Ngaati Porou, Ngaati Kuhungunu, Kuki ‘Airani.

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The first half of MANAWA is Georgina. Otherwise lovingly referred to as George, G, or Horhey.

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She brings her immense knowledge in retail and business management, recruitment and all-round amazingness to get the wheels in this pakihi moving. Also uses her math-magician skills to crunch the numbers to keep us on track. 

MANuel + AWAtere

MAN+AWA = MANAWA.

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Our kaupapa is to create from the heart. 

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At the heart of this business is the desire to offer waahine (women) beautiful, quality items that showcase our indigenous heritage.

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Manawa - is a pakihi Maaori (Maaori business) made up of two halves of one heart.

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The word Manawa in te reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, translates to mean heart of either a person or seat of affections, patience, tolerance, breath.

Ngaati Maniapoto, Waikato, Scottish.

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The second half of MANAWA is Lisa. Other names she responds to include: Leese, Boss, Tex.

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She tames down her crazy ‘out-there’ thoughts into creative ideas for the bizzo and comes with a whole lot of drive and determination to get the little jobs done. Is also often the one doing the online shopping for ‘necessary items’.