Soul Time

18/10/2026

14/10/2026

04/10/2026

Yesterday was the perfect day to harvest calendula, slight breeze and plenty of sunshine ☀️. Mid morning when the dew has dried. This plant is a powerhouse of healing.

It’s anti inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti fungal, antiviral a great healer for abrasions cuts and minor burns etc. For that reason it’s the other main ingredient in my Kawakawa Balm.

Just pinch off the flowers. I love the smell of calendula it is not pungent ever so subtle and the resin from the flowers is super sticky but that is what holds a lot of the healing.

At this time of year and while I’m only harvesting small quantities I just spread the flowers on some paper towels and leave in a sunny place to dry for a few days ( turning every day) they are ready to work with when they sound crisp and crunchy and the whole flower head is completely dry.

24/09/2026

Time to unmold the candles I made yesterday. It was a chilly night here in the Eastern Bay of Plenty so these pillars spent the night in the lounge near the fire.

23/09/2026

The sounds of living off grid. It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here to be honest life has been a biarch this last year. I’ve lost two of my dearest friends and a mokopuna in the last 10 months and just haven’t had the capacity to be able to show up on socials BUT I’m back ready to share some of the incredible life that I am fortunate to live. Today was the first day in a very long while that I’ve felt like making anything, so I started with pure beeswax pillar candles that will be available soon on my website www.soultime.co.nz

29/08/2026

Kua kā te ahi! The fire is burning. Today marks the end of a year of teaching Mahinga Kai. Of course the only way to end our class is with a haangi and a hākari. So much goes on behind the scenes to put everything together and I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the help of my little whānau/family especially my husband, he knows a happy wife is a happy life 😂

09/07/2026

✨ THE MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET IS ALMOST HERE! ✨
Whakatāne whānau, get ready for a truly magical Friday night! We are pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable evening under the stars, celebrating the Māori New Year with incredible kai, lights, and music.
Here is your ultimate run-down for tomorrow night so you don't miss a thing!
⏰ THE SCHEDULE: FRIDAY NIGHT
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Market is officially OPEN! Come grab your kai and explore the stunning handmade taonga.
5:00 PM: Our brand-new Matariki Light Installation officially turns ON! ✨
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Live performance by the incredible Whirimako Black! 🎶
🔥 THE KAI (Come hungry!)
We have a massive lineup this week, including the a special addition of Boos Bussin Boil serving up an epic seafood boil!
Morfi (Argentinian Barbecue!)
BooShakalaka Boos Bussin Boil (Seafood Boil!)
The Fat Buddha
Washington Street Filipino Fusion
Go4Yum
🍩 SWEET TREATS & HOT DRINKS
Lil Orbits Donuts Whakatane
Black & White Coffee & Real Fruit Ice Cream
🛍️ MĀORI ARTISANS, MAKERS & TAONGA
MISS MAIA
The Last Spoon - Chili Oil & Seasonal Preserves
Rongoanuku
Soul Time
Facepaints by Irihapeti
Reremoana with Hineputehue
Tame Iti
Tiaho Jewellery
Whaiaipo Candles

Wrap up in your warmest winter layers, grab the whānau, and come celebrate our beautiful community.
📍 WHERE: 266 The Strand, Whakatāne
👇 Tag your Friday night crew in the comments and lock in those Matariki plans!

19/06/2026

Come and join me for an afternoon of making some ronoā for you and your whānau. All materials are supplied. Details are on the poster. Only 4 spots left !

02/05/2026

Our website is L I V E 🩶🩶🩶 you can now order delicious fresh flowers to be delivered to Ōpōtiki and surrounding area’s. www.soultime.co.nz