Hi there!

I’m Rachel, founder of Whaikaha Clothing.

I am the proud mother of two beautiful non-speaking autistic boys, Manaia (7) and Keanu (4).

As their primary carer, I have experienced all the highs and lows that come with caring, supporting and loving someone living in this world with a disability.

Whaikaha started when I realised how tired I was of saying “sorry”.

Tired of having the same conversation. Explaining myself and my little boys at every park, every shopping centre and every time someone looked at my boys with curiosity or sadly, judgment.

I often said to myself “I wish there was something the boys could wear that could let others know that not only do the boys belong to the neurodiverse community, but they are PROUD to!”. 

This clothing line has been a labor of love. A dream to make this world better for all people living with disabilities and to create a community for families like mine. 

I look forward to connecting with you.

With love,

Rachel