What we are about

Lav Kokonas is a New Zealand based family business, endeavouring to support rural communities across the archipelago that is Vanuatu.
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several men are standing around talking to each other in front of a building with an umbrella
The face of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme
http://www.lavkokonas.com/the-face-of-the-recognised-seasonal-employer-scheme/ String Band performing at the Motueka Market in New Zealand - part of our ethos is to support rural communities in Vanuatu - and this forms part of that support. To include the ni-Vanuatu into our community whilst they are living in New Zealand.
a group of men standing next to each other under an umbrella on a sunny day
The face of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme
Supporting ni Vanuatu in our home region when they are part of the RSE scheme to help kiwi farmers harvest their crops
two men standing next to each other in front of a tent
Ni-Vanuatu fruit / grape workers
a man riding a unicycle down a street
we are about ... observing the delight that the ni-Vanuatu workers have when experiencing new sights in New Zealand.
two men standing next to each other in front of a tent with a pink sign on it
we are about ... welcoming ni-Vanuatu peoples who live in New Zealand for part of the year, working in the fruit harvest season.
a piece of glass sitting on top of a green leaf next to a black cord
Cheryl's jewellery @ Champagne 19040's ; WW2 coca cola bottles - fashioned into individual pieces of stunning jewellery designed and crafted by Cheryl of Champagne Beach, Santo, Vanuatu (one of the top 10 beaches in the world). Pieces vary in price, but range from approx. $15NZD to $25NZD. Email info@lavkokonas.com if you wish to purchase a piece.
an orange and white beaded necklace hangs on a green leaf with two black beads
"Pango Pieces" - creations by Mary from Pango, Port Vila, Vanuatu is creating a range of recycled glass pendants - using old coca cola bottles dumped in the sea in Vanuatu after World War 2 AND sea-heart necklaces. Each piece is individually crafted. If you want to purchase contact info@lavkokonas.com or visit Mary at her market stall at Pango Market, Port Vila, Vanuatu #lavkokonas #vanuatu
three men standing next to each other in front of a store
The face of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme
http://www.lavkokonas.com/the-face-of-the-recognised-seasonal-employer-scheme/ Supporting people because we all need support whether in our home countries or in a foreign land.
three boxes are stacked on top of each other
23kgs of medical equipment being taken as personal luggage from NZ to Vanuatu - thank you Medical Aid Abroad and your supporteres for supplying us with these much needed pieces of equipment for Aid Posts in Vanuatu.
blue baskets with signs on them sitting in the grass next to other plants and flowers
INDUSTRIAL waste re-purposed into useful baskets - created by ni-Vanuatu ladies living in New Zealand whilst they work in the fruit harvest season. All funds raised are NOW returned to their island for distribution to community projects.
a group of people standing under an umbrella in the middle of a parking lot next to a building
String Band in Motueka - can you see how the crowds just LOVE to listen to them?
a book with an image of a car made out of coconuts
Coconut Car created by John Herd for the book that he and Alison Moore developed when working in Vanuatu. "Once Round the Island"
a group of men standing around each other under an umbrella playing guitar and singing to someone else
Enjoying String Band music in Motueka
an assortment of skin care products displayed on wicker basket
Our product range March 2014 - visit us at www.lavkokonas.com to find out how you can purchase these top quality products in New Zealand and help us "pay it forward in Vanuatu" (tank yu tumas)
there are many potted plants with flowers in them on the ground and people standing around
we are about sharing the abundance of beauty that surrounds Vanuatu.