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"Hi Louise, the sleepsack looks awesome and we are looking forward to using it  when we come home as it's so hot in Hong Kong right now that our little man has just been sleeping in thin cotton numbers" Keri, Hong Kong.    Read more

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Hello Louise / Nathan. I received the pendant today. It is even more impressive than what I had expected (and as you said the photos you sent didn't really do it justice). Wow, this is something that I will truly treasure for life - my little piece of NZ that I can carry through life (wherever life may take me).
I am glad that I settled on the slightly longer 60mm pendant as I think it looks beautifully balanced (and thank you Nathan for making it slightly wider at the bottom - I agree it definitely looks better that way).
Louise, thank you for your professional and prompt manner which has made this a pleasurable, stress-free experience for me. I set out sort of knowing what I wanted but your guidance has been very helpful. Thank you both very much.
I will not hesitate to recommend your business to others (or to purchase through you again myself) in the future. All the very best to you.
John, Mountain Creek, Queensland
(Black Jade pendant - special commission)


Hi Louise
Just to let you know my pendant arrived safely today. Like you say looks good as new again thanks. I work in an industry where good service is paramount (funeral industry) and I have been disappointed at the service I have received from others over the years many times.
Thank you for the excellent service you have provided once again, sincerely.
I will recommend and pass on your business cards that you included to anyone without hesitation.
John, Mountain Creek, Queensland
(Black Jade pendant - special commission. Free repair after pendant was dropped onto tiled surface)


Thank you - the neckwarmer arrived safely today - am delighted with it and the bag it was wrapped in!! Its a 50th birthday present for an eco minded friend so just perfect!
Di and Al, Christchurch


The sleepsack arrived yesterday and it is beautiful. Just what we wanted.
Many thanks for the kind note it was much appreciated.
Have passed your card on to many friends.
Tracey, Rotorua

Hi Louise
Just wanted to thank you for the beautiful green stone, my partner loves it, also thank you for great communication and service.  Please tell Nathan we appreciate his great work and it's nice to know that I can order from the net and get quality merchandise.  When Waaka broke his he felt he would have to wait until we went back to NZ to get another one.
Barbara, Brisbane, Australia
 
Hi Louise - pendant received first thing this morning! It is a beautiful piece, I can't wait to give it to Stephen tomorrow:) I will also print out these notes below to give to him. Thank you so much for your help and awesome customer service, and please pass on my thanks to Nathan as well. He has an awesome talent and I feel very privileged to have this rare piece of stone in my possession.
Jess, Auckland
(Greenstone pendant special commission)

WOW! It is absolutely beautiful. I love the colour of the stone. It is PERFECT!! Please thank Nathan for me, I do indeed count myself very very lucky and I know my partner will love it. Now the pendant can start winging its way to its new life in Sydney -  a little piece of the homeland that will be much loved.

Thank you so much for all your work on this. I will certainly be recommending you to all my friends as I have been extremely impressed with your help and speedy replies and going above and beyond the call of duty! There was another site I emailed at the same time as you and I still haven’t had one reply from them! You are way ahead there :) Thanks again, very impressed with your attention to detail!

Emily, Earlwood, New South Wales
(Greenstone pendant special commission)

Thanks for the headband. I hadn't heard of Southern Rata until one day in the Sandfly cafe I saw a flyer. I love the rata logo - and thought I'd look up what it was all about one evening. I have already recommended the site to several people and I'm sure I'll be buying more from you via it - they make great presents.
Caroline, Te Anau

Thank you for your note, Louise. Making a similiar piece will be a fine solution. Your note is actually reassuring in that dealing over the internet I can't be certain that what I order is not a mass-produced fake.
Kia Ora, Louise, the toki pendant has arrived and is indeed beautiful. I am very impressed. Please say Kia Ora to Nathan and convey my thanks. As a Maori might say, it was a kind of fortuitous meaningful event that the previous pendant was sold and we had to begin to communicate. I feel we have developed a relationship and I'm reasonably sure I will want to order things from you in the future. I'm assuming Nathan can make other Maori symbol pounamu pendants as well.
Michael, Massachusetts, United States

