I received my art work today. Thank you very much.
Martha P. - NZ
~ 2 mini corrugated artworks by SarahC Design

Yes it has arrived in time for my 60th birthday and looks fabulous in the garden. Thanks for following up. Cheers.
Lissie H. - NZ
~ corrugated iron piglet, cute!

Goina, I love your newsletters. Thank you for still including me since I have not ordered in a while. I will return soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
Diane VanMeter - USA

Thank you so much for your wonderful newsletters all year - all my love to you and your family and have a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful and joyful new year.
Love Louise


Thanks very much Goina. As I live in the Middle East I am relying on you very much. It is going to my parents.
Thanks for such a quick turnaround! Merry Christmas,
Rupert H. - Kiwi overseas
~ corrugated iron artwork by SarahC Design

Hi there - Just letting you know I recieved my parcel on Friday! Thank you very much, its perfect. Have a very merry xmas. Blessings!
Krystal C. - Australia
~ triple twist EXL greenstone carving

That's great news - many thanks from cold a snowy London! Ka kite.
Craig H. - UK
~ Azure art print

I would say many thanks to you for all and the patience with my writing. I wish you and your team - if there is one - a nice and peaceful Merry Christmas and a good start in the New Year (You are nearly the first to start in the New Year - I think it was Samoa / Fiji Islands) I can't believe that you make christmas partys at the beach and so on...... If I look outside I see snow about 10cm over all. Have a great time. Kind regards from Germany.
Walter K. - Germany
~ LOTR guide book, 2x glass koru

Thanks. Great job
Carolyn - Auckland, NZ
~ 4 commissioned acryilic photo blocks

G'Day to you - I have just received by fern and I am compelled to tell you that they ARE AMAZING!!! I am so happy and I know my friends who are getting them for Xmas will also be very pleased. Thank you very much and have a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year!! Cheers
Suzanne M. - Australia
~ medium fern pendant and extra large fern brooch by Fronz

Hola ! Goina - Thanks so much for getting the silver fern brooch to my sister in time, so that she was able to bring it to Spain. I was really pleased with it!

I was trying to represent the cultures that make up our past and futures. The red shirt symbolizing Spain, the tie my Scottish heritage, the white rose of Yorkshire my English Heritage, The tassle and donkey representing the old Catilin Kingdom and Province of Catalunya, and the stylish silver fern, my birthplace of New Zealand.

We had a wonderful day.
Murray and Silvia - Spain
~ silver fern by Fronz

Hi Goina - Thanks very much for the no hassle and quick service you have provided. The cost is fine thanks and if it could be wrapped in xmas paper that would be great. A message would be awesome...

Once again thanks very much, your site was easy to follow and full of awesome things choosing was a tough choice. Ill be recommending you to all my mates.

Merry Xmas and all the best for 2011

Eddie G. - Australia
~ Pacific Grace necklace

Hi Goina
Received the painting today, it is just fantastic. He will love it. Thank you for such great service. Wee pressie coming to you. Cheers, Helen S. - Christchurch, NZ
~ corrugated iron artwork

Kia ora!! Just letting you know that I received the pounamu necklace this morning. I'm very impressed with the speed in which I recieved it so thankyou very much for a gorgeous necklace which my daughter will just love!! I will highly recommend you to anyone wishing to purchase New Zealand artworks and jewellery. And yes this country seems to have gone Oprah mad - she is being mobbed wherever she goes! Regards Stephanie P. - Australia
~ greenstone twist carving

Morena Goina - Just reading your newsletter. Cool story about the U2 mere. Congrats. Was hot here. We had our work function up in the mountains at the bosses lodge at Castle Hill. Great day. Thanks for the update on the necklace. We're sending it to my sister-in-law in LA. Have a good week.
Greg C. - Christchurch, NZ
~ heart pendant

Good day Goina, it has been a long time since I wrote. i hope you are well. My prayers to the brave 29 souls who passed away and to their families. Thank you for the continuing news letters, I enjoy reading them. I has been a few years since I recieved my manta ray pendant from you and I still love it as much as the first day I got it. please again give my thanks to the carver, when ever I wear it out were people see it, I'm asked about it and were I got it from. happy holidays , only 20 days till xmas. Take care.
Don D. - USA

