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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.

Learn how to incorporate te reo Māori into your daily environment with our easy DIY tutorial for making a display board for Pakiaka wooden letter tiles. This guide offers two creative and easy options using materials from local craft stores. Whether you opt for a classic wooden frame or a bold blackboard stand, these display boards are perfect for showcasing Māori proverbs or welcoming messages. Ideal for home, workplace or classroom settings, these boards are a versatile addition to your decor.

When a cherished pounamu breaks, it invokes a deep emotional response and initiates a cultural discussion on its fate. Views vary widely, from returning it to nature as an act of respect and release, indicating the end of its journey with the wearer, to repairing and repurposing the taonga, reflecting its ongoing value and mana. This article explores the diverse beliefs and practices surrounding broken pounamu, shedding light on how traditional Māori practices and beliefs guide the handling of broken taonga.

This styling guide offers creative ways to incorporate our bold enamel pin collection into your daily wardrobe, whether you're jazzing up a denim jacket, making a statement with headwear, or adding a touch of personality to your work lanyard. From casual flair to the elegance of formal attire, our styling tips ensure each pin enhances your look while empowering you to wear them with pride. Discover the versatility and depth these pins bring to any outfit, as shared by our community through heartwarming reviews, and find out how to let your personal style tell a story of cultural pride and solidarity.

With our DIY Frybread Gift Hamper, you're handing someone the recipe and ingredients to make delicious, homemade frybread. You're not just gifting the opportunity for a scrumptious snack; you're gifting a culinary legacy. As we like to say, "Give a friend frybread, they'll eat it in a day; teach a friend to make frybread, they will feast forever." 🤤

This unique hamper includes essential ingredients for our famous frybread recipe and a beautifully illustrated tea towel. It's the gift that keeps on giving, offering the opportunity to create delicious memories for years to come. Discover how to assemble your own DIY Frybread Gift Hamper, perfect for gifting to friends and family. 🍞🎁

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.

Discover the dos and don'ts of gifting teachers with our honest guide as shared by teachers themselves. Unveil the 5 least favourite teacher gifts, from generic mugs to expired chocolates, then explore the 5 best teacher appreciation gifts, including personalised presents, vouchers, and heartwarming messages. Finding the ideal gift for your child's teacher shouldn't be a daunting task, and we're here to ensure you'll find the perfect way to express your gratitude.

In this article, we delve into a kōrero with Linda from TEACHERLATTE about her socially driven brand and the release of their new Reo Māori Stamp Set in collaboration with Maimoa Creative. Explore the kaupapa (significance) behind TEACHERLATTE, the importance of celebrating indigenous communities, and how these stamps can make a difference in creating culturally safe classrooms.