The Heart Behind ManaakiWāhine
ManaakiWāhine is a creative space dedicated to empowerment and healing through art. We offer affirmation card sets, original artwork, handmade poi mementos, and wellness products like candles—each designed with intention to uplift, inspire, and nurture your wairua (spirit). Our kaupapa blends creativity, culture, and care to support your journey of strength and self-discovery.”
Mini Poi Design: A Creative Journey
At ManaakiWāhine, the mini poi design symbolizes a deep journey of healing and creativity. Each mini poi is crafted with passion, merging style and functionality. These delightful creations are ideal for those embracing the art of poi, whether for performance, wellness, or simply to infuse joy into daily life. Every spin narrates a story of resilience, embodying the spirit of aroha that drives our mission to uplift others through creativity. Our vibrant designs resonate with positive energy, inviting users to explore their rhythm and creativity. Through play, our mini poi foster connection and community, highlighting the value of togetherness in today’s fast-paced world. Join us on this journey where each mini poi design celebrates individuality while promoting collective empowerment.
ManaakiWāhine – Our Brand Story
ManaakiWāhine emerged from a journey of healing — one defined by resilience, courage, and the inherent strength within every wāhine. What started as a personal creative outlet evolved into a kaupapa of empowerment: honoring lived experiences, transforming pain into purpose, and bringing comfort, beauty, and hope to the world.
These are not just products; they are anchors of light. Reminders that even amid uncertainty, we can discover warmth, softness, and a sense of home within ourselves.
Behind ManaakiWāhine is Hayley — a mother, maker, survivor, and a woman who refused to let her story end in silence. Creativity became her refuge, and what she crafted for comfort became offerings connecting us to identity, wellbeing, and mana.
Today, ManaakiWāhine honors all wāhine — those rebuilding, rising, thriving, and still finding their way.
Our kaupapa is simple:
✨ To nurture wellbeing
✨ To uplift the wairua
✨ To celebrate the strength, courage, and beauty of wāhine
Whether you hold a candle, wear poi earrings, or gift our creations, you join a journey of healing, empowerment, and collective aroha.
Manaaki Wāhine is more than a business.
It is a home for stories.
A tribute to the inner fire of wāhine.
And a reminder that even the smallest handmade creation can hold great mana.
Nau mai, haere mai — thank you for being here and supporting a kaupapa built on heart.
Why We Give
Sometimes, a small message of love can change someone’s whole day.
A reminder of mana can restore hope.
A gentle word can bring light back into a dark moment.
ManaakiWāhine exists to place that light directly into the hands of wāhine who need it most.
"Manaakiwahine is a movement of strength and creativity. Every affirmation, every piece of art, every handmade poi is a declaration that healing is powerful and beauty can rise from struggle. This journey has taught me that we are unstoppable when we choose courage and aroha. My hope is that these creations ignite that same fire in you—because you are worthy, you are strong, and you are limitless."
Hayley, Kaiwhakatū & Ringatoi/Founder & Artist