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Our round up of posts from local businesses on IG that we’ve double tapped (liked) and a Q&A with Macie Stewart.

Macie Stewart is the owner of Kinship Coffee. Kinship is a great new addition to Taka, serving delicious coffee, treats, ice cream – and you can even buy your milk there. There’s also a great range of gifts for Mother’s Day. Macie grew up on the Shore; she spent lots of time at her parents' second-hand shop, Junk and Disorderly, smiling behind the counter trying to serve customers at a young age. Macie loved what they did and was proud of what they created, opening her eyes to the world of entrepreneurship. She tells Channel about her new business and who else inspires her on Instagram. Channel Mag: Tell me a little bit about your business Kinship and how it came about... Macie Stewart: After school I knew I didn't want to go to uni so I chose hospitality, working as a waitress/barista. I learned so much about coffee and what it offered people, not only caffeine but how it brought people together. I watched as people connected over coffee, had first dates over coffee, bumped into each other while ordering coffee. I loved it! Hence Kinship. I wanted to create that space inside my parents’ shop. Plus who wouldn't want a coffee while thrifting. It's funny, everyone asks where the name Kinship came from and it's pretty simple. My brother told me to write down what it was that I was doing and why. Then he said pick a word that best incorporates those things. Kinship comes back to the importance of people, the importance of connection. CM: Is Instagram a source of inspiration for you? MS: Most definitely! I love Insta as they show snippets of people's days, where they enjoy hanging out and why. I wanted to create a space like that. Favourites would have to be: @ozonecoffeenz as I love everything they do. So sleek, clean and beautiful!! @7.30_Y is also a favourite, with incredible shots of amazing cafés and restaurants across New Zealand. CM: Which other locals do social media well? MS: @richardbeauchamp.studio Everything he does is beautiful, he shows the whole process of the making of his mugs and when you see the craftsmanship put into just one you appreciate it even more. @junkndisorderlynz - my parents would hate that I'm mentioning them but I couldn't not – the following they have is amazing! It’s down to consistency, looking through their Insta is like walking through their store. CM: What are your goals/plans for 2022? MS: To be honest, nothing specific. I want to create a place that feels like home but isn't home, that's simple but good. Plans for the space in Takapuna include food trucks Friday afternoons/evenings on the little grass patch outside. It is the perfect outdoor area and I would love to use it in a way that I am able to bring the community out. @Kinshipcoffeenz – 392 Lake Road, Takapuna from 6: 30am!

These locally made eclairs look like the perfect treat to eat together on Mother’s Day! @choux.nz These gorgeous Devonport-made aprons caught our eye; great gift for foodie mums. @bearbrothersdenim Crave is a treasure trove of gifts for mum this year, including these beautiful jewels we spotted on the gram. @cravehome