Matariki 2026 - New Zealand Pounamu Toki with Two Koru Wearable Sculpture - "Tupuanuku"

Please note: There is a shipping delay on this item, during the exhibition period.

Tupuānuku is the whetū connected to all that is cultivated and gathered from the earth. Tupu, to grow, and nuku, drawn from Papatūānuku, from which kai emerges and whose generosity nourishes our gardens.

Inspired by this domain, the toki reflects the work of cultivation. More than a tool, it represents the hands that prepare the whenua, the knowledge passed between generations, and the care required for growth to flourish.

Flowing through the form, koru unfurl like the new shoots breaking through soil, carrying the potential of new life.

The guardianship of Tupuānuku reminds us that abundance does not arrive all at once, but is nurtured through patience and care for the earth.

This collection will be on display at Mānawa Bay from Tuesday 23 June to Sunday 19 July, before moving to our Rotorua store from 20–29 July. Pieces may be purchased throughout the exhibition period and will be delivered once the exhibitions have concluded.