Dear Goina,
Thank you for your newsletter. We here in Scotland were greatly saddened by the news of the miners and had been hoping for another miracle like the one in Chile. May I thank you for keeping in touch----maybe some day we shall manage back to AOTEAROA. Meantime, Nga mihi o te tau ki a koutou katoa and all good wishes for 2011.
Aroha,
Alexander (Sandy) Mennie - Scotland

December 2010

Aotearoa.co.nz gifts for U2

Hello Goina - The concert was amazing, had a blast!! The band absolutely LOVED the mere’s!! In fact they kept their gifts with them, they were so pleased with it! Usually when we present our artists with gifts we take them back and send them over, but they took theirs with them then and there!! The tribute was amazing by both Jay-Z and U2. Would just like to say a massive THANK YOU again Goina, your help was so hugely appreciated!!! I have a little pack I will send you shortly to show our appreciation. Have a good weekend.
Hannah King
Universal Music NZ Limited

~ 5x greenstone mere clubs on a stand
~ Jay-Z and U2 paid tribute to our 29 miners who lost their lives at the Pike River mine near Greymouth.
~ we were honoured to be asked to organise gifts for the band U2
Belt arrived safely - I love it! So  will  my brother.
Raewyn McC - NZ
~ Maori design belt

Hey congratulations, that's a brilliant write-up. Looking forward my growing Koru collection, hoping Venus are getting back up and running slowly; ChCh is my home town and my family are there so I know there's still a lot of work to be done before things are back to normal. Haere ra.
Sue R. - Kiwi in the UK
~ two glass koru
~ ~ write up about our U2 connection link to the article on The Speculator site.

November 2010
Oh wow - Thanks so much for that - I'd be happy to split the difference as it's quite a lot! Appreciate it being sent regardless :) Will be referring your site to friends and family - the service has been great!
cheers (and Merry Christmas!)
Jenny P. - NZ
~ Kiwi can fly card

Thanks so much, I am thrilled with the artwork...it is perfect.
Many thanks
Clare C. - Takapuna, Auckland, NZ
~ SarahC corrugated iron artwork

Hi - Thanks for the photo block, it is great.  Could we please order two more.
Tracy R. - Auckland, NZ
~ acrylic photo blocks

Hi Goina ~ Hope all's well. Just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that everything came in, and despite Canada Customs and Canada Posts best efforts, everything was impeccable. I don't know how you and your team managed it, but I am impressed yet again. In any case, hope the weather's better in NZ than here. Winter has come screaming in, and we have received approx 3/4 metre of snow to date and the temperatures are hovering around -30C, and with windchill around -44C, so it's slightly chilly.
 
Enjoy your summer weather, and best wishes to you and yours. Happy Christmas and New Year. May 2011 be fruitful, and provide health, wealth and happiness. Regards,
Maurizio S. - Canada
~ 2x ceramic pukeko with funky boots, 2x Maori masks

Hi Goina - I hope you're well! Guess what... I came home today and found the blocks had arrived... They are amazing!! I absolutely love them, thanks so much! Oh - and thanks for the kiwifruit spoons they're so cool!! I'd never seen one before I was laughing when I opened the parcel!.. I'll be in touch with more orders I'm sure. Take care.
Margot D. - Australia
~ 28 commissioned acrylic photo blocks

Hi Goina - Thanks very much for getting that sorted and posted out so promptly. And I'll definitely be recommending you guys to friends over here looking for a great gift idea to send home! All the best to you for the Christmas and festive season, too. Warm regards,
Dianne G. - Switzerland
~ rimu photo frame

That would be fantastic Goina! You make this all too easy! Thanks again. Perfect Goina, you guys are amazing.
ShireenB. - Australia
~ ceramic wallhangers

Thank you so much - Your wonderful communication has made this a lovely experience for me...
Daniella E. - NZ
~ silver heart pendant, silver heart earrings by Shane Te Ruki

Hello Goina, What lovely bells, they work a treat and look good too! The Kiwi fruit spoons were most welcome, must have known they were coming as my son took off last night with my only spoon, thank you. I was searching for a bell online after a friend showed me the stuff article.
Regards, Martin Crossling - NZ
~ ding dong bells through our Devonport.net.nz site

That's lovely thanks - it will make a special gift for a staff member who is leaving
(and loves green lizards and tuataras).
Penny K. - NZ
~ resin tuatara

