Te Ao Pūtahi Festival

at WIPCE 2025

Auckland University Press

E puta ki te ao mārama, e ngā pukapuka hou.
Great minds. Big ideas. Beautiful books.

Auckland University Press is a leading scholarly publisher rooted in Aotearoa and reaching out to the world. We champion the country’s finest minds—publishing bold ideas, creative brilliance, and ground-breaking research across history, politics, art, literature, architecture, and te ao Māori.

We’re committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to building partnerships that allow Māori and the many peoples of Aotearoa to tell this country’s stories. Our books grow from rigorous peer review, strong design, and deep collaboration—with academics, artists, and communities.

Publishing around twenty titles a year, we’re a small team with a big vision: to produce beautiful, lasting books that inform, inspire, and endure. From te reo Māori to Pasifika writing, from poetry to policy—our books shape national conversations and carry Aotearoa voices into the global arena.

Welcome to the home of sharp thinking and stunning storytelling.

Badwinds Studios

Jonathan Nelson is an illustrator, graphic artist, and fine artist. Jonathan illustrates, designs, and paints his children’s books, paintings, drawings, t-shirts, prints, and stickers. His subject matter includes a blend of Diné culture, Star Wars, and the southwest desert landscape with a style influenced by comic books, street art, and graphic design. Nelson works to create an authentic portrayal of indigenous life to decimate stereotypes of Native American cultures.

Hawaiiki Pēpi

At Hawaiiki Pēpi, our stall showcases a collection of culturally inspired baby products designed to connect pēpi to te ao Māori from birth. Each product blends beauty, functionality, and deep cultural meaning, making them taonga for modern whānau.

Our range includes soft muslin wraps featuring exclusive Māori-inspired designs, 100% knitted cotton paraikete created as heirloom pieces, and padded playmats that provide safe, comfortable spaces for pēpi to explore. We also offer milestone cards written entirely in te reo Māori, helping parents celebrate precious moments while immersing their tamariki in the language.

More than just products, Hawaiiki Pēpi is a platform to celebrate and normalise being Māori, inspiring parents to embrace their whakapapa and raise tamariki surrounded by their culture. Every item is crafted with care and intention, empowering whānau to create everyday moments of connection, pride, and cultural joy.

Irie Art

Irie art ltd is a mother and daughter small pakihi from Christchurch.

We hand make everything at home by ourselves in our whare. I do the sewing, and my daughter does all the designs and make all the earrings. The rest of the stock you see is from 16 small businesses we support all around the motu to tautoko and who are them as well. Some of our pakahi owners have a lot on their plates to commit to a market and or are very old. The weather is a major factor for them to stay inside as it is very cold in Christchurch so to tautoko and awhi them this is our way of helping.

Irie means feel good in Jamaican and art is just what we do.

So, we aspire to make our people feel good with what we have to offer, and hopeful one day get a shop to carry if on for the future generations to come.

It Takes a Village

We specialize in hand painted/crafted Multicultural Resources, meticulously crafted to ignite curiosity and foster cultural pride. Pulusea Seumanu, a kindergarten head teacher with over 25 years of teaching in South Auckland alongside his brother Afa, a seasoned signwriter, recognized the need for Māori and Polynesian resources in early childhood education. Drawing from their Samoan and Chinese heritage, they set out to create something truly special. We started with our Māori and Polynesian cultures and now have progressed into more cultures that represent our communities in Aotearoa.

JAST Craft Creations

JAST Crafts Creation is a proudly Pasifika-owned stall offering a vibrant collection of handmade and culturally inspired products. We specialise in crochet plush toys, crochet wearables and accessories each crafted with love and care. Our range also includes sewn items/accessories made with original Fijian and Polynesian-inspired fabric designs We celebrate our Pacific heritage by blending traditional Fijian motifs with modern styles. Alongside our handmade goods, we stock curated Fijian crafts including fans, earrings, pouches, bags and woven accessories sourced from talented artisans. whether you're after a thoughtful gift, island-inspired wear, or handcrafted home décor, JAST Crafts offers something truly special. We also take custom orders and enjoy creating meaningful, handmade pieces that reflect our culture and connect with our community.

Kākou Collective

Modern Stationary with Purpose.
Contemporary paper goods designed to inspire creativity and cultivate connection to Hawaiʻi.

