Maimoa Creative is a Māori-owned brand based in Tauranga that is passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. Our aim is to help normalise the use of te reo Māori in everyday life, empower tangata whenua to be proud of their māoritanga, and support learners on their journey.
I got this badge to wear on my lanyard at school (alongside my Toitu te Tiriti badge) to show my suport for te Tiriti and that as a pakeha New Zealander I am proud to also be able to call myself tangata tiriti. The badge is great quality and affordable. Delivery was prompt. I am really happy with my purchase.
This pukapuka is absolutely stunning. It weaves together so many meaningful concepts and truly serves as a portal into a rich world of mātauranga Māori. Through its gentle storytelling, it explores whakapapa, ritual, and connection, while also guiding readers toward other valuable resources such as Ngahuia Murphy’s incredible work.
One aspect I especially loved was the presence and support of the young girl’s Pāpā. Growing up, kōrero about ikura were treated as women’s business only, and often left the men in my whānau feeling uncomfortable or distant from the conversation. Seeing a father included so naturally and lovingly in this story feels powerful. It reflects a shift toward restoring balance, normalising these sacred discussions, and creating space for our tāne to stand alongside our wāhine.
Publications like this help dissolve shame and disconnection, instead nurturing agency, understanding, and pride in our young wāhine as they move through this important rite of passage.
We purchased these pins as a gift to our three kapahaka leaders who had achieved great successes, one became Manukura (head girl) 2026, one became head boy 2026 and the other received an academic scholarship for his final year of college. This represented to us their ability to lead and also a reminder for them that when is gets hard (and leadership does!), that their kapa will always be by their side. Thank you for creating such a beautiful taonga.
As a kaiako it's my favourite gift for my tauira. Who love displaying their Maoritanga on their school blazers!
Wearing this pin is one way, I, as a Pākehā, can show my support for the upholding of the Treaty, and I am proud to do so. Thank you for making this available.
Buy any two cards from our greeting card range and receive a third FREE. Promotion active until Sunday 23rd November 2025. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
