Waitangi Day - Tuakana
$185.00
Choosing Your Taonga
Each of our koikoi is individually numbered. No two are ever the same. We believe it is not just you who chooses the taonga. The taonga chooses you.
About our Tuakana rākau
The Tuakana Koikoi is designed for whānau aged 10 years and above. At 135cm, it represents a step into greater responsibility, control, and awareness, supporting those who are ready to deepen their practice.
Features
Wood type: Tawhai
Length: 135cm x 25mm diameter
Binding: Unique
Feathers: Unique
Finish: Beeswax natural finish
What does Waitangi Day represent?
Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and how we move forward together. It reminds us that identity and connection are built through understanding, respect, and continued learning.
Significance for Tuakana
The Tuakana reflects guidance and steadiness. Like the role of the older sibling within whānau, this taonga represents learning how to carry oneself with intention while supporting others on their journey. It encourages discipline, balance, and awareness.
What is a koikoi?
Traditionally, the koikoi was a long spear sharpened on both ends, used with a two-handed grip to strike and parry.
At Tekotiri, each taonga carries its own mauri, reminding us that every journey is unique. More than rākau, they are pathways of connection, guiding whānau back to their whakapapa and forward into their own journey.
Continue the journey
Explore our guided mau rākau tutorials with Caleb and Jackie Kutia on YouTube, and walk further with us in this kaupapa.
Ngā mihi nui,
Caleb & Jackie Kutia
Founders of Tekotiri Limited