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About two years ago George & Willy purchased a little house here in Mount Maunganui. The last two years since have involved extensive renovations, which has been a bit of a hobby...

  I (George) don't get to go ski touring that often, however when you get to go on a sunny day with good snow it is hard to beat. These...

Recently we went on a trip up the Macaulay valley which is inland from Tekapo. It is an awesome part of the country and the four days that we were there...

We spend a lot of time with our legs under the desk. No more than previous generations but now we are more aware of our space and the effect that...

When we went down to the South Island earlier in the year for our staff trip we had planned to go through Twizel to fish the Canals - where Sam...

 How to Start a Fire Without  a Lighter   One thing which all humans have is a love for fire - it's in our blood.   You light a fire...

We recently collaborated with Desmond Sweeny, an Australian-based artist is better known as 8 Foot Walls who creates large fresco murals. Desmond originally trained as a traditional signwriter but moved...

We have never had a proper sign outside our workshop so we thought it would be a good opportunity to try something new.

We wanted something with nice materials that will wear in nicely over time.

Welcome to the Studio and Workshop. We hang out here every day, talk to people all over the world and design tools for the everyday.

We like to think it's pretty cool and thought you might as well. Visitors are always welcome and if you're lucky, you might even leave with a pair of merino socks. Here are some photos that friends of ours have taken while we've been here. 

Summer came pretty early down-under this year, forcing us to get out there and make the most of the good weather. Between all of us, we managed to spend a good chunk of the holidays on the sea.

It's a part of the country you don't drive through unless you’ve set out to go there. It feels like what there rest of the North Island would have been like 30 years go — untouched, raw beauty. 

A must-do for any New Zealander, Northland is a good one to tick off this summer.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And while we all love giving and receiving gifts, it can be difficult to find the perfect present. Luckily, George & Willy have plenty of great Christmas gift suggestions, from products that are sure to delight your loved ones to unique options that will make them feel extra special.