local creative

West Kin explores our local talented West Auckland creative community. Artists, Writers, Potters, Crafters, Designers, Theatre & film people and Makers. Creative people in all its forms and media. We are a very special community and this section aims to promote and keep creative people supported with the added encouragement to buy local.

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working al Fresco – meet our talented local writer

working al frescoA lot of creative types live out West. Meet Adam Fresco, a writer, director, producer and performer from Titirangi. Interview & portrait photography: Sheryl BursonAdam lives in Titirangi with his wife, son and two dogs.His first job in Aotearoa was as Director of South Seas Film and Television School and he is now […]

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Tina Stephen – from Roomie

Tina StephenMeet the West Auckland designer behind Roomie, an innovative and affordable online interior design service to help you make your room amazing.Interview & photography: Sheryl Burson

West Auckland Designer, NZ artist, NZ art, NZ pottery

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Renee Boyd – Ceramic Artist

Renee Boyd – ceramic artist

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Rachel Carter – Ceramic Artist

Rachel CarterWest Kin thanks, local potter Rachel Carter for taking time out of her busy day, in preparation for Waitakere Open Studios, to give us an insight into her creative processInterview & photography: Sheryl BursonI don’t think you could describe a job as more hands-on than that of a Potter. I was lucky enough to […]

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Mal Whites’ illustrations add style to garden design

Mal White – man of many talentsWest Kin loves these designs made into metal screens by local Mal White and thinks they’d make an excellent addition to any garden design.Words & Photography: Sheryl BursonWhen I met Mal, it’s like seeing an old friend you haven’t seen in years. we had a shared history of magazine […]

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Greg Hall – owner of Kohu Road Ice cream

Happy DaysHappiness is what Greg Hall makes for a living, Find out why Kohu Road is more than just one of your neighbouring streets – Photography: Sheryl Burson If eating ice cream makes you happy, imagine what making ice-cream for a living can do for you. Greg Hall certainly seems to embody happiness. I caught up […]