{"product_id":"tamaki-regionals-teina","title":"Tāmaki Regionals - Teina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing Your Taonga\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout our Teina rākau\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Teina Koikoi is designed for tamariki aged 5–10 years. It represents a stage of growth where confidence, coordination, and discipline begin to take shape. At 110cm, this rākau supports learning through movement while carrying the same mana as its larger whānau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003eWood type: \u003c\/strong\u003eTawhai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e110cm x 25mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeathers: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnique \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beeswax natural finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Tāmaki Regionals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis taonga was originally created for the 2026 Tāmaki Regionals kapa haka event, where Tekotiri had the privilege of sharing our kaupapa through a market stall. Surrounded by kapa haka, culture, and community, these taonga became part of a celebration of identity and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a koikoi?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTraditionally, the koikoi was a long spear sharpened on both ends, used with a two-handed grip to strike and parry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt Tekotiri, each taonga carries its own mauri, reminding us that every journey is unique. More than rākau, they are \u003cstrong\u003epathways of connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, guiding whānau back to their whakapapa and forward into their own journey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExplore our guided mau rākau tutorials with Caleb and Jackie Kutia on YouTube, and walk further with us in this kaupapa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNgā mihi nui,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaleb \u0026amp; Jackie Kutia\u003cbr\u003eFounders of Tekotiri Limited\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tekotiri","offers":[{"title":"Teina 01","offer_id":46025468313786,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 02","offer_id":46025474834618,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 03","offer_id":46025474867386,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 04","offer_id":46025474900154,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 05","offer_id":46025474932922,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 06","offer_id":46025474965690,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 07","offer_id":46025474998458,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teina 08","offer_id":46025475031226,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/0269\/9706\/files\/IMG_2879.jpg?v=1781587619","url":"https:\/\/tekotiri.co.nz\/products\/tamaki-regionals-teina","provider":"Tekotiri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}