The Ultimate Gift Guide: PUNA PAKIHI Edition! – Waikato-Tainui

The Ultimate Gift Guide: PUNA PAKIHI Edition!

To help save a bit of time trying to find the right gifts for your loved ones, we’ve pulled together a list of tribal member owned pakihi (businesses) with a selection of gift ideas.

Ranging from eco-friendly products to art pieces, jewellery, clothing and homewares, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect taonga!

All orders must be made directly through their website with the pakihi itself and remember to check delivery times to ensure you receive it in time 🎁

If you are a tribal member with your own pakihi and keen to join the Puna Pakihi whaanau, please register with us online.

Aaron Kereopa

Aaron is a Fine Art Surfboard Sculptor who creates contemporary designs and holds various exhibits - whaanau seeking high end art pieces for gifts should check his website out.

Awhi Company

Homeware blankets, peepee blankets and peepee boxes, Awhi Company bring us carefully crafted designs to some ataahua taonga. They were also fortunate enough to create a blanket to celebrate the 165 years of the Kiingitanga (pictured). This was launched just over a week ago and now available for purchase on their website.

BO & Ko Baby

Bo&Ko offer beautiful collections for Maaori and Polynesian peepee. Some of their awesome products include playmats, wraps, milestone cards and blankets.

Dear To Us

Dear2Us Gift Boxes was born out of 2 friends with a love for shopping and gift-giving. They are a Maaori and Pasifika owned business based in the Waikato with a desire of bringing a smile to someone's face through exceptional gift-giving.

Dora Joyce

Registered in New Zealand, Dora Joyce is a global online boutique in selling unique ladies fashion and ships to over 50 countries worldwide. It is owned by Joanne, who along with her two children Levi and Tori, live within the Waikato rohe.

Hawaikii Pepi

For Hawaiiki Pepi, knowing who you are, and where you come from play a huge role in your identity. Their products encourage our peepee to be surrounded by their culture, to be proud of who they are and to stand strong in their Tuakiritanga.

Ko Au Hoodies

Ko Au offers coaching programmes which integrate cultural wisdom, values and practices, providing a unique approach to personal and professional growth and development, empowerment and well-being. Ko Au developed these awesome hoodies for all whaanau. Check out the link below to order yours today!

Lash Q Collective

Lash Artist, Stockist and Lash Teacher; Moana is a Whangarei based tribal member who sells lash based products from her home and facilitates courses for those seeking to learn.

Maimoa Creative

“Maimoatia te reo, maimoatia te iwi.” Maimoa Creative's motto is all about cherishing the native language of this whenua as well as the people in your life. They are passionate about promoting te reo Maaori through unique printed goods and resources, and to empower people to be proud of their Maaoritanga.

Manaaki Made

Waka ama paddles, apparel items and general accessories - this pakihi have some amazing products that would make any whaanau member happy!

Meuz

“Empowering people to feel comfortable in the shoes they are in.” Meuz is much more than a shoe brand. It is their way to connect with people, provide a service, change societal views of curvy soles and leave a legacy for their family to be proud of.

Naturally Aio

Naturally Āio is a business derived from a maamaa's natural awareness and consciousness of the products used on hers and her daughter Āio's skin. Amika gathers all of her rongoa, formulates and creates her products right through to shipping out to her customers from her home in Whangaarei.

Papa Skin

Emerging from the wild shores of Kaawhia Harbour, Kahn brings you Papa Skincare. Harnessing the essence of Papatuuaanuku, he crafts products to empower taane like him. Locally sourced from Kaawhia, Papa's ingredients include Kawakawa, Harakeke, Maanuka, Kuumarahou, Mamaku, and Horopito.

Pounamu Chews

Pounamu Chews produce pounamu silicon teethers for peepee to soothe the pain of teething. A thoughtful xmas gift idea for our peepee and their whaanau.

Rangiriri Tours

Rangiriri Tours provide authentic educational history experiences about Rangiriri for all educational entities, pre-school, Kohanga Reo, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Kura Kaupapa, Wharekura and Whare Waananga.

Riley Coffee

Individual and wholesale coffee supply from tribally owned coffee collective; Riley. Good ingredients, roasted to suit how a customer prefers it, uncomplicated by jargon and attitude. Get that coffee fix whaanau!

Roa Kombucha

Roa Kombucha's company mission is to inspire, educate & inform everyone about GUT HEALTH through ROA KOMBUCHA and they are doing that one drink at a time!

Rose Makeup and Beauty NZ

Give the gift of beauty to loved ones this year by buying from Auckland based pakihi who provides makeup services and workshops.

Te Koha Design

The purpose of Te Koha Design is to reflect Maaori culture in our homes to reinforce identity for our tamariki. Te Koha Design believe strong identities will grow strong and confident young people and the flow on effects of that can only be positive. They design custom pepeha, whakapapa prints and more.

TRIeste Maria

TRIeste Maria is born from a lifetime desire to take creativity and see it walking the streets on beautiful bodies – this label celebrates that all bodies are beautiful. Based in Ngaruawaahia at the Precint, this shop offers beautiful kaakahu.

Trouble Maker

Laser crafted gifts and homeware items - Trouble Maker is a pakihi of many talents and offerings which include earrings, heru, pendants, wall art and much more.

Tutu Toi

Indigenous Creatives; Jayden and Skye use their expertise in laser toi to ignite creativity, intertwining indigenous narratives and design elements with an eco-friendly touch. From self-branded earrings and art prints to homeware rich in puuraakau.

Wirihana

Wirihana Supplies make a large impact on people, but a small impact on the whenua - using sustainable and ethical practices to produce ataahua leather wallets, peeke and travel bags, all with a touch of Te Ao Maaori design work.

Rangiawha Arts

Mootakotako Marae

Rangiawha Arts offers bespoke art pieces weaving traditional stories and tikanga into every design, created by Haakona, a Maaori artist and emerging tattoo artist with a degree in Maaori Visual Arts.

Autaia Collective

Te Papatapu Marae

Autaia Collection creates Maaori design earrings inspired by the rich culture of te ao Maaori, blending artistry and meaning to add a touch of Maaori heritage to any look.

Flaxroots Tattoo

Tuurangawaewae Marae

Flaxroots Tattoo is a custom tattoo studio offering consultations to create personalized designs, sizes, and placements.

Hine Collection

Tahunakaitoto Marae

HINE is an indigenous-owned women’s activewear brand offering 13 sizes, fostering a community focused on inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability.

Hit Fitness HQ

Health and fitness-focused boxing gym offering training for all levels of fitness and experience under former world title contender Cairo George.

ŌKU New Zealand

ŌKU offers award-winning Rongoaa and wellness products made from regenerating New Zealand native bush, crafted by expert herbalists with over 40 years of experience.

Tahaa Taa Moko and Māori Arts

Puurekireki Marae

James Webster, known for his skills in Maaori arts, creates works in various mediums including wood, bone, and stone, as well as Taamoko (tribal tattoo).

Black Flax

Black Flax offers handcrafted treasures blending tikanga, kawa, and natural beauty, including handwoven artworks and organic skincare inspired by Rongoaa Maaori.

Momo Aotearoa

Momo Aotearoa is a sustainable Maaori fashion brand that creates eco-friendly, fair-trade clothing to empower the next generation and honour Papatuanuku.

Canyonz

Canyonz offers guided canyoning trips in New Zealand's North Island, taking adventurers through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.