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Top Māori artist creating authentic Māori art

Our Māori artist Jason creates beautiful authentic Māori art. Jason also takes commissions for medium and large paddles. These are popular gifts for birthdays and corporate gifts.


Te Reo Māori - Māori language

Te Reo Māori – Māori language. Māori language is very descriptive.

Aotearoa means ‘land of the long white cloud’ the Māori name given to New Zealand.

Here you will find 50 words in te reo Māori that are used quite often.


Pounamu carvings

Pounamu carvings created by our talented Māori carver Aden from Hokitika.