Siuhuu Is For You: A Place Where Pacific Islanders Can Grow, Create, and Thrive
For generations, Pacific Islanders have been known for their creativity, resilience, and strong sense of community. From weaving mats to carving canoes, from cooking traditional foods to designing island-inspired fashion – our culture is rich. Our hands are gifted. But too often, our talents don’t reach the world. Too often, we create beautiful things… and sell them only to family or neighbors, sometimes for less than they’re worth.
That’s where Siuhuu comes in.
So What Is Siuhuu?
Siuhuu is an online marketplace built specifically for Pacific Islanders – a place where we can sell, buy, and support one another. Think of it like Etsy, but made for us, by us, with our values in mind. Whether you’re in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, or living abroad in the US or Australia, Siuhuu connects us all.
Real Talk: Why Should You Join?
Let’s break it down simply.
🌺 If you’re a seller:
- You can finally sell your products to the world, not just your village or local market.
- You set your price. You control your store. Siuhuu gives you the tools, but you’re the boss.
- No need for a physical shop. You don’t have to pay rent. All you need is a phone or laptop and your skills.
- No need to spend money building your own website or stress about tech stuff – Siuhuu takes care of all that so you can focus on creating and selling.
- You’ll join a growing network of creators – carvers, painters, designers, chefs, herbalists, crafters – just like you.
- Siuhuu makes sure your business gets paid. We’ve built secure payment systems to protect you and make sure every order is processed safely.
- And the best part? Siuhuu was built by Pacific Islanders who understand our culture, our values, and the way we do things. It’s not some overseas tech company guessing what we need – it’s made for us, by us, and tailored to support the Pacific way of doing business.
🌴 If you’re a buyer:
- Instead of buying mass-produced stuff from big companies, you can support real islanders.
- You’ll find unique, handmade, island-rooted products that carry meaning, not just a logo.
- You’re supporting small businesses, helping create jobs, and boosting local economies across the Pacific.
- Your dollar goes directly to someone’s dinner table, their kids’ school fees, or their power bill.
- If you’ve ever tried to find Pacific Island products or services, you know it can be frustrating – jumping between social media pages, random websites, or word of mouth. Siuhuu brings it all together in one place, saving you time and hassle.
- And your money is safe. Siuhuu protects you from scammers with secure payments and buyer support. You’ll get your order – or your money back. And if there’s an issue, we’re here to help – unlike buying through random social media pages.
🌊 And for the Pacific as a whole:
- Siuhuu strengthens our economy from the ground up. It gives power back to the people.
- It keeps our culture alive by making our art and traditions visible, valuable, and global.
- It brings our diaspora together. Whether you live in Suva or Seattle, Apia or Auckland, Siuhuu reconnects us.
- Most importantly, it’s designed with us in mind. Siuhuu is built by Pacific Islanders who know our strengths, our challenges, and how to create something that truly works for our people.
Look at Etsy – And Imagine What We Can Build
When Etsy started, it was just a small idea: a place where people could sell handmade items. Now, it supports millions of small businesses all over the world – many of them mothers, artists, elders, and everyday people who just needed a chance.
If Etsy could change lives, imagine what Siuhuu can do when Pacific Islanders support Pacific Islanders.
We know our people are talented. But talent needs opportunity. Siuhuu is that opportunity.
An Invitation to All Pacific Islanders
To every crafter in the villages of Tonga…
To every fashion designer in Fiji…
To every painter in Samoa…
To every home cook in Papua New Guinea…
To every tattoo artist, wood carver, farmers, herbalist, musician, digital artist, and cultural entrepreneur across Oceania – Siuhuu is for you.
This isn’t just a platform. It’s a movement.
A movement to uplift our people, protect our culture, and create a future where Pacific Islanders thrive – financially, culturally, and globally.
So don’t wait until it’s “big enough.” Be part of the reason it becomes big.
Be a founding voice. A founding shop. A founding buyer.🤝
Join Siuhuu today. Let’s rise together, the Pacific way.🙌🏼
Because when one islander rises, we all rise.
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Meet the Founder

Akanesi Kaufusi, also known as Akanesi Tohotoa, a Tongan native, embodies resilience and vision, having transformed her personal challenges into a pioneering business venture. Akanesi moved from Tonga to New Zealand to further her studies, where she earned degrees in Business and Theology. During this period, she faced difficulties locating Pacific Island-owned businesses in her vicinity. This struggle planted the seed for what would become her groundbreaking initiative.
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This is a great opportunity to all sellers and I would like to know how it works especially about the fees and charges for us to start selling ,Thank you.
Hi Janine, thank you for your comment. You can find out more information on our ‘How It Works’ page. See link,
https://www.siuhuu.com/how-it-works