ABOUT US

"Panikeke is the Pacific Term for ‘Pancake’; Usually comes in the form of a deep fried pancake ball or our founders favourite; homemade flat fried panikekes (pancakes) smoothered in lots of butter and strawberry jam *yum*"

 

This iconic island treat has played a pivotal role in our founders upbringing.

From frying up Panikeke's in the kitchen before the age of five, to being the number one go to dish when there's nothing to eat in the cupboards.

The story of the humble Panikeke has always held a deep connection with our founder and inspires many memories of the humble beginnings growing up with nothing, in South Auckland.

"'My grandmother Siliva, loved panikekes and I would always cook her the flat panikekes with a fresh cup of tea everyday, this was our daily ritual. It's what kept us full when we had nothing to eat. My Nana always told me that when there's nothing to eat, there will always be flour and sugar in the cupboard, water in the tap and with that you can make panikeke's. This taught me an important life lesson which I carry throughout my journey and that is the power of being resilient! Simply being resourceful to create something so delicious from absolutely nothing is magic!" -kiteli

At Panikeke, we believe these humble beginnings have helped create who we are as a brand and is why we work tirelessly to build the panikeke brand as it represents us, the Pacific!

"Panikeke is a brand I created for the pacific! When I fell in love with the world of business, I always knew it had to serve a purpose! Creating a brand inspired and created for the Pacific has always been my Why? its what has connected me back to my ancestors and to my beloved Nana Siliva who taught me soo much in being unapologetically a Pacific Islander."

"I've always seen so much potential in the Pacific and have been undermined by so many, that just because we come from these tiny islands and have limited resources, we have nothing to offer to this world. This is why I created Panikeke! To fight the status quo, that their is indeed value in the Pacific, even if I have to show them one panikeke at a time" - kiteli

Panikeke is a brand for the Pacific! The Pacific Island Beauty Shop!!

Home to everything Panikeke beauty galore from our own line of Pacific inspired beauty products, jewellery, trendy accessories, fashion, gifts and more!