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This recycled native Rimu timber box features an engraved design Te Taiao which is inspired by the traditional kowhaiwhai patterns seen in Maori meeting houses and Ta Moko by blending contemporary form with classic Maori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding au...

This recycled native Rimu timber box features an engraved design Te Taiao which is inspired by the traditional kowhaiwhai patterns seen in Mori meeting houses and Ta Moko by blending contemporary form with classic Mori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding auth...

A beautiful keepsake box created by Wiremu Barriball. This recycled native Rimu timber box features an engraved design inspired by the traditional Puhoro pattern that adorns waka (canoes) and is seen in Ta Moko. By blending contemporary form with classic Māori artistry and flair, it resonates w...

Crafted from recycled native Rimu wood, this keepsake box features an engraved design inspired by Puhoro. By blending traditional Maori aesthetics with contemporary design, the result is something that feels both modern and nostalgic, exuding authenticity and cultural significance. The Puhoro design...

A beautiful keepsake box created by Wiremu Barriball. It’s crafted from a solid piece of recycled native Rimu timber and it’s adorned with an engraved design inspired by kape rua, a pattern often seen on the rafters of Whare Tupuna (Ancestral Houses). In this context, it symbolizes unity...

A beautiful small keepsake box created by Wiremu Barriball. It’s crafted from recycled Rimu timber and showcases an engraved Puhoro design, reminiscent of patterns on waka and in Ta Moko. Merging modern form with Māori artistry, it bridges contemporary and traditional realms, exuding auth...

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the native insects encountered in Aotearoa New Zealand is written by two expert entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa. It features fifty species, from moths and dragonflies to weta and beetles and also o...

PAPA HUIA BOX - MANGOPARE ROUND This beautiful Papa Huia box is crafted from recycled native Rimu wood. A keepsake box, it features a contemporary engraved design of the "Mangopare" (Hammerhead Shark), inspired by the painted rafter patterns seen in meeting houses throughout Aotearoa. In Mori cultur...

This beautiful Papa Huia box is crafted from recycled native Rimu wood. A keepsake box, it features a contemporary engraved design of the "Mangopare" (Hammerhead Shark), inspired by the painted rafter patterns seen in meeting houses throughout Aotearoa. In Mori culture, the Mangopare stands as a sym...

This beautiful Papa Huia box is crafted from recycled native Rimu wood. A keepsake box, it features an engraved design inspired by patterns often seen on the rafters of Whare Tupuna (Ancestral Houses). In this context, it represents the ripples and swirls created by a paddle strike, propelling the w...

This beautiful Papa Huia box is crafted from recycled native Rimu wood. A keepsake box, it features an engraved "Phoro" design that feels both modern and nostalgic, exuding warm authenticity and cultural significance. The Puhoro design stems from the deep bond Mori have with water and navigation. Wh...

Part of the new Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to the commonly encountered native plant species of Aotearoa New Zealand has wide appeal. Native Plants of Aotearoa describes and beautifully illustrates fifty of our most interesting and commonly encounter...

This Maori Rimu Ring Box has a beautiful puhoro design carved into the lid. Crafted from recycled Rimu timber, the puhoro lid design is a traditional Maori tattoo design used on the arms or legs, and relates to the sea. This particular, modern Maori puhoro design is reminiscent of the ripples and sw...

Taiao beanies are made for comfort, style and to make sure that your mtenga and taringa stay warm during the months of Takurua (Sirius, winter). They are absolutely suitable for all occasions and can even assist in retaining all of that mtauranga (knowledge) during your ventures in our ever changing environment.

Taiao beanies are made for comfort, style and to make sure that your mtenga and taringa stay warm during the months of Takurua (Sirius, winter). They are absolutely suitable for all occasions and can even assist in retaining all of that mtauranga (knowledge) during your ventures in our ever changing environment.

Papa Huia Box - Ngakau Iti Ngakau represents heart, mind and soul, or treasure of my heart/soul. Crafted from recycled Rimu timber, this Ngakau box showcases an engraved Phoro design, reminiscent of patterns on waka and in Ta Moko. Merging modern form with Mori artistry, it bridges contemporary and ...

Native Birds of Aotearoa is an accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to Aotearoa New Zealand's native bird species. Published in collaboration with Birds New Zealand, it describes sixty of our most interesting species. Charming original illustrations from the 1930s have been complemented with new artwork by illustrator Pippa Keel.

Introducing Our Taiao T-Shirts: Embrace Culture, Empower Identity Are you ready to make a bold statement that goes beyond fashion Our brand new Taiao Tee's are not just pieces of clothing; they're a celebration of Tino Rangatiratanga, Mtauranga Mori, and te reo Mori all beautifully woven into one s...

Introducing Our Taiao T-Shirts: Embrace Culture, Empower Identity Are you ready to make a bold statement that goes beyond fashion Our brand new Taiao Tee's are not just pieces of clothing; they're a celebration of Tino Rangatiratanga, Mtauranga Mori, and te reo Mori all beautifully woven into one s...

Introducing Our Taiao T-Shirts: Embrace Culture, Empower Identity Are you ready to make a bold statement that goes beyond fashion Our brand new Taiao Tee's are not just pieces of clothing; they're a celebration of Tino Rangatiratanga, Mtauranga Mori, and te reo Mori all beautifully woven into one s...

Crafted from a solid piece of recycled native Rimu timber, this keepsake box is adorned with a contemporary engraved design of the "Mangopare" (Hammerhead Shark), inspired by the painted rafter patterns seen in meeting houses throughout Aotearoa. In M ori culture, the Mangopare stands as a symbol of...

21cm x 10cm x 8.3cm Made in from sustainably harvested tulip wood. A Cloak (korowai) can be purchased for an additional $10 to go around the piece when presenting it to the intended recipient. This piece has Pua inlay set in the eyes of the Tiki and surrounds of the lid and base. It closes with a ne...

This recycled native Rimu timber box features an engraved design inspired by the traditional phoro pattern that adorns waka (canoes) and is seen in Ta Moko. By blending contemporary form with classic Mori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding authenticity and d...