Te Aka Whānau means “the family vine”. This name was chosen because these two taonga represent a whānau whose lives grow from the same source and remain connected through love, loss and new life. The koru extend from a shared parent stem, much like vines or young fern fronds growing together, while both pieces were…
He Kete Mātauranga means “A Basket of Knowledge”, a name chosen to recognise the knowledge, wisdom and experience that this coach has brought to the New Zealand senior men’s canoe polo team. This hei toki was commissioned by the Paddle Blacks as a gift for their French coach, acknowledging everything he has contributed to the…
This Hei Toki was carved as a replacement for a Fire and Emergency long service award after the original taonga, which had already been prepared for presentation, was unfortunately lost. My role was to create a new taonga that would carry the same purpose and recognition, ensuring the recipient still received a meaningful piece to…
This hei toki was commissioned by a sculptor and carries several layers of meaning that are deeply connected to the people and experiences that have shaped his life. At the centre of the design is the prominent koru carved into the front face. For him, the koru represents his mother, who recently celebrated her 93rd…
Te Koru Ora translates to “The Living Koru” or “The Koru of Life.” The name reflects the kaupapa behind this commission — growth, renewal, and the continuation of life through changing seasons. This taonga was carved to reconnect with a piece of Pounamu that had carried decades of meaning, memories, and connection to Aotearoa. The…
This pair of Pounamu earrings was carved as a leaving gift for a valued member of an organisation, marking their time, contribution, and the connections they carry forward. Each piece is 40mm long and shaped in a wide Roimata form, giving them a strong but balanced presence when worn. The stone is highly translucent, with…
This taonga is a small but powerful expression of growth, renewal, and personal identity. I’ve named it Te Koru Iti, meaning “the small koru,” reflecting both its physical size and the quiet strength it carries. The koru is a deeply significant form in Māori culture, symbolising new beginnings, ongoing growth, and the unfolding of life….
The name Te Here Whakapapa speaks to the binding threads of lineage and connection. “Here” means to tie or bind, and “whakapapa” refers to genealogy, the layers of connection that link people across generations. This set was created to honour a single piece of Pounamu that had been held by this whānau for decades, now…
The name of this taonga is Te Puna Rangimārie, which can be translated as “the source of peace.” The name reflects the idea that calm and wellbeing come from reconnecting with the centre of who we are. Like the koru that sits at the heart of the design, that centre becomes the starting point for…
The name Te Manawa o te Wā means The Heart of Time. It speaks to the quiet truth at the centre of this taonga — that time is the most precious gift we are given. This toki was commissioned by a son whose mother, at 86, is nearing the end of her life. When she…
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