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A person's hand pouring golden syrup over a piece of Māori fry bread on a white plate, with a bowl of additional fry bread and a dish of butter cubes in the background, set on a wooden kitchen counter.
Parāoa Parai: Best Fry Bread Recipe

An irresistible Māori delicacy of Parāoa Parai (Fry Bread), a beloved treat served at feasts, celebrations, and family gatherings. This fail-proof recipe from Maimoa Creative guarantees crispy, golden-brown exteriors and fluffy interiors. Thousands have tested and approved it, making it a must-save winner. Get ready to fry up perfection and enjoy this easy recipe that will leave you wanting more.

Kāri Māori: A Celebration of Māori Culture Through Thoughtfully Designed Playing Cards
Kāri Māori: A Celebration of Māori Culture Through Thoughtfully Designed Playing Cards
Discover Kāri Māori, a beautifully designed deck of playing cards that honors the rich Māori culture in every detail. More than just a deck of cards, this taonga is a meaningful collaboration between Maimoa Creative and Konei, released during Matariki 2021. Designed and made entirely in Aotearoa, these cards are a celebration of heritage and storytelling. Explore the project and get your own pack to experience the magic of Kāri Māori.

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Overhead view of a tea towel with an illustrated recipe for Māori fry bread, accompanied by ingredients including flour, sugar in a jar, oil in a small dish, and a ramekin of golden syrup, with a vase of yellow flowers in the background, all on a wooden surface.
Two folded tea towels with an illustrated recipe for Māori fry bread, wrapped with a kraft paper band labeled 'parāoa parai', next to a wooden bowl and a small white bowl of yeast, on a wooden tabletop.
Parāoa Parai Tea Towel
$30.00
Fabric drawstring bag labelled 'Pakiaka' surrounded by scattered wooden Māori letter tiles on a deep brown background.
Flat lay of Pakiaka game with its box, instruction booklet, and tiles scattered on a light green background.
Pakiaka | Te Reo Māori Word Game
$60.00
An enamel pin with the inscription "Toitū Te Tiriti" placed on a textured pumice stone, with clear white, red, and black colours and brass detailing around the edges.
A hand holding an enamel pin with the words "Toitū Te Tiriti" written in bold letters against a neutral-toned background.
'Toitū te Tiriti' Māori Enamel Badge Pin
$19.00
Kāri Māori playing cards balancing on a natural hue māori gourd, set against lush ferns in a moody, dark setting.
Close-up of hands holding intricately designed playing cards featuring black, red and white Māori designs, emphasising their cultural uniqueness and authenticity.
Kāri Māori | Deck of Playing Cards
$30.00
An enamel pin in a speech bubble shape with the inscription "Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori" placed on a textured pumice stone, with clear white, red, and black colours and brass detailing around the edges.
A hand holding an enamel pin with the words "Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori" written in bold letters against a neutral-toned background.
'Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori' Enamel Badge Pin
$19.00
'Kaiako / Teacher' Definition Print | Digital Download
'Kaiako / Teacher' Definition Print | Digital Download
'Kaiako / Teacher' Definition Print | Digital Download
$16.00
An enamel pin with the inscription "Guided by my Tūpuna" placed on a textured pumice stone, with clear white and brass colours and brass detailing around the edges.
A hand holding an enamel pin with the words "Guided By My Tūpuna" written in gold letters against a neutral-toned background.
'Guided by My Tūpuna' Māori Enamel Badge Pin
$19.00
An enamel pin in a banner shape with the inscription "Proud to be Māori" placed on a textured pumice stone, with clear white, red, and black colours and brass detailing around the edges.
A hand holding an enamel pin with the words "Proud to be Māori" written in bold letters against a neutral-toned background.
'Proud to be Māori' Enamel Badge Pin
$19.00
Flat lay of a premium reo Māori greeting card with 'Ngā Mihi' in gold foil lettering and gold envelope surrounded with green ferns, fern frond and pencil
Thank you / congratulations premium te reo Māori greeting card / Maori greeting card
Thank you/Congratulations Greeting Card
$8.50
Framed Māori art print featuring hand-lettered text “Hā ki roto, hā ki waho” displayed in a sunlit, natural home setting.
Māori art print featuring hand-lettered text “Hā ki roto, hā ki waho” displayed on a plain baackground
'Hā ki roto' Art Print
$30.00 $50.00
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'You're awesome!' Greeting Card
'You're awesome!' Greeting Card
'You're awesome!' Greeting Card
$6.50
An enamel pin with the inscription "Reclaiming my Reo" placed on a textured pumice stone, with clear white, red, and black colours and brass detailing around the edges.
A hand holding an enamel pin with the words "Reclaiming My Reo" written in bold letters against a neutral-toned background.
'Reclaiming My Reo' Māori Enamel Badge Pin
$19.00
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