{"product_id":"tamaki-regionals-tuakana","title":"Tāmaki Regionals - Tuakana","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 Tuakana rākau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Tuakana Koikoi is designed for whānau aged 10 years and above. At 135cm, it represents the next stage of growth, where confidence is strengthened through discipline, commitment, and practice. Like the role of a tuakana within whānau, this rākau encourages leadership, responsibility, and the willingness to support those around you while continuing to develop your own skills and understanding.\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 \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":"Tuakana 01","offer_id":46025494921402,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 02","offer_id":46025494954170,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 03","offer_id":46025494986938,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 04","offer_id":46025495019706,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 05","offer_id":46025495052474,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 06","offer_id":46025495085242,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 07","offer_id":46025495118010,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 08","offer_id":46025495150778,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 09","offer_id":46028042535098,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuakana 10","offer_id":46029156483258,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/0269\/9706\/files\/IMG_2898.jpg?v=1781660654","url":"https:\/\/tekotiri.co.nz\/products\/tamaki-regionals-tuakana","provider":"