Two Brothers, family oriented business developed by their Father Riki Adamu. Rarotonga is where they share how these musical instruments are built from both native and imported timbers. Riki used a machete to create his first ukalele out of coconut shell as a 12 year old boy growing up in Rakahanga - a remote atoll in the northern Cook Islands. He then moved to New Zealand and further developed hi
s talent for music and singing. Papa Takai Ngatipa was his inspiration in music and learning his craft. Mahuataariki, who inherited his father's passion for woodwork, started helping him in his workshop from the age of seven. Four decades on, and the finely crafted instruments made by Riki and now his son, Mahutaariki, grace the shelves of musical establishments such as New Zealand's Rockshop, as well as being sought after by tourist and locals alike at the Rarotonga Punanganui Market. Now in Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Mahutaariki is making ukaleles in his home-based workshop, the younger brother Mara also helps out when he is home from school holidays, while the sisters help out with finishing's, admin work and orders.
