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…
Te Kaha o te Toki means “The Strength of the Adze”, a name that reflects both the traditional meaning of the toki and the sheer presence of this taonga. At 13 cm long, 5.5 cm wide and more than 2 cm thick, this is a substantial toki, with a weight and scale that give its…
Te Aho Tuku Iho means “The Continuing Line”. I chose this name for this pair of niho because they represent the connection between a father and his son, and the whakapapa, strength and values that continue from one generation to the next. Carved from the same piece of Pounamu, they are two individual taonga with…
Kotahi te Pūtake means “One Source”, a name that reflects the kaupapa behind this set of five hei toki. Each taonga is individual, but all five come from the same piece of Pounamu and carry the same marks representing three generations of one whānau. This set was commissioned by a mother for herself, her husband…
Some taonga are created for an individual. Others are created to celebrate the people who walk through life together. This set was commissioned for a family of four, with each member receiving a taonga that reflected both who they are individually and the bond they share as a whānau. I named the collection Te Ara…
Ngā Ngaru o te Aroha (The Waves of Love) is a collection of four pounamu taonga that I carved for one family, celebrating an engagement while honouring the connections that bind generations together. The commission came from a father in Australia, who wanted to create something meaningful for the engagement of his son Jamie and…
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…
The name Te Rā me te Marama means “The Sun and the Moon.” Together they represent two distinct forces that are always connected, each with its own role and purpose, yet inseparable. Combined with the symbolism of the pikorua and the manaia, this pair of taonga celebrates love, partnership, protection, and the journey of two…
The name Te Rere o te Pīwakawaka means “The Flight of the Fantail.” It reflects the pīwakawaka as a symbol of curiosity, awareness, and connection, celebrating one of Aotearoa’s most recognisable native birds. This pīwakawaka is carved from a beautiful piece of serpentine Pounamu from the Whakatū/Tasman region. In natural light the stone appears deep,…
Te Hononga Tuku Iho means “The Connection That Is Passed Down.” It reflects the way these pieces carry both memory and whakapapa forward through the whānau. This commission transformed two forgotten pieces of Pounamu into a collection that can be shared among family members, each piece carrying a lasting connection to someone they loved. This…
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