Hi Louise,
The glasses are incredible. Now that I have discovered your site- I will be making use of it to get up to date with all friends pressies this year! It really is so simple!
Keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing any new products you add to your range! Thanks once again.
LeAnne, Ashburton

Hi Louise,
My diary arrived today. Thank you so much! It was so lovely to get a hand wrapped, carefully packaged parcel in the mail. A little bit of Kiwiana to remind me of home! I have given your business cards out to my colleagues so I hope that brings you some future business. Thank you again.
Sabrena, Melbourne

Hi Louise and Nathan. The carving arrived yesterday and it looks and feels awesome. After Jess's birthday I'll send a photo of her wearing it (if that's okay with her) and I'll let you know what she thinks about it. I'm sure she's going to love it. Thanks for the bonus bag. Cheers, Nicole.
(Follow-up email)

Jessi loved it. It was a great success. A personal thing for her that is the only one in the world. I will send a photo of her wearing it. She had a fantastic birthday.
Nicole, Palm Beach, Queensland
(Greenstone pendant special commission)

Thank you for the prompt and personal service. I adore the unique stone and copper tiles, they are now my standard wedding present. A fantastic price and service that I would recommend to anyone and most definitely use again.
Zoe, TV3, Auckland

Hi Louise
I just want to let you know that Fergus absolutely loves his sleepsack and so do we. Whenever we put him in it, he knows it's time for a sleep. He's enjoying being in it so much today he's been asleep for three hours. The domes on the side that can be adjusted as he grows are such a good idea and keep it in place and the length is great for our long boy as he loves to stretch out.
Keri, Hong Kong

Hi Lou
The calendar that I purchased for my mothers birthday was A for AWESOME! She is totally stoked and already has it hanging on the wall, despite January being 4 months away! I also want to thank you for the super speedy postal service. It arrived the next business day after I ordered online! Very impressive, especially considering it was going to a rural address. I am definitely the favourite daughter now - thanks mate you rock!
Annabel, Queenstown

Thanks for the great product. The Pohutukawa flower image block series looks great and is a nice reminder of my time in New Zealand. I am also looking forward to using my Alpaca thermal socks for the cold Austrian winter.
James, Salzburg

The bowls that I purchased are very cute and dinky, well packaged and delivered in no time! Great service!
Louise, Wellington

The prints that I ordered are stunning and the delivery time was excellent...as for the customer service - impossible to fault! I will definitely be using Southern Rata again.
Amanda, Wellington
(Limited edition art prints)

Hey Louise,
I just got back from snowshoeing with my Southern Rata merino headband.  I am SO happy with it!  I normally don't like to wear anything on my head, so I avoid hats and headbands unless they're absolutely necessary.  But your merino headband is so amazingly light that I almost forgot I was wearing anything on my head.  But at the same time, it is wonderfully warm and cozy.  Thanks for a great product!
Stella, California

I originally came across these beautiful bright bowls at the local market day in Queenstown when there for a weekend from Christchurch. I originally brought 4 smaller bowls for dipping, sauces etc, love them so much, make any dish bright and colourful, then I unfortunately broke 2, hence placing an order for replacements and 4 more of the bigger bowls. The service via email and postal delivery couldn't be faulted.
Kim, Christchurch

A quantity of commercial gifts was required, and to the extent possible, Southern Rata recommended items, numbers and costs for the occasion.  Built trust, then delivered items that exceeded expectations. We will ask Southern Rata to fill our company gift requirements on future occasions.
Jay, AB ANNAND & Co Ltd, Christchurch
(20 2010 New Zealand map calendars in CD case)

The delivery arrived today all in one piece and looking FAB! Thank you so much for working with us to make this happen - I am sure our clients will love these as much as we do. Please thanks Jo from us. I have already had someone in the office spy these and give his "oh cool".
Carron, Anguillid Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Auckland
(40 recycled glass and bottle sets and 16 additonal glasses with Anguillid logo sandblasted)


Hi Louise
Thanks so much for all your hard work to complete this job. You have been a pleasure to work with and fantastic at keeping us updated on the progress of our order. Please pass on our thanks to all your weavers around the country and to Christopher as well. Thanks again - Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Erin, Crippz, Auckland
(200 flax ketes made to order and delivered within 3 week timeframe)

 


 

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