The Story Behind the Piwakawaka Pavilion
Mamakan Mamakan

The Story Behind the Piwakawaka Pavilion

β€œIn order to provide chefs with this fresh native produce, we needed a place where we could host them and our other visitors. The goal was somewhere that felt totally immersed in nature, while being protected from the sun, rain and wind.”

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A new collaboration between Scandinavia and New Zealand: How to brand a forest?
Mamakan Mamakan

A new collaboration between Scandinavia and New Zealand: How to brand a forest?

I am thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Overtone.dk. It has been an amazing experience collaborating with them on this project.

Overtone, based in Aarhus, Denmark, has collaborated with clients from various industries to create strong visual brands, bespoke typefaces, and digital experiences with a deep understanding of design.

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What's a forest farmer?
Mamakan Mamakan

What's a forest farmer?

What's a forest farmer? In New Zealand, there is an intense competition for land use. The four major contenders are pastoral farming, pine plantations, urban development, and native forests. Native forests tend to lose out for economic reasons and mainstream social belief systems. My dream is to see more native forests, not less!

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