Founded in 2017, Kakou Collective creates and shares authentic artistic expression that inspires a connection to the cultural values, traditions, and communities of Hawaiʻi.

From thoughtfully selecting the type of plants we draw, to the collections we curate, we weave Hawaiʻi's story and our love of local culture into all we do so that you can too.

Our goal is to share our love and knowledge for local culture through original artwork and to create quality products that share Hawaiʻi's authentic story across the globe. We do our best to not only ensure that all of our products are made using ethical and sustainable practices, but that they are manufactured as locally as possible.

Koloa Jewellery

Koloa (the Tongan term for "treasure.") is an embodiment of the rich tapestry of Tongan tradition and craftsmanship. Think of 'ngatu' (mulberry cloth), a treasure revered across the Pacific, often known as tapa, or 'lalanga' – the woven wonders like mats and baskets that hold a special place in the heart of Tongan society. These handcrafted artifacts are chronicles of stories, moments, and memories. Making these treasures demands time, passion, and countless women's hands to prepare the bark, beat it and paint it.

Our Koloa Jewellery is a celebration and reinterpretation of these awe-inspiring Tongan masterpieces. Designed and handmade in Aotearoa New Zealand, our small Pacific family-owned business transforms them into personal adornment, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, hair pins, cufflinks and tie pins. Wear Koloa, and you don't just wear a piece of jewellery; you wear a piece of Tongan legacy. Through Koloa Jewellery, we're not only letting the world witness these treasures but also ensuring they resonate with generations to come, be they Tongan or from the vast expanse of the Pacific.

Kora Pearls

100% Genuine Cook Islands Black Pearls
Sustainably Farmed in Manihiki’s Pristine Waters
Crafted with Care by Our Family

Kora Pearls are a family-owned business from the Cook Islands. All our pearls are farmed on our own pearl farm in Manihiki, Cook Islands. Our pearls are set in Stirling silver and 9ky gold in Pendants, Rings, bracelets, earrings and strands. We have necklaces made with Pearl shell and Rito woven crafts. We also have pearls on ropes, pearls braided in bracelets and a selection of loose pearls also.

Maia Made

Maia Made offers a bold and diverse range of contemporary taonga Māori by artist Heremaia Barlow. This stall brings together works that span the spectrum, from functional objects to expressive forms, from carved to digital, from every day to statement pieces. Grounded in whakapapa and guided by a hands-on, experimental approach, the mahi reflects a deep respect for tradition while embracing new materials and methods. You’ll find whakairo, kōwhaiwhai, laser-cut design, woven elements, prints, and other creative expressions that carry the visual language of Māori art into fresh spaces. Whether it’s something to wear, display, gift, or simply enjoy, each piece carries its own mauri, connecting people to pattern, place, and possibility. Maia Made doesn’t sit in one category, it moves between worlds, celebrating the richness and adaptability of toi Māori.

Māori by Design

We are a whānau operated pakihi Māori specialising in pounamu, bone and Māori inspired products. Our mission is to make taonga Māori accessible and we stock a wide range of products such as taonga, potae, kakahu, poi, wooden products- everything! We have been in business for over 15 years and travel nationwide to share our beautiful culture. We have 2 physical stores located in Manukau and Henderson, Auckland.

MITA Creative

We are a proud indigenous-owned and operated business from Aotearoa, specialising in unique and meaningful products that honour our language, our whakapapa, our artforms, and our stories. From Māori art to thoughtfully crafted books and tukutuku puzzles, every piece we create is designed to uplift, include, educate, and perhaps even inspire. Whether you're Māori reconnecting with your roots, fellow indigenous creatives, professionals looking to fill their basket of resources, or a traveller seeking authentic and powerful momentos to take home, come and visit us in Te Ao Pūtahi at WIPCE.

Let us share with you our taonga that can be enjoyed by every generation, grounded in our ao Māori, our upbringing, and our world as two parents trying to raise our babies to be unwavering in their identity. Nau mai, tau mai!

Ngā Whiri Toi

Discover the beauty and spirit of Aotearoa through authentic Māori arts and crafts, lovingly made by whānau for whānau.

