This taonga is a 65mm whai (stingray) carved from stone gathered from the Rakahuri (Ashley River) in North Canterbury. It carries a strong sense of place, shaped not just by the stone itself, but by the connection the recipient has to that river, to Maukatere, and to the wider Hurunui landscape. The stone is a…
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….
This is a Mere Pounamu I carved from a slice of Raukaraka Pounamu that was given to me by a mate. He already owns a Mere, and the idea with this one was to create a replica in a different type of Pounamu so the two could be compared side by side. Same form, same…
I have named this taonga Te Rongo o te Wai, meaning the peace of the water. This name speaks to the calm and stillness that water can bring, and the role this piece is intended to play for its wearer. It was created as something to be held, turned over in the hands, and returned…
Te Haepapa Tūturu translates to “the enduring responsibility.” This name reflects a life shaped by service, where responsibility is not something carried lightly or temporarily, but something lived every day. This taonga was created to represent that steady commitment to others — to guiding, supporting, and helping people grow in challenging environments. It also acknowledges…
This taonga is called Te Kaha o te Ara, a name that speaks to the strength carried along one’s path. It reflects the idea of moving forward with purpose, making decisions with intent, and having the inner strength to shape direction over time. Pounamu carries a deep connection to the whenua and its own long…
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…
This taonga is named Te Ngaru Māhaki, meaning “the gentle wave.” The name speaks to the balance of movement and calm, power and control. A wave carries strength, but it is not always forceful — it can be steady, quiet, and purposeful. This reflects the journey of a young man growing into himself, shaped by…
Te Here Pikorua translates roughly to “the binding double twist.” The name refers to the way relationships, cultures, and whakapapa are bound together through the lives of a whānau. The pikorua form symbolises two pathways that remain connected, even as they move and grow over time. This taonga is a double twisted pikorua form carved…
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