About Us
Growing up in New Zealand, I was inspired by local wildlife to design Windsticks.
My goal was to solve a problem: creating a safe way for birds to feed while keeping them protected from cats and dogs.
At the same time, I wanted the design to be artistic and enhance the beauty of the garden.
Kim
Inventor of Windsticks
In the Galapagos Islands, I spent hours photographing birds in sweltering 40-degree heat. A curious Galapagos flycatcher kept me company, perching in my lens hood and even resting on my arm.
Animals have always held a special place in my heart, and it seems they enjoy my presence just as much.
Growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand, our home became a sanctuary for injured animals—from magpies, penguins, shags, and pigeons to cats, dogs, and parrots. At any given time, we cared for two Great Danes, a fox terrier, a cat, and several birds or recovering creatures.
I cherished being around the animals, as they brought me joy and taught me to appreciate the beauty of nature. This upbringing instilled in me a deep love for animals and a sense of peace that I now find in watching birds and immersing myself in the natural world.
Some animals stayed with us until they healed and then were released back to the wild, while others, like a one-legged magpie who lost his leg after flying through the Davis Gelatine factory and getting caught in a machine, became lifelong companions.
Inspired by my passion for birds, I designed Windsticks—a safe and beautiful way for small birds to feed, blending functionality with the elegance of moving sculptures.
My Penguin and I
This is a photo of me at age 7 with our rescued Little Blue Penguin, taken by The Press Newspaper for an article about us.
We found the penguin with a broken wing on Waikuku Beach and cared for him until he recovered. Every day after school, he would follow me around the backyard and quickly became friends with our other animals, including Great Danes, a Fox Terrier, a cat, and magpies.
The young boy in the photo, my neighbor who was the same age as me, lived next door in a family without animals. Watching us rescue and rehabilitate wildlife must have left an impression on him, as he later became the Director of SAFE.org.nz
SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation).
New Zealand's leading animal rights and welfare charity
My after-school job involved picking up live fish from Independent Fisheries for our little friend, who insisted they be swimming to eat them. If they weren’t swimming, he simply wouldn’t touch them.
It was a daily challenge to ensure a steady supply of tiny live fish, but Independent Fisheries generously helped us meet his unique needs.
He kept us on our toes, but I cherished his presence. Even now, every time I see a penguin, I’m reminded of him.
Pick Up
Sydenham, Christchurch. Arrange click and collect day and time. Select pick up when ordering. Full address is given out after ordering.