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ABOUT US

Kia ora and welcome! Kowhatu Taonga is Aotearoa's most distinctive and impactful family-run carving business. Established by myself, Mijean Wetere, in collaboration with my father, Trevor Wetere, we specialize in crafting exquisite traditional and contemporary Māori Taonga from a diverse range of stunning, upcycled natural stones. Each Taonga (treasure) is meticulously hand-carved, embodying the essence of our cultural heritage and artistic expertise. In Māori culture, Taonga are highly significant spiritual items, each possessing it's own meaning and purpose.

 

Our uniqueness stems from Kowhatu Memorial Charity, New Zealand's pioneering Headstone Charity, founded by my father. We assist families burdened by the high costs of conventional headstone services through our innovative resource recovery program. This program involves recycling discarded and rejected natural stones from the construction industry. Notably, our Taonga carvings originated as a means to support our charitable endeavors and remains a core aspect of our company to this day.

 

 In addition to acquiring a beautiful and unique hand-crafted Taonga from us, you have the opportunity to participate in a remarkable narrative of assisting whānau and making a positive environmental impact.

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OUR PATU

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OUR TAHEI / PENDANTS

CUSTOM-MADE

Our company provides a custom-made Patu and 21st Key service. The design process is complimentary, and Afterpay is also available. Custom prices range from $350 to $2,000+ based on the time, intricacy, and materials required to create your unique Taonga. Our company has a well-established history of successfully delivering exceptional, custom-made Taonga both domestically and internationally, and we pride ourselves on our efficient turnaround times. If this service interests you, simply complete the form via the link below to receive your complimentary design today.

Fill Out A Customization Form

We Send You 1-3 Free Designs

We Turn Your Vision Into Reality!

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CONTACT

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contact@kowhatutaonga.com

Ph: +64 27 505 9199

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