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When the year’s been a marathon and your mahi inbox has been working overtime, nothing feels better than switching on that out-of-office response and disappearing for a little break to enjoy some Aotearoa sun and quality time with whānau and friends. But why settle for a boring generic auto-response when you could sign off with a bit of humour, reo, and personality? Here are a few fun, cheeky, and reo Māori-inspired OOO templates to let people know you’ve clocked out for hararei. Adjust them to suit your role, mahi, tone, and personality.

Welcome to the Māori Gift Guide 2025, a curated showcase of extraordinary products from Māori-owned businesses across Aotearoa. This guide brings together meaningful gifts for every budget and occasion, from thoughtful Secret Santa surprises to treasured statement pieces for loved ones.

Explore categories such as kāinga (home), kākahu (apparel), mahi toi (art), taonga (treasured items), tākaro (recreation), tamariki (kids), kai & inu (food & drink), pukapuka (books), and health & beauty.

Celebrate the festive season and beyond with thoughtful gifts while championing Māori businesses.

Tired of signing off every email with the same old “Ngā mihi”? We’ve put together a playful list of quirky, cheeky, and reo Māori-inspired ways to end your emails that add personality (and a laugh) to your inbox. These creative alternatives are perfect for your mates, work besties, or anyone who appreciates a bit of humour.

These aren’t your typical corporate sign-offs, and that’s the point. They bring light-hearted energy and a splash of te reo Māori to your everyday correspondence.

In this article, we share the behind-the-scenes journey of Kāri Māori — our Māori-inspired playing cards — and how that journey eventually led us offshore. What began as a dream to produce everything locally turned into a valuable lesson in navigating quality, sustainability, and staying true to our kaupapa. After encountering repeated challenges with local manufacturing, we made the call to move production to China — a decision that, while met with hesitation, opened new doors.

What started as a reluctant shift soon became a turning point — offering new possibilities, renewed clarity, and a deeper commitment to delivering an excellent product we’re proud of. We’re excited to share this chapter of our pakihi with you, along with the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Now that 2024 is wrapped up, it’s time to reflect on a year of growth and challenges. In a year I dubbed my 'bold era', I emerged from a mid-year creative slump to launch a cheeky new line of bilingual greeting cards, which had been on my mind for years. Alongside creating more educational resources and making key decisions like moving some production overseas, I was continually driven to enhance our offerings. While I didn't expand our team as hoped, the foundation laid in previous years helped navigate these changes with resilience and creativity.

Explore a unique assortment of exceptional products from 50+ Māori-owned businesses in our carefully curated collection. Discover meaningful gifts for the festive season and beyond while championing local artisans and indigenous entrepreneurs. Our guide spans various budget options, catering to your every gifting need, whether it's a charming Secret Santa surprise, a cute stocking filler, a statement gift for a loved one, or a collaborative gift between whānau and friends that leaves a lasting impression.