Our Story
Hiwa and Awa Co. was inspired by the births of our Tama, “Awariki” and “Hiwa,” born just four days apart. As sisters; Rebekah and Jessica Brady, we envisioned creating Māori and Polynesian-inspired products for both Pēpi and Māmā in support of the various stages of motherhood especially during those early days. Our high-quality products are designed in Aotearoa, drawing inspiration from our taiao and incorporating traditional Māori practices.
Our mission is to create products that grow with your Pēpi, throughout the seasons, ages, and stages. As Māori wahine, we value our whenua and strive to ensure our products are natural and environmentally friendly, giving back to Papatūānuku. We aim to celebrate indigenous cultures by incorporating Māori and Polynesian-inspired designs into all our product collections.
Ko Wai Māua?
He uri māua nō Te Arawa me Ngāpuhi
Ngāti Rangitihi:
Ko Ruawahia tō māua Maunga
Ko Te Awa o Te Atua tō māua Awa
Ko Te Arawa tō māuā Waka
Ko Ngāti Rangithi tō māua iwi
Ko Ngāti mahi tō māua Hapū
Ko Ngāti Rangitihi tō māua Marae
Ngāpuhi :
Ko Te Tarai o Rahiri tō māua Maunga
Ko Mangakahia tō māua Awa
Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua tō māua Waka
Ko Ngāpuhi tō māua Iwi
Ko Ngāti Toki tō māua Hapū
Ko Te Tarai o Rahiri tō māua Marae
Ko Walter tō māua pāpā
Ko Glenda tō māua māmā
Ko Brady tō māua whānau ingoa
Ko Rebekah te Tuakana
Ko Jess te Teina
We are a whānau run pakihi led by two sisters, part of a big whānau of six tamāhine. Our whakapapa connects us to both the North (Pakotai) and the East Coast (Matatā).
We believe in giving back to our community, a principle evident in our daily mahi as a kaiako and Registered Nurse. When we are not busy with mahi, we cherish time with our whānau and friends. Between us both, we have seven awesome tamariki.
“We want to show our tamariki that with hard work and focus on what fuels your wairua, you will always succeed in whatever you set out to achieve.”
We cant wait to share our Pakihi with you and your whānau
Nga mihi nui
Rebekah and Jessica
Hiwa and Awa Co.
