My name is Cathy Bouma and I founded Tuahiwi Botanicals because I am passionate about growing herbs and fragrant plants. I started growing my first herb garden as a teenager and many years later completed an apprenticeship in Herbal Medicine. My philosophy around using herbs is very simple; they must be local, fresh, and organic. I absolutely believe that if you are using herbs for their medicinal benefits then you need to know how and where the plants were grown. I only use herbs that I grow myself on my North Canterbury property in all my products and herbal teas.

Pretty Bird’s contemporary silver pieces are hand-crafted by Lee Arthur in her home shed in North Canterbury.An eye for style and a love of working creatively with her hands lead Lee to attend a silversmithing course at Christchurch’s Silversmith’s Guild in 2006. She has since spent her time honing her technique and signature fresh, no-fuss style.
​The timelessness of sterling silver, and it’s long-lasting quality make it Lee’s favourite medium to work with. She loves the way sterling silver jewellery pieces can be worn daily for many years and still look as good as the day they were made.