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Greenstone is a form of nephrite jade found in New Zealand, as well as other parts of the world.  Here in New Zealand we tend to call it pounamu, the...

How to store korowai or kahu huruhuru correctly, so it lasts for generations to come.

Ina Rawa originates from Whangarei, also home to ShopNZ. It's a story of a young man with a dream to fuse the essence of the New Zealand people, culture and...

The Maori nouns Kakahu and Kahu mean "garment" or "clothing".  Kakahu refers to any garment - it might be a cloak, or a piupiu or a maro, etc.  If you...

A popular Maori necklace design is the hei toki, which carries a spiritual meaning.  That's important to know if you are planning to purchase a toki.   The spiritual meaning of...

ShopNZ closes for Christmas at midday on Friday 23rd December. Public holidays are on 25-27 Dec and 1-3 Jan, so there are no courier pickups on those days. Until 9...

A review of Whittakers Limited Edition Gingerbread Chocolate Block.

An iconic Kiwi Toy, the Buzzy Bee, is a pull along wooden toy whose wings rotate and make a clicking noise as it moves. It became popular in the Post-War...

A taiaha is an elaborately carved staff, reminiscent of a spear, with a head (upoko) and tongue (arero). The Maori Taiaha was usually adorned with feathers and dog hair around the neck...

Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) and Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum) are two native trees found throughout New Zealand, both known for their traditional and modern medicinal properties. These native trees can be used...