Testimonials

Your art is of the soul, and there it sings and speaks, thank you.
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Feedback, testimonials from our customers.

We have received wonderful feedback about our New Zealand gifts and art from our customers for over 25 years.

Here is a selection from happy customers:

Kia Ora – I have to say you offer the BEST service – thank you so much for the updates, the dash to the post office, the gift wrapping – most impressed!
Regards Karen McC. - Napier, NZ
~ 4x XXL glass koru

Hi Goina, Parcel arrived safe and sound. Thank you. They look good hanging on our wall with other Kiwiana souvenirs. Thanks again.
Janice S. – Australia ~ glass fishhooks



Many thx Goina – superb service.
Marcel B. – NZ
~Metalbird double tui
~ metalbird fantail
~ wooden bowl (one off, no longer available)



Dear team, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity that I can receive your artwork, part of your culture from the other side of the world. Hats off to the artists, but also to the people responsible for the requests, orders, correspondence, packaging… It’s truly amazing. I’m very happy with the work, and I’m wishing you all the best for the future.
Edina E. – UK
~ medium paddle



Thank you so much I have purchased from you guys before. Really appreciate the fast customer service.
Kind regards Hazel T. – Auckland
~ 2 dichroic glass pendants

Good morning. That would be amazing! It’s a much nicer carving than the other one I’ve found. Our plan B is in Whangarei though so would need to know by Monday to be able to get it here on time if needed. We’ll be able to arrange to collect from Devonport. Thanks so much!
Nicola V. – NZ
~ wooden Maori paddle

Aloha Goina, Many thanks for your assistance . I’m looking forward to receiving the gift from beautiful Aotearoa. Have a wonderful Holiday Season! Malama pono (take care),
John C. – Hawaii, USA
~ Medium wooden paddle

Awesome!! Thank you so much…..great customer service!! I will certainly be buying from you again 😁 Have a great Christmas and New Years 🫶
Keren B. – NZ
~ tapa endeavour box

Hi Goina, Just to let you know the cheeseboard arrived safe and well this morning(Monday) I wish the paua shell had been bigger but it suits the size of the board. The colour of the rimu is wonderful. It's’ my present to me so really good.
Cheers Marilyn W. – Australia
~ rimu cheese board

Thank you so much. This is a gift for our South African staff member that leaves us soon. Cant wait to get it.
Regards Sarah N. – Hastings, NZ
~ XXL glass koru

I picked it up late last night Perfect, thank you.
Jenny G. – NZ
~ commissioned manaia pendant by our Maori carver Aden

Kia ora Goina. It is actually a gift for a dear work colleague of mine , I am currently posted here in Vanuatu. If you could please gift wrap, I’m sure it will add to a lovely presentation. Thanks for the swift response! Mark F. – Vanuatu ~ wahaika club And: Wow! That looks amazing, thanks you so much for the box and wrapping. I will be very proud to present this to my friend and colleague here.
Mark F. – Vanuatu
~ wahaika club 

This: “Can you confirm this is made in NZ not China. If it is China then please cancel the order”.
Selma M. – USA
~ framed carving

And yes, Aotearoa.co.nz only features New Zealand made gifts! We don’t give the impression our gifts are made in New Zealand, they ARE made in New Zealand.

Kia Ora Goina, Many thanks for your email updating my order and providing me the tracking number. I received the updated tracking number as well. I was delighted to find the poppy keyring as I lost the one I bought in New Zealand early this year and was devastated. Thank you so much for keeping me informed. Something I love about New Zealand is its customer service. Ngā mihi nui, Allyson K. – NZ ~ poppy keyring

Kia ora Goina I would just like to say on behalf of HLC/Life to the Max, a huge thank you for the Māori carvings we ordered from you. They are absolutely amazing and look fantastic, these will be gifted to ākonga who have completed a 10-week Ākonga programme through our organisation. So many staff who have seen the carvings so far think they are amazing and we will definitely be purchasing more from you in the near future.
Ngā Mihi, Melissa S. – NZ
~ 19 carvings on a stand

Waka hoe arrived Saturday. Beautiful. Thank you so much!
Martha – USA
~ large paddle

Hi Goina Kia Ora!! The gorgeous koru has arrived safely. Thank you!!
Best Wishes, Damian H. – UK
~ glass koru

Hey mate thank you so much, pounamu turned up today and all wrapped up as well very much appreciated and can’t wait for my partner to come home and open it up and so I can bless it for her. Send Libby my thanks for wrapping it up for her and again thank you for making it all happen have an amazing day and keep up the good work, doing an amazing job. Many thanks and appreciation,
Krysharn M. – Ohakuri, NZ
~ double twist greenstone pendant

Kia ora Goina, A very late reply sorry! We were in the middle of moving house when this order was placed. Just wanted to give big thanks for the amazing service, and taonga that we received for our daughters 18th birthday present. All the best for future business! I will definitely be recommending to my friends and whānau.
Ngā mihi nui, Haley M. – Piopio, NZ
~ toki with double koru

