13/10/2026
All smiles, despite the weekend (and the rain)!
To clarify the events of the weekend break in, we were extremely lucky that we had just moved the majority of our equipment out of the warehouse to our new set up and the thieves only managed to take some tools and cause damage gaining access. Our neighbours business was much more heavily impacted and we hoped that sharing our footage might help find the people responsible to stop them reoffending or potentially get some of the belongings returned.
What was unexpected was numerous people making racist and presumptuous comments that the thieves “must be Fijian” or “look your kind”. Guys, it’s 2026. Surely we’re in a place where the race of someone doesn’t matter and it’s in fact their actions that are the problem. The post was “if you know this person send us their details” not a “can you guess who I am if you’ve never seen me before?” kind of unproductive wild goose chase! It was disappointing to see so many people focus on blaming an entire race as opposed to answering the actual question or providing a comment of support. Those two degenerates are just lucky the boys didn’t hang back for a staff bbq and a few bowls of kava that night!
We’ve had police and forensics on the job, and the idiots left behind their used glove and a few other things that may lead to their identities being uncovered.
When hard times occur, there’s always a lesson to be learned. We’re taking this as a reminder that we’ve achieved so much in our business that we’re lucky enough to even be a target of this kind of behaviour because we have created something of value. We are reminded that while possessions are replaceable, a whole business being a victim of theft can impact a much wider group of people - not just the owners, the staff, the clients. Be careful with belongings, be mindful that not all people choose to behave the way you would or you would expect them to, and that when something challenges you, there’s a whole community of people ready to support you and help you get back on your feet.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our supporters and for that we are so grateful!
Vinaka Vakalevu
Melinda & Rob
