Aotea is proud to present emerging indigenous (Ngāti Raukawa) artist, Levi Kereama. "Roll your bones" is the title of Levi Kereama's art exhibition. This art installation will be available to view in our concept store from March 17th to March 24t...

New Zealand was first populated between the 10th and 13th century AD. Overpopulation and competition for land and food in Hawaiki, the fabled ancestral home of Māori in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean) drove tribal leaders to lead their pe...

Te Ao Māori has a concept called ahi kā. Ahi means fire and kā means burning. This concept explains how the presence of the iwi at home is critical for the vitality of the marae. When the iwi is on the marae, their fires are burning. Burning fire...

Matariki was celebrated as a public holiday for the first time in 2022, with Friday 24 June marked as a national holiday. This public holiday acknowledges the traditional Māori celebration of Matariki — a time of reflection, re...

Mānuka honey is widely valued for its soothing and restorative properties. Rich in naturally occurring bioactive compounds, it offers exceptional support for skin health. Antimicrobial Properties Mān...

What is Rongoā? Rongoā is the traditional, holistic Māori healing system. It draws upon the medicinal properties of native plants and integrates physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Long before pharmaceutical...