Our contemporary korowai (feather cloaks), west coast pounamu (greenstone), traditional Māori dolls, woven pikau (backpacks) and delicate woven putiputi (flowers) embody the deep cultural heritage of our people.

Each peice is a celebration of whakapapa, storytelling, and connection-made by indigenous hands with aroha and intention. Perfect for taonga collectors or as meaningful gifts. Out creations carry the strength and mana of generations.

Support indigenous makers and share in our journey by connecting with us on social media, join our whānau as we keep Māori traditions alive, one weave, one carving, one creation at a time. Whether you're buying for yourself or your wider hapori, you’re not just purchasing art – you're investing in culture, identity and community.

NTK Made

Nichola – Designs From Aotearoa is a creative enterprise founded by Nichola Te Kiri, blending contemporary design with the depth of Te Ao Māori. The brand offers handcrafted fashion, jewellery, and homewares that reflect Nichola’s dual Māori and Pākehā heritage. Each piece tells a story, rooted in whakapapa, pūrākau (traditional narratives), and the natural environment. NTKMADE LTD, the parent company, operates three core brands: Nichola, offering ready-to-wear collections; Top Tēpu, a monthly subscription box featuring exclusive earrings and curated items; and KaistorSt, which provides bespoke, high-end commissions. Beyond products, Nichola offers design services for uniforms, awards, and installations. The brand is known for bold design, cultural storytelling, and quality craftsmanship, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Nichola’s mission is to connect people to culture through design, while her values of mana, auahatanga, and aroha are woven through every creation.

Pacific Kids’ Learning

Pacific Kids’ Learning (PKL) invites you to explore a digital storytelling experience embedded in Indigenous knowledge and Pasifika pride. As creators of the world’s first Pacific Digital Library for children and families, PKL brings to life vibrant 2D, 3D, and VR animations in 10 Pacific languages and English.

Each story, song and dance is co-written and co-produced with grassroots communities, ensuring that cultural knowledge is authentically shared with integrity, pride, and intergenerational connection. From chants to legends, songs to dances, every digital taonga reflects the heartbeat of our villages.

Our Pasifika-led, village-centred model champions language revitalisation, inclusive cultural storytelling, and the decolonisation of learning systems through dynamic, accessible animations.

Visit our stall to explore how tradition and technology unite in the hands of our people. Experience the future of Indigenous education, grounded in our past, reimagined for our enduring future. Come and talanoa with us at WIPCE 2025!

Rerehua Boutique

He uri māua nō Kai Tahu, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Whātua me Ngāpuhi. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau (NZ). We are a small whānau business with the vision of bringing quality and timeless designs that are stylish and simply beautiful. Our creations are culturally empowering with thoughtful and intentional designs that celebrate the indigenous reo and heritage of Aotearoa.

Siah Finai

Visit my stall for a showcase of contemporary Pacific art inspired by my Samoan heritage. I offer a selection of art prints in sizes from A4 to A2, available both unframed and framed, featuring designs that blend traditional Pacific motifs with modern artistic interpretations. Each piece is created to reflect the richness, beauty, and stories of the Pacific.

Alongside the prints, I’ll have a collection of small timber sculptures, each carefully crafted and offered in various sizes to suit different spaces and styles. These pieces bring a warm, organic feel and a touch of Pasefika artistry to any environment.

I also provide a custom art service for those interested in commissioning personalised work, whether it’s a print or sculpture tailored to your vision or story. My goal is to create artworks that resonate deeply and add a unique, cultural touch to your home or workspace.

I invite you to explore the collection, ask questions, and chat about any custom ideas you may have. Everyone is welcome to connect with the art and stories behind my creative practice.

Soil & Sand Clothing

We are a New Zealand based clothing brand that blends bold, custom design with practical, high-quality garments. A twist on clothing with maori infused prints, bright colours and originality.

We specialise in streetwear inspired pieces and versatile activewear, offering everything from tees, box fit tops to basketball singlets, shorts, polos, hoodies and jackets. Our collections often feature unique graphics and culturally rooted designs, making each drop distinct and meaningful. Whether you're dressing for everyday wear, repping your team, or looking for a standout set for events or performances, Soil & Sand delivers comfort, style, and identity. We also offer custom orders for groups, clubs, and sports teams, with options for sublimation, screen printing, and embroidery. Our gear is designed with purpose, built to move, and made to represent. With Soil & Sand Clothing, you don’t just wear a logo, you wear a story. Stay grounded, stay bold that’s the Soil & Sand way.

