My Journey!

I grew up in a farm environment based in Waimauku, close to Muriwai beach, a special spot in our spare time. we were one of only two Indian families in the area back in the 70’s when the lifestyle block wasn’t a thing. Over time the vege market gardening evolved into a year round operation of outdoor spray carnation growing. This was learnt from the dutch community, small plant/shoots were shipped in directly from Holland, and it proved to be a more steady income & less stressful way for the family to thrive, All four of us kids did well in school & enjoyed the weekend beach trips where my fascination with natures seashore life, rock pools and shells, took root.

Growing up as the third of four children in a busy household, there was always something to be done so wandering off outside to hang out with pets was a good way to escape jobs. I attended Massey High and then decided to do an apprenticeship in Floristry for 3 years to become fully qualified working in a busy Parnell florist which gave me the experience I needed.

I’ve worked in both New Zealand, & in Melbourne, Australia, and absolutely loved the tropical flowers & foliage’s that were available to work with.  After moving back to Akl, getting married and raising a family with all the extra support with family here, New Lynn, has been home for many years. Once the kids were at high school I decided to venture back into florist work intending to make it work from home, which has its challenges & rewards. Pauatech began with artificial  flower hire along with hamper/box gifts,  art & fresh flower gifts. Since Covid-19 I have shifted away from doing fresh flowers & gifts mainly due to the escalation of fresh flower/product costs. Deciding to streamline my interest in preserved materials, and making moss scape available as wall art, alongside the artificial flower hire service which has served some of my customers now for over 6 years.