Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou, Tēnā tātou katoa
(Maori for "Greetings to you, one and all")

Welcome to what we hope to become the premium Internet shop for Maori Taonga.

So what is the meaning of taonga?

"A taonga is a treasure. Maori taonga are those things which have always been precious to Maori and which continue to be today For many Maori, taonga provide a real link to their ancestry....

Maori taonga include intangible objects, for example, the Maori language is considered a taonga, and so are all the stories and traditions which have been passed down....

Maori taonga also include living things such as mountains, rivers, trees and Maori elders (kaumatua) are regarded as important taonga...."_{(from http://www.nztvl.com/maori05.htm)}

Here we intend make available to you pieces of Maori taonga in the form of pounamu (greenstone or jade), bone or native timber jewellery.

We also intend to list clothing with Maori designs and motifs for your wearing pleasure.

So sign up now and we will let you know as soon as we start listing items for sale.

Regards

Rex & Justin Le Grice.