Stories, interviews and press celebrating our people. Koha invites writers exploring homelessness, social inequality and related issues to share their thoughts, hopes and criticisms.
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![Aaron Hendry on poverty as a political decision]()
Aaron Hendry on poverty as a political decision
Having worked in youth and emergency housing spaces, Aaron Hendry’s writing is featured by local media across various interrelated subject matter. ...Read more -
![Meeting notes. Textile recycling with Jeff Vollebregt of UPPAREL]()
Meeting notes. Textile recycling with Jeff Vollebregt of UPPAREL
We can’t throw garments away. They don’t get recycled — 73 per cent of garments are landfilled or burned, and less than 1% is recycled. At the same...Read more -
![In conversation with Tahlee Reynolds of oOh!media]()
In conversation with Tahlee Reynolds of oOh!media
Tahlee and the team at oOh!media recently hosted a wardrobe clear-out, donating 91 items of quality clothing that went out into our community, clot...Read more -
![Our Community. Olivia Coote of The Fabric Store]()
Our Community. Olivia Coote of The Fabric Store
It is thanks to the generosity of our community, our brands and those who shop with us that we are able to keep uplifting our most marginalised, pr...Read more -
![Thoughts on fill-a-bag sales]()
Thoughts on fill-a-bag sales
Notes and thoughts from my observations which started mid-2022 when fill-a-bag sales began showing up on my feed. Whilst it is a positive to keep c...Read more -
![The truth behind what we give and throw away... with Lagom]()
The truth behind what we give and throw away... with Lagom
For friends Tracey Creed and Amandine Paniagua who are the duo behind the slow journalism website Lagom, fashion is all about telling stories; prov...Read more -
![Our people. Charlie Job]()
Our people. Charlie Job
Meet Charlie. When we were needing to extend our services to the Mount, that would not have been possible without this girl. An artist and designer...Read more -
![On responsibility and care. Q&A with Matt Nash of Matt Nash Uniform]()
On responsibility and care. Q&A with Matt Nash of Matt Nash Uniform
Inspired by 1980s workwear, utilitarian designer Matt Nash began producing in 2014 and today is exploring legacy on very personal terms. Redefining...Read more -
![Our Community. Amelia and Sheryn of Eastwest Yoga]()
Our Community. Amelia and Sheryn of Eastwest Yoga
Meet Sheryn and Amelia, mother-daughter duo and wāhine Māori, yoga teachers, bodyworkers and owners of Eastwest Yoga. Navigating the relationship b...Read more -
![Our people Desi Lowe]()
Our people Desi Lowe
Meet Desi, a long-time volunteer who carves out time for our community in addition to her role at Te Tāpui Atawhai - The Auckland City Mission focu...Read more -
![On responsibility and care. Q&A with Kristin Buswell from icebreaker]()
On responsibility and care. Q&A with Kristin Buswell from icebreaker
In this new series, we’re engaging with our people and talking about the future we want—a future of equity and compassion, one where we all thrive....Read more -
![A personal note from Charli on World Homeless Day 2022]()
A personal note from Charli on World Homeless Day 2022
In reflection on this day, it leaves me confused, gutted, overwhelmed or underwhelmed. I don't know. We wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t crit...Read more -
![Clothes are not trash because they are - like housing, a human right.]()
Clothes are not trash because they are - like housing, a human right.
In the beginning, Koha Apparel wasn’t necessarily trying to get into sustainability; there was just this need to clothe people. People on the stree...Read more -
![Resold, reused and recycled]()
Resold, reused and recycled
My friend and photographer, a long-time supporter, Tracey Creed, photographed me one Sunday morning as we sifted through the racks, shooting three ...Read more -
![FAT x Koha Apparel]()
FAT x Koha Apparel
Charli speaks to Kevin from FAT regarding basic human rights and the importance of moving and grooving. In a few words, describe what Koha Apparel ...Read more -
![Why so much merch?]()
Why so much merch?
From time to time, we like to imagine an ideal world. It’s important to first consider what you want for the world before you can start taking acti...Read more -
![It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.]()
It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
There is an undeniable link between capitalistic ideals of exponential growth and the growing inequity that demands Koha Apparels services. We’re f...Read more -
![Hallertau x Koha Apparel]()
Hallertau x Koha Apparel
Our friends over at @hallertau_nz have just launched their new campaign ‘The Keeper’ – aimed at shifting consumer focus towards re-using rather tha...Read more
