Malafau and Nikaura villages are on the island of Epi. Back in 2014, two women from those villages (who were working in New Zealand at the time for an orchardist in Motueka), asked me if I was able to source…
Mamma's Laef have supplied hundreds of washable sanitary pads to girls in schools on the southern island of Tanna, in Vanuatu, via CARE International in Vanuatu. CARE International invited two of our team to visit Tanna Island in late February…
The day has finally arrived and my final GST return can be completed. The website shop has closed. For those lovers of Lav Kokonas Virgin Coconut Oil, I'm sorry, but I have been unable to find an alternative NZ supplier…
Usual price $35 for a kilo - a great price, but use the coupon 20%NOW and its yours for $28 with $7 postage nationwide (NZ only)
... but some things will continue. After 5 years of trading products from Vanuatu to New Zealanders, I'm finishing that part of the Lav Kokonas journey, effective from 1st April 2017. So get in while you can. Everything has 20%…
I first wrote about these adorable baskets made from recycled industrial waste, in 2014 - almost three years ago. They were expertly woven by ni Vanuatu women from the island of Epi, when living and working in New Zealand as…
Equipment being re-homed all over Vanuatu I received a lovely email from Annie, physiotherapist at the Vila Central Hospital. Annie arranged 2 truckloads of gear from the shipping containers sent to Vanuatu in mid 2016. Here's her inventory. Distributed 3 Bags of…
The long school holidays are over in Vanuatu, So it's time to give you a quick update about the distribution of washable sanitary pad kits in and around Vanuatu. Students finishing their school holidays will have made their way back to school,…
20% off. Now until end of March. Limited stocks. Certified Organic. Favourite with foodies and chefs. Shop now. Still "paying it forward in Vanuatu". Mi lukim yu. Belinda.
Fabric Yesterday I prepared the boxes for transportation to Auckland. From there, Kiwanis will pack and ship a 20 foot container with educational equipment to be distributed around Vanuatu. There’s a mountain of fabric which has been prepared over the…