An arty social enterprise from our street community
You might notice people selling artful Piki - feather-like adornments to be worn in the hair, on a hat or button or used as a bookmark - around the city centre over the next couple of weeks.
The Piki Project has come out of Inside the Cup, a co-design process led by Lifewise with a group of people who’ve experienced homelessness. The project has combined the creative skills of the wider homeless community and the technology of the Unitec Institute of Technology to create Piki.
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Piki allows people to supplement their income in a flexible way and to develop meaningful social connections. Vendors, who are also often the artists, will gain entrepreneurial experience with the hope of establishing long-term businesses in the future.
The Piki Project is supported by Lifewise, Unitec, Auckland Council and Heart of the City.