Hi Goina Thanks for all your support with this special gift. Just to let you know that it has been well -received! A beautiful and special gift – thank you. Ngā mihi Annette G. – Auckland ~ large traditional glass waka and from colleague: You have been amazing with keeping us updated all through this process, you totally deserve your weekend. 😊 Thank you again,
Mandy H. – Auckland 

 Hi Goina. I just received the puzzles. Thank you very much for the quick delivery and gift wrapping! One is for my 4 year old nephew in Germany and I’m sure he will love it.
Kind regards, Thorsten C. – Whangapararoa
~ kiwi puzzles

Kia ora Goina I just wanted to let you know how happy my husband was to open his replacement waka!! He didn’t even notice the small chips 😉 Many thanks for helping me replace a special gift and for being transparent about the imperfections (and the discount of course!). Hope all is well over there – give Aotearoa a big hug from me.
Sally R. – Australia
~ glass canoe

* Customer ordered a yellow glass canoe, but we noticed a few small chips at the base. We offered a different colour, however, customer really wanted this one, as their yellow glass waka was broken by the cat.

Hi Goina, Fantastic – I’ve had word from the office they’ve arrived safely 😊 We’re getting fabulous feedback from the team – please pass on our deepest thanks to the artists and also to you for your swift organization and managing to get these about the region in such a timely manner! Thank you very much for everything, Kimberly H. – Amazon: Auckland – Wellington – Melbourne – Sydney
~ 200 Maori waka

Tena Koe Goina. WOW, what a stunning view, those colours… Thanks for letting me know that the glass koru are on the way. We received the glass paddles and glass kete last week; perfect and beautifully packed. Hope you have a nice rest of the day.
Ngā mihi nui, Carolina T. – NZ
~ glass paddles (all sold out)
~ glass kete (sold out)

Hi Goina, Thank you so much for your delivery, and special thanks to Jason who has had so much to deal with over the last year(s). Friends will be bringing it to me this weekend. I’m excited. I wish you well until next time.
Ngā mihi Shane McM. – NZ
~ large waka hoe

Hi Goina. Thanks for the update. The Tui driftwood has just arrived today – in time for a birthday present on 6th March! Thanks again.
Tom B. – NZ
~ tui wall decoration

OMG Goina, this is the most beautiful mask I’ve ever seen! I’m pretty sure the actual mask itself looks even better! Please thank the carver for meeeeee! It’s so beautiful! Thank you so much!! Yes, the address is confirmed. I’ve just made the payment. It should come through tomorrow. Thank you once again!!! I’m so happy! Yayy! Kind regards, Suk Wai
~ moko mask with engraving, going to Malaysia

and Hi Goina. I’m pretty sure this will not be my last purchase! It’s so lovely to deal with you and I really appreciate all that you’ve done for me! 🙂 I’ll go with white with golden koru please. Thank you so very much. Have a lovely evening. Goodnight.
Kind regards, Suk Wai – NZ / Malaysia
~ gift wrapped moko mask

Kia ora Goina. My son loves your art, so does my Husband :) I bought another one for my Husband as his birthday gift.
Eva Z. – Auckland
~ framed tiki carving

Received today. Beautiful product, many thanks.
Janice H. – NZ
~ memory stick photo holder

Hi Goina. I picked up the Mere’s from Pam on Saturday and they are fantastic. Thanks again for an excellent service and coordination of the stands and engraving. I really like the stands. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.
Regards Tracey V. – Auckland
~ 2x greenstone mere with stands 

Hi Goina. Thank you, that’s fantastic! I am so excited about all the lovely things I have been able to get my sister and brother-in-law for their birthdays and Christmas through you guys. It’s so kind of you all to have worked so hard to make sure they get everything I ordered. Thank you also for all your great communication, keeping me in touch with what has been happening with my order.
Best wishes, Katy S. – UK
~ koreru wall shelf ~ frangipani pendant ~ magnetic photo wire with paua magnets ~ paua bookmark with twist ~ recycled wood with tui 

Hi Goina, Thank you so much. Libby has been in touch and I’ll give her a call tomorrow (Monday) to sort the pickup day/time. Your service has been really great and personable – I will definitely recommend your company to others. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Ngā mihi, Helen P. – Mairangi Bay, Auckland
~ greenstone inner koru pendant, greenstone cross pendant

Hi parcel arrived today very fast service. I would like to thank you and your great team for a very professional service. All the best, thank you…
Craig H. – Taumarunui ~ XL greenstone mere with stand

Sheep received this afternoon. Looks awesome!
Marion – Auckland
~ medium sheep, grazing

That’s great, thank you very much. Definitely recommend to my whanau and friends. Phillipa M. – Taneatua, NZ ~ commissioned medium paddle with stand

Hi Goina Just letting you know that the angora goats have arrived 🙂 They look amazing. I am stoked with them. Thank you so much. I’ll send a photo through once I have them settled. I have just placed them in the garden and they look incredible already without the big rocks that I am hoping to get.
Cheers Linda A. – Pukekohe, NZ
~ 3x corrugated iron angora goats

