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Explore our beautifully designed kaupapa Māori themed boxes that will connect you to our culture and people.
Ko tēnei putanga aroha mōu. This is an expression of aroha for you.
Oh boy, this box is a total fave because it touches people’s hearts so much, that we’ve had reports people cry when they open it.
This is because aroha/love is an integral part of Māori values, carrying spiritual significance, as the whakataukī goes, “aroha atu, aroha mai/love given, love received.”
This beautiful box will remind someone that they are loved and cherished.
Our gift boxes feature beautifully designed Māori art sleeves that can be framed and upcycled.
*Please note: From time to time we may run out of certain products. If this happens, we will do our best to replace the item with an alternative or equal value.
**Gift Box dimensions: 275 x 206 x 103mm (All sizes).
It also can mean “my darling”. Awww, it’s really a romantic box, for any day of the year.
Romantic love is alive and kicking, and the E Te Tau box would 100 percent make the recipient feel truly loved, seen and cherished.
Go on, do it! Kia kaha/be strong, there is nothing more attractive than a message given from your heart, and who doesn’t melt to sweet ngā kupu/words!
*Please note: From time to time we may run out of certain products. If this happens, we will do our best to replace the item with an alternative or equal value.
**Gift Box dimensions: 275 x 206 x 103mm (All sizes).
There is no other box IN THE WORLD like this, it has become a collector’s box. Be quick - as we are dependant on Linda’s limited time (she has many other kaupapa) to keep supplying us her signed products. This epic, ātaahua box design came from Linda’s team.
Who is Linda Munn?
Linda is famous in Aotearoa, as she is the sole living designer of the Tino Rangatiratanga kara (flag) and Linda and the team at Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust have teamed up with Aroha Avenue to launch this special collaboration – the Mana Motuhake/Self Determination box.
The Mana Motuhake Box is designed to facilitate learning about Te Tiriti and what sovereignty means for Māori. This box is for everyone interested in this kaupapa. Tino Rangatiratanga products, included in the collaboration, are exclusively signed by Linda.
Large:
Drink Bottle
Book (two options) –
The Treaty of Waitangi (illustrated) by Ross Calman and Mark Derby
The Treaty of Waitangi Te Tiriti o Waitangi by Ross Calman
Iron on Tino Rangatiratanga patch
Tino Rangatirantanga Sticker set
Tino Rangatiratanga Flag signed by Linda Munn
(Flag measures 90 x 150 cm, printed on quality polyester with brass grommets for indoor or outdoor use.)
Medium:
Drink Bottle
Iron on Tino Rangatiratanga patch
Tino Rangatirantanga Sticker set
Tino Rangatiratanga Flag signed by Linda Munn
(Flag measures 90 x 150 cm, printed on quality polyester with brass grommets for indoor or outdoor use.)
*Please note: From time to time we may run out of certain products. If this happens, we will do our best to replace the item with an alternative or equal value.
**Gift Box dimensions: 275 x 206 x 103mm (All sizes).
Ko te Wawata o Mātou (Our Vision)
We believe that every gift box should carry a deeper meaning, something that resonates with a recipient’s wairua (spirit). Our boxes aren’t just a collection of beautiful items, but stories, memories, smells and tastes that connect you to our Māori world and environment.
What Our Customers Are Saying…
Aroha (Love)
Our Aroha gift box communicates the care and thoughtfulness that is sometimes is hard to put into words, and often tricky to find expressed in a gift box. This beautiful box will remind someone that they are loved and cherished.
from $120.00
Aroha mai, aroha atu. Love received, love given.
Upcycle Your Packaging
Framable Māori Art for a Sustainable Future
Our gift boxes feature beautifully designed Māori art sleeves that can be framed and upcycled. This sustainable packaging not only honours Māori culture but also reduces waste, reflecting our commitment to kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the land. Enjoy lasting cultural beauty with every gift.
(frame not included in gift boxes)
FAQs
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The design of these boxes was a team effort, with art direction from Bridgette Tapsell and Bex Mohi, graphic design by Kahira Shepherd, and Rangi Ahipene was our kaiārahi for this project. Our Mana Motuhake box was designed by Kereama Taepa.
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Our gift boxes and the contents all ship from here in Aotearoa. We work with local businesses and suppliers to source the contents of our boxes in an ethical and sustainable way.
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Yes we can, we can get cups designed specifically for your kaupapa/agenda, and source books for your event. We would need at least two month’s notice.
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Everybody! They are designed for specific occasions, to move, touch, inspire and acknowledge the recipient.
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Yes! We will also increase our product range as we grow.
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Kōrero mai on kiaora@arohaavenue.co.nz!