Putiputi Recycled

08/05/2026

As another prep day unfolds for Matariki, the kaupapa remains clear — this is not about big corporate lighting displays or industrial installations.
Every piece along the light trail is community-created, handmade with intention, and grounded in meaning.
Our installations are built from sustainable and repurposed materials, woven together through creativity, storytelling, and collective effort. Each light carries kaupapa — honouring connection, whenua, whakapapa, and the sharing of mātauranga through art.
This trail is about people over profit.
Hands making. Whānau creating. Community shining together. ✨

06/05/2026

Spent some beautiful time today with the whaioranga at Turning Point Trust — an organisation supporting adults navigating mental health challenges and addiction recovery.
We explored creativity through colouring and connection, creating a calm and welcoming space to slow down, kōrero, and simply be present together.
Wee gifts for Mothers Day.

“Creative activities like colouring can support mindfulness, reduce anxiety, and provide gentle healing through creativity and connection.”

So much strength, courage, and creativity in one room 💛

04/05/2026

You could win 2 tickets to join me this Friday for free.
Head over to Shaks page have a nosey at her next event to and find the post. https://www.instagram.com/shakspov?igsh=MWYydHQwdGtvaXRlZA==

Comment, tag, share and like both pages to be in to win easy as. Goodluck

14/12/2022

Catch up with me tomorrow night for a bit of Xmas shopping 5-7.30pm 15th Thursday.

10/11/2022

I am infatuated with Hue at the moment, join us on the 26th November for Hatch there is some neat things happening.

Hue Exhibition with Okorore- Ngā Toi Māori Gallery & Studios
Check out the The Incubator Creative Hub for more details

https://www.facebook.com/100046244898873/posts/660402145511276/

26.11.22
It's all happening at the Village 🤪

24/10/2022

Duck, Pheasant, Emu, Geese feather earrings just re stocked.

Taonga Whakarākei 🪶🦅🦉🦆🦃🦜

Kalena from Putiputi Recycled has just stocked us up with some gorgeous feather earings. These are always in hot demand 🔥
Singles or pairs ..mix and match.

💯🤍 Unisex Taringa Statement pieces for our Tane as well !!
Wear them your way 🤪

06/10/2022

These shorts? Bloomers? are very popular at the moment.
Come along and join us, you know you need a pair to rock out this summer.😜

Orna and myself are here to help, guide, share and make anything you can think of.

Repurposing & Recycling all things denim
ZOMBIE JEANS-Where Jeans go to un-dye
Bookings and details in the link above.

03/10/2022

This workshop I highly recommend and there is still spaces available.
All details are in the link.

It is an amazing opportunity to learn from
and

https://facebook.com/events/s/roreka-workshop-taonga-puoro/476731164314316/

01/10/2022

You can join us to learn and make your own pair, bleaching is optional. Orna will be with us to help make shorts, skirts, scrunchies anything you can think of. We will be using the Creative Campus new sewing machines or you are welcome to bring your own in, beginners level welcome.

You can chat to Orna at her studio on Brook St at the Village if you have any questions.

Or score yourself a pair of jeans already made.

ZOMBIE JEANS-Where Jeans go to un-dye workshop for details and booking.