Hello there. Many thanks for the very prompt service and excellent packing. My fish arrived this morning in perfect condition.
Thanks again, Elizabeth W. – Pukekohe, NZ
~ 2x ceramic fish

Good afternoon Goina. Just letting you know that the Cast Glass Waka arrived safely today, well wrapped and protected. Thank you.
Kind regards, Rosemary J. S. – Whakatane, NZ ~ large traditional glass waka

Wow they look fantastic. They really are a work of art. My thanks to you and your wonderful team for putting this all together for me. Thanks so much. It’s been a real pleasure to work with you on this You’ve been fantastic.
Best regards, Neil S. – Australia
~ 2x commissioned medium paddles with stands

Thank you so much. It’s a beautiful warm sunny day here in Hawkes Bay. I’m sooo excited can’t wait to see it. Hey thank you so much for everything I will definitely be in touch again. Awesum service. Take care xx
Nikki T. – Aotearoa / NZ
~ greenstone cross pendant 

Awesome, thank you so much! Very grateful to the artist please send my gratitude It’s beautiful thank you so much. My whole whanau will know who I got this from. Nga mihi nui, Phillipa M. – Taneatua, NZ
~ commissioned medium paddle with stand

Kia Ora Goina, Just to inform you I have received that beautiful pendant safe. Thanks again. Take care.
Hakan A. – Turkey
~ taniwha bone carving by Paul

Awesome thanks – a very special gifts for my partner’s birthday.
Shelley H. – NZ
~ Ngai Tahu greenstone manaia pendant

Kia ora Goina. As you can see Tessa is delighted with her hoe.Thank you for being so thoughtful and efficient. The hoe arrived in time. Would you mind forwarding my email to the carver. His mahi is attractive and skilled.
Ngā mihi Liz vd L. – NZ
~ medium waka hoe

Wow , your customer service is awesome! Thank you so much. 💓
Sharleen M. – NZ
~ manaia on a stand with engraving



Hi Goina. Thank you - that is so kind. I appreciate that. I have just paid the $22 into that account so it should show up at your end soon. The twist is now sitting proudly on my desk as a mini paperweight and it looks amazing. The little sliver of paua really elevates it! Thank you for helping me with this whole process. Your kindness and helpfulness was incredible. I look forward to more interactions in the future. You have some other lovely items that I have my eye on already!! All the best, and thank you once more!
Regards, Lorraine R. – Wellington, NZ
~ double twist carving on a stand

ora Goina. That looks perfect, thank you so much for sending that through! The trophies arrived yesterday also and look fantastic, we are getting really excited now 😃 We look forward to receiving them and appreciate all the effort you’ve put in to this.
Ngā mihi, Ella V. – NZ
~ koru trophies, large glass canoes, traditional glass waka

Kia ora Goina. Just to let you know that Steven really loved the Tiki, thought it was awesome. Thank you once again for your superb customer service. Here’s hoping that 2021 is less stressful. Signs are looking good.
Kind regards, Kerry R. – Australia
~ large tiki on a stand

Kia ora Goina, the bone carvings arrived safe and sound. They look awesome. Thank you.
Shauny K. – NZ
~ stingray bone carvings

Thank you all so much for the amazing and prompt service, it’s been a breeze ☺️ Thank you! Love ‘n’ light always.
Tenielle P. – NZ
~ medium Maori paddle

Good morning Goina. Many thanks for your reply and YES PLEASE to the 8 hearts you have left – the colours are perfect. They are the perfect little gift for our guest presenters at our conferences. Thank you again for your quick reply (yipeeeeeeee! I am so excited!).
Ngā mihi nui, Dianne P. – NZ
~ resin heart pendants 

Kia Ora Goina Ka Pai Pou Tangata Ataahua Thank you guys so much looks amazing. Be safe and again thankyouse so much😍😍😍.💜💜💜
Wai W. – Australia
~ toki pou tangata

Tena koe Goina. Thank you so much for all your help from the initial inquiry to now having the paddle sent. As soon as the paddle arrives, I am going to give you a five star review. This is customer service beyond what I can properly describe. Again, thank you so much for everything Goina. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Naku noa. Fane L. – Auckland
~ medium paddle

Kia Ora Goina. Love the beauty shots taken – very talented!! Pleased to have been able to support your local business; its always been a preference, when online shopping 🙂 Thank you for your courtesy email, hospitality & urgency completing my order – you have just been amazing 🙂 Do take care & stay safe during this time,
Michelle E. – Australia
~ XL greenstone mere on a stand, greenstone drop pendant, greenstone earrings

Goina, I wanted to let you know that I received the paddle in the mail yesterday. It is FABULOUS!! I absolutely love it and it came without any damage. Please let the artist know how much we appreciate the work and I am going to hang it in my front hallway!
Thanks again! Holly B, USA
~ large Maori paddle

Hi Goina. For your info, the first sheep arrived on Saturday.
Regards, Brigitte W. – Germany
~ corrugated iron lamb and two corrugated iron sheep