Mama Pou’s Kahoa is a collective grounded in love, heritage, and the enduring legacy of our late mother, whose passion for kahoa-making brought people together through creativity, storytelling, and cultural connection. Our practice honours the knowledge passed down through generations, celebrating the beauty of traditional Pacific adornment while creating meaningful spaces for community to gather, learn, and share.

At the heart of Mama Pou’s Kahoa is a commitment to preserving and revitalising cultural practices through collective making. Each kahoa carries a story—of family, identity, resilience, and belonging. Through our workshops and activations, participants are invited to engage in a hands-on experience that encourages creativity, reflection, and connection. Whether creating a kahoa for a loved one, marking a special occasion, or simply learning a new skill, every participant leaves with a deeper appreciation for the significance of these treasured cultural practices.

Mama Pou’s Kahoa welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, creating inclusive and accessible environments where culture can be experienced, celebrated, and shared. Our workshops foster intergenerational learning, allowing elders, parents, and tamariki to come together to exchange stories, laughter, and knowledge. By bringing communities together, we aim to strengthen cultural understanding and inspire pride in our Pacific identities.

Our collective believes that kahoa-making is more than an art form—it is an act of remembrance, connection, and community care. Through every flower woven and every story shared, we continue our mother’s legacy and ensure that her teachings live on through future generations.

Mama Pou’s Kahoa is proud to offer authentic cultural experiences that celebrate Pacific traditions, nurture creativity, and build lasting connections within our communities. We invite you to join us as we honour the past, embrace the present, and weave a future enriched by culture, storytelling, and collective making.