Carry your Story-
Unique Pounamu, Carved by Hand, Guided by Whakapapa.
Personalised Hei Tiki - For your most precious person.
Toki with Whakapapa carved into surface
Personalised Hei Tiki - Crafted for a new generation
Pekapeka - For the one with those wairua gifts
Matching Set for Husband and Wife
why Te Kōhatu
Every piece from Te Kōhatu is hand-carved to hold your story and your whakapapa — created just for you and your whānau, to be treasured for years to come.
Culturally grounded process, always starting with a kōrero.
Crafted by a Māori artist, with care, respect, and deep connection to the taiao (natural world).
Each tāonga is unique — never mass-produced, always made for meaning.
how it works…
1. Book a Free Kōrero
Connect with Hiram, share your vision and kōrero.
2. Design Phase ($200)
Receive custom sketches and guidance for your tāonga.
3. Approve & Confirm
Approve your design, receive a final quote.
4. Payment & Booking
Secure your booking with payment or ManaPay options.
5. Creation & Delivery
Your tāonga is hand-carved and delivered with care.
What People Are Saying
“The process was deeply personal, and the final taonga is a piece I’ll hand down to my mokopuna.”
— Whaea Anonymous
“I felt seen and heard from the very first kōrero. Tēnei tāonga feels alive with meaning.”
- Sis carrying heavy kaupapa
“Gifting a custom piece from Te Kōhatu made my babys 21st unforgettable.”
— Mumsy who was organised in time👌🏽
