Ngāti Rora, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Mahuta ki te Hauauru, Tūwharetoa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Hoturoa te tangata
Ko Te Nehenehenui te whenua Ko Manga-ō-Kewa te awa
Ko Rangitoto ki Tūhua ngā paemaunga
Ko Ngāti Maniapoto te iwi Ko Ngāti Rora te hapū
Ko Te Kūiti te pā
Ko Te Ranga-ā-haurua te whare ariki
Ko Te Tokanganui-a-noho te whare tūpuna
Ko Nau Mai Tuarua te wharekai
Ko Te Pirurutanga Mō Nga Uri ō Puku te papakainga
Ko Jeremy toku ingoa
Jeremy began his carving journey at our whare whakairo in 2023 after an injury caused him to leave his previous employment as a farmer and meatworker. Since joining the team, he has been able to pursue his passion and build skills as a kaiwhakairo, focusing on local traditions, materials and forms as well as developing unique contemporary style. He has a passion for his whakapapa and soaking up traditional purakau from our living taonga (treasures) - our kaumātua (elders).
Ko Pirongia te Maunga
Ko Kāwhia te Moana Kāwhia kai, Kāwhia tangata
Ko Aotea te Whenua
Ko Waikato te Awa
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Ngāti Maniapoto te Iwi
Ko Ngāti Apakura te Hapū
Ko Mōkai Kāinga te Marae
Ko Alicia toku ingoa
¥34,200
Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with...
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¥35,100
Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with...
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¥63,100
Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with...
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¥17,100
With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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¥30,300
The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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¥72,300
Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with...
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¥26,300
The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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¥25,000
The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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¥109,500
With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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Porohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-marama, the sun and the moon. These circular...
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¥39,500
A contemporary form of aroha (love) and affection, hei manawa are the ideal gift for someone that you care about dearly. The heart represents the...
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¥147,200
The manaia is the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Māori measure of worth, respect, and prestige. Along with its role as a kaitiaki (protector)...
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¥268,100
Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant, they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol...
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¥232,200
Matau-manaia are contemporary forms of wearable taonga, that provide protection to their wearer. The matau-manaia personifies Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ngā...
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¥219,000
Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Mau taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and, when worn,...
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol...
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