Hei tiki
Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. They provide a tangible link to the Tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world and guide us forward.
Hei Toki
Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning.
Rei Puta
Whales are highly regarded Tūpuna(ancestor) to Māori. Rei parāoa (sperm whale teeth) were only worn by leaders who had the mana (prestige) to do so.
Hei matau
The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners.
pikorua
The pikorua embodies the universal principle of duality and balance. Its intertwined form symbolizes the interconnectedness of opposing force.
Manaia
With the beak of the bird, the body of a serpent and the tale of the whale, the manaia spans over all realms physical and spiritual.
porohita
Porohita 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.
Koru
Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represent the growth, transformation, potential, and peace found on whenua (land).
roimata
Traditionally made from worn-down pounamu adzes or tools, roimata are a way of remembering our history and tūpuna (ancestors).
pekapeka
The name of the pekapeka comes from the native bat of Aotearoa, which, with its two wings, represents balance.