Hi Goina - Hope all's well and that you are gearing up for your summer. Out here, the temperature is dipping into the negative centigrade range in the evenings, and the Rocky Mountains have been snow-capped since September. Although the rugby world cup is still some time off, I'm looking forward to seeing some of the matches - it helps take the sting out of the winter months here in western Canada. In so far as the order is concerned, I definitely confirm it, and look forward to receiving it. Thanks again as always for the way you and your team handle these orders; this is one of the reasons I keep coming back to see what else is new on the site. All the best!
Regards, Maurizio S. - Canada
~ Maori masks and ceramic pukeko

Thanks for the awesome service. Your brooch will make a lovely adornment on my jacket for wedding in Spain. Silvia is a proud Catalan and donkey symbolises their province (which used to be a Kingdom occupying land now governed by France.So I have a donkey lapel badge with a silver border, which will go nicely with your fern. Muchias Gracias !
Murray N. - Kiwi in Spain
~ silver fern

Groetjes! - thanks for that! Yes, I would like to confirm the order. If you could send it directly to the Netherlands, that would be great! It would also be fab if you could gift wrap in christmas paper:)
Nadia DB. - NZ
~ Pacific mat

Thank you so much Goina. I hope to be able to visit New Zealand again one day-I just loved it.
Tim H. - USA
~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass, the original glass koru

Hi Goina
I received the bells yesterday, thank you. Once again thanks for your wonderful service….
Kind regards
Carolyn Keber - NZ
~ ding dong bells through our Devonport.net.nz site

Hi Goina - it was a great evening and the wakas were very well received, they were beautifully wrapped, thank you. Thank you again for going the extra mile for us - it was very important to the success of the event. Much appreciated. Warm regards,
Tiffany W. - Auckland, NZ - corporate client
~ 11 glass waka

Hi Goina - Cufflinks received this afternoon. Many thanks,
Miralie T. V., Palmerston North, NZ
~ kauri koru cufflinks by Ian Blackwell

October 2010
Good afternoon... Thanks for you email, thats great I will be eagerly waiting for its arrival. Once again thanks for providing such an awesome resource for all to enjoy.
and
Warm greetings from the Far north. Thankyou very much for all your hard work, I received the key on Saturday afternoon. We were very excited to open the package and we were equally happy with the key we received. Once again thanks for all your excellent correspondance and your work.
Linda H. - NZ
~ 21st paddle on backboard

Hi Goina - My greenstone has just arrived and I am over the moon. Thanks so much the tiki is perfect and I am currently wearing the spiral carving. I am teaching my Grade 7 son's( 12-13 yr olds) class the Haka and Rakau sticks and Poi and making costumes for Multi-cultrual night in November and I shall wear my spiral to the event. They children are really looking forward to having tatoos, shouting, chanting and stamping their feet at their parents and friends. It should be fun!
I will definitely be checking out your website every now and then. Please thank the tiki carver for me. It is a lovely green. I am soooo glad I got the spiral!!
Marybelle T. - USA
~ greenstone spiral carving, greenstone tiki carving

Hi Goina - Thank you so much for your prompt reply and full information - much appreciated! Have a lovely day.
and
To confirm I have received the pounamu and am most impressed with it. Thanks again,
Amanda H. - Auckland, NZ
~ greenstone koru twist carving

Goina, you are too kind! Thank you so much, I wasn't expecting them until I had put the payment across! It was a lovely surprise. I have put the payment across today. Thank you so much for everything.
Emily Fraser, Auckland, NZ
~ bunch of spifes

Thanks Goina - These are the best looking korus I've seen. I was tempted to buy a pretty average one at the Auckland airport; glad I waited and found your site. Regards
Rhyllis B. - Australia
~ glass koru, the original ones
 
Hi Goina!  I received the stained bone carving in yesterday's mail (on the 13th) so the package made great time!  I absolutely love the carving that you helped me select.  It's simple but elegant in design.  The craftmanship is beautiful.  I particularly like the fluted design on the top end.  It's has so much more character than the plain top design shown in many of your website's images.  Thank you so very much for the patience you showed me while helping me make a selection and the additional images that you sent simply clinched the deal.  It's great!  I love it!.  Thank you! Loyal satisfied customer,
Rick Cole, USA
~ fishhook bone carving, bandanna

Kia Ora Goina, I was very lucky! The carving arrived just on time for my husbands birthday. It is all in one piece and very beautiful! Thanks a lot! Warm autumn greetings from Bremen, Germany
Maren B. - Germany
~ koru bone carving

Thanks again for all your help. It is a pleasure to deal with you and we would still like to visit your shop in person someday. Well, who knows? We might just find a way. Thanks for the excellent service and we enjoyed seeing some of the special creative genius at work in your pictures from the body art awards.
Rick C. - USA
~ fishhook bone carving

Thank you Goina ~ Everything arrived safely and the order is superb.
Cheers
Ian M. - Brussels, Belgium
~ koru twist greenstone carving, triple twist greenstone carving

Hello,
The work of your artists just gets to be more amazing every year. Thank you for sending the emails...
Suzanne

Hiya Goina! I got in my two new korus from Venus Hot Glass. They're BEAUTIFUL and will look fantastic with my growing family of Venus fronds. Now to start saving up for a granddaddy sized one!!  :)
Bonnie S. - USA
~ glass koru by Venus Hot Glass

Hi Goina - Kia ora from California. You lied about the shipping time - it arrived so much faster than I expected! And the bowl is absolutely gorgeous. I may just keep it for myself and get my mom something else for her birthday ;-) Thank you!
Elke O. - USA
~ wooden bowl by Greg - 15% discount till 2011

Hi Goina - That's great thank you. My partner Len is Maori and I've ordered the carving for his birthday on Thursday. I hope that it will leave him feeling closer to his spiritual home. Warm wishes...
Sharon N. - UK
~ greenstone korutwist pendant

Hi Goina - Thank you for emailing and order confirmed! Working in San Francisco & living just north of the Golden Gate Bridge makes me feel for you all with this huge earthquake - our fingers are always crossed for our own sake! So I hope the recovery goes well. And thank you for pointing out Greg's bowls in your newsletter - the one I ordered will be a lovely birthday present for my Mom's 70th in November. You can keep the spifes if you like - I have plenty already (4)! They are very cool though so if you already packed them up with the bowl, don't worry. Just trying to save some for your other customers ;-) Thanks again,
Elke O. - San Rafael, CA - USA
~ wooden bowl by Greg 15% discount on all bowls

Hi Goina - Just to let you know the lamb arrived in one piece and the wrapping was perfect thanks. It was a great choice, James is really pleased with it. Thanks so much for your help and it was a pleasure doing the sale with you.
Kind regards
Marg C. - Wellington, NZ
~ corrugated iron lamb

Hi Goina - Package arrived today. Thank you very much.
A lovely prize! Kind regards,
Sarah D. - Tauranga, NZ
~ winner of our August draw

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
Elayne D. - UK
~ ceramic pukeko

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.
Anneliese W. - Middlemore Hospital - Auckland, NZ
~ blown-up photo of 'Coastal Classic Yacht Race and Rangitoto Island'

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

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
Leah x - Australia
~ triple twist greenstone carving

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!
Leah D.V. - Australia
~ wooden gift box

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.
Bonnie S. - USA
~ 8 resin pendants, 2 bandannas

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.
Tracey D. - Whangarei, NZ
~ LOTR guide book

Goina,
The mere turned up today on my desk, much to the amusement of my colleagues who (rightly) seemed very intimidated by it!  Thanks for your help, it is fantastic and we can't wait to present it to the intended recipient. Kind regards,
Brendon B. - United Arab Emirates
~ greenstone mere on wooden stand - link to greenstone carvings

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!
Adam S. - USA
~ zinc pendant

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,
Ik heb vandaag de jandalz ontvangen. Dat is snel gegaan! Dank je wel! Ze zien er echt heel gaaf uit! Mijn dochter is er helemaal weg van, en gelukkig passen ze haar. Bedankt voor de snelle service.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Nicole P. - The Netherlands
~ jandalz

Thank you received my kete, it's awesome,
Christine Houkamau - Australia
~ Maori kete

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,
Maurizio S. - Canada
~ greenstone manaia carvings, greenstone hook carvings, ceramic pukeko in egg

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.
Frederieke M. - The Netherlands
~ commissioned ring by Mati Fielder

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

Hi Goina. I got the blocks. they look great. I'll send a photo next week when the cabinet position is finalized. Cheers,
Blair S. - Auckland, NZ
~ commissioned acrylic photo blocks

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,
Kay B. - USA
~ Maori paddle

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

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.
Robyn J. - Australia
~ Splinters pewter knives with paua inlay

Hi Goina - Thank you so much for getting it made in such good time, looking foward to seeing it. Thanks
Glen M. - Wellington, NZ
~ Maori paddle

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)


And many many more great comments from our customers...
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