friends of willowsongOur community is filled with talented makers, artists, growers, craftspeople, educators, and local businesses whose generosity and creativity help our kindergarten flourish. We are proud to celebrate the people who walk alongside us.
Poems for Buttercup
Beautiful handmade Waldorf dolls, celebration crowns, and natural treasures inspired by the magic of childhood. Lovingly crafted here in Tairāwhiti by Zoe, each piece is made to be treasured for years to come.
Macs’ Property Maintenance
Macs Property Maintenance is a local, family-run business and proud Friend of Willowsong. Offering everything from lawn and garden maintenance to gutters, waterblasting, rubbish and greenwaste removal, tiling and handyman jobs, Macs is here to help keep your home and property looking its best.
We’re pleased to support a Willowsong whānau business and encourage our community to support them too.
Chelsea Thorpe Studio
A creative studio where thoughtful interiors, sewing, and slow, intentional living come together. Through beautiful design and sewing classes, Chelsea shares practical skills that inspire creativity, confidence, and a deeper connection to home, making, and everyday life.
Sam The Trap Man
We are proud to count Sam the Trap Man — Hamiora Gibson — among the Friends of Willowsong.
An East Coast bushman, conservationist and author, Sam’s deep connection to the whenua and commitment to protecting our native ecosystems align closely with the values we hold at Willowsong. As a Waldorf/Steiner alumnus himself, he also shares our appreciation for nature, practical skills and nurturing a lifelong connection to the world around us.
We are grateful for Sam’s support of Willowsong and our tamariki.