Soil & Sand is our whakapapa, connections to our people, land and sea.

Solomon Island Crafts

Our stall is focused on Solomon Islands handicrafts made by our villagers in the Solomon Islands. Their incredible natural talent using natural fibre, wood, stone and shells to craft something beautiful is just amazing.

We are supporting our villagers by bringing their products and showcasing them here in NZ. This supports their livelihood.

Te Ataarangi Trust

Visit our Te Ataarangi stall at WIPCE 2025 and discover our kaupapa Māori approach to revitalising te reo Māori. For 46 years, Te Ataarangi has empowered learners from all around the country to speak te reo Māori through their immersion methodology. Learn about our online courses designed to support learners of all levels across Aotearoa and beyond. Our friendly team will be on hand to kōrero about our unique teaching methods and community-based learning model. You’ll also be able to browse our merchandise, t-shirts, sweatshirts, books and rākau. Whether you’re a kaiako, a learner, or a supporter of indigenous education, we welcome you to connect with us, share stories, and join the movement to uplift and strengthen te reo Māori for future generations.

Te Tākupu

E kore au e ngaro he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.
I will not be lost a seed sown in Rangiātea.

Te Tākupu is the publishing area at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Te Tākupu publishes works that are based in kaupapa Māori (Māori values) and therefore contributes to the mātauranga Māori continuum (Māori knowledge continuum). Te Tākupu seeks to maximise its contribution to the mātauranga Māori continuum by:

• expressing kaupapa Māori in all its activities
• encouraging, nurturing and developing Māori writers
• increasing the body of Māori-authored works
• increasing the volume of te reo Māori publications
• producing publications, including digital books, of value to Māori.

The Te Tākupu stall at Te Ao Putahi will have our full range of books and journals available for sale.

Nau mai, haere mai ki te kōrero!

Come along and have a chat!

Totaea Art & Clothing

Totaea Rendell is an Artist/Designer living in Papamoa Beach in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Born in Auckland, raised in Wellington and studied at the Auckland Institute of Technology, Totaea has worked in the field of visual arts for over two decades between Aotearoa and the U.S.A.

Totaea brings a style that is characterised by bold, strong clean lines. Constantly exploring New Zealand and Maori cultural themes, Totaea has developed a thoughtful, highly creative, contemporary range of products.

Totaea is of Maori (Ngati Maru), Cook Island Maori, and English descent and enjoys bringing all of his passions; Art, Design, Culture and Travel together into his creative process.

Tuli Pasifiks

Tuli Pasifiks was set-up in 1996 selling Pasifika & Aotearoa arts and crafts including tapa products, shell bouquets, paua, mother of pearl carvings, jewellery, greenstone, bone and wood carvings, framed and canvas art. We have over the years traded at various local and international conferences, local schools and universities. We are proud owners and value our hard earned mahi – enjoying in the sharing of our culture! We also provide re-stringing service on-site.

Afio mai – Haere mai – Tuli Pasifiks welcomes you to come and visit and enjoy our treasures.

Whatu+Co

A Solution for Teaching and Learning Te Ao Māori

Whatu+Co offers culturally rich, hands-on resources that make Te Ao Māori accessible to everyone tamariki, kaiako, whānau, and wider communities. Our taonga are designed to support identity, connection, and understanding through storytelling, language, and meaningful cultural experiences.

Our collection includes a miniature wharenui with tukutuku panels, atua tāne and atua wāhine figures, paraikete for learning whakapapa and pepeha, and interactive tools for sharing pūrākau and waiata. These resources are more than educational they are a practical way to embed te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori in everyday life.

Whatu+Co supports:

• Educators to confidently bring Māori content into their practice
• Tamariki to connect with their culture and language
• Whānau to engage in shared learning at home
• Communities to celebrate and normalise Māori perspectives

Whether at home, in centres, kura, workplaces or community spaces, Whatu+Co empowers everyone to participate in the cultural learning journey.

Whenu Ataahua (Beautiful Strands)

Beautiful Strands. Strands that link us to our Atua. The strands that bind us to our cultural values. The strands that connect us with the knowledge passed down from our tipuna/ancestors.

Ko Shelley Bell ahau.

Kai Mahi Raranga/ Weaver

Owner of Whenu Ataahua ltd, established in 2005. Shelley has 30 years weaving experience and loves to promote the art of Maori weaving both traditional and contemporary. Specialising in hand made Harakeke-Flax woven pieces such as Kete-baskets, Potae-hats, Kakahu- woven attaire and Wahakura -Pepi beds. Other pieces available at Whenu Ataahua are hand sourced Pounamu/Greenstone Pendants, Rings, Earrings and Bangles direct from highly skilled carvers. Her Stand is beautifully presented displaying indigenous patterns and colour. Shelley is a kaiako/ tutor also sharing her knowlegde to many various groups. and organisations. A weaving moderator assisting with upholding the mana of Mahi Raranga throughout Aotearoa.

Naumai!

Bachelor Institute

Batchelor Institute, Australia’s only First Nations-led VET and higher education provider, is dedicated to preserving Indigenous languages, culture, and knowledge. With a strong focus on empowering communities, we deliver culturally responsive education and training that honour traditional wisdom and foster self-determination. Our programs support Indigenous learners in vocational and higher education pathways, emphasising linguistic and cultural continuity. The Centre for Aboriginal Languages and Linguistics (CALL) at Batchelor Institute proudly showcases our commitment to revitalising and preserving Indigenous languages across the Northern Territory. Our stall offers a vibrant display of educational resources, including language learning materials, digital tools, and publications developed in collaboration with Indigenous communities. Join us at WIPCE 2025 to celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal languages, engage with our team, and connect with our mission to foster cultural pride and intergenerational learning.

Eastern Regional Indigenous Resource Center of National Taitung University

Rooted in Indigenous higher education, our booth represents the vibrant cultures of Taiwan’s 16 Indigenous groups. Organized by the Eastern Regional Indigenous Resource Center of National Taitung University, we showcase the rich heritage, educational achievements, and cultural revitalization efforts of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples. Our exhibition features student-created crafts, bilingual thematic posters, interactive games, Indigenous music, and hands-on experiences with traditional instruments. Visitors can explore research outcomes, listen to Indigenous languages and songs, and engage with multimedia resources through QR codes. Our aim is to foster cross-cultural dialogue and highlight how Indigenous knowledge is preserved and innovated within Taiwan’s higher education. Join us in learning, sharing, and connecting with the global Indigenous community.

The Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau

The Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) is a private, nonprofit destination leadership enterprise founded in 1945, stewarding the future of regenerative tourism in Hawai'i. Grounded in cultural intelligence and community connection, HVCB promotes Hawaiʻi as a premier destination while fostering tourism that enriches local lives, protects island ecosystems, and advances Hawai'i as a model for the world.

Meet Hawai'i serves as the first point of contact for meeting and event planners seeking to host gatherings in the Hawaiian Islands. Our experienced sales team possesses insider knowledge about hosting events in Hawai'i, leveraging industry partnerships to ensure planners get exceptional value without sacrificing quality. Strategically positioned in the Pacific and accessible from New Zealand and Pacific Rim nations, Hawai'i combines tropical beauty, cultural diversity, and modern infrastructure to create an inspiring atmosphere that fosters creative thinking and meaningful interactions through our renowned aloha spirit, exceptional weather, and stunning natural environment.

Te Hiku Media

Te Hiku Media is recognised globally as a leader in the development of natural language processing tools for Indigenous languages. Founded in 1991 as a tribal radio station and charged with revitalising the language of the home communities of Te Hiku o Te Ika (Far North of Aotearoa), Te Hiku Media has utilised radio, television and now AI to pursue their mission. Grounded in the community and guided by the values of their people, the organisation has successfully built AI tools for te reo Māori and ‘ōlelo Hawai’i, including automatic speech recognition that outperforms anything by the big tech companies. Visit the Te Hiku Media stall to learn more about their work, see demonstrations of their tools, such as:

• Kaituhi - an automatic transcription web application
• Rongo - a mobile application to support improving pronunciation
• Piki - a personal dictation assistant
• Prototypes for synthesised voices in te reo Māori and ‘ōlelo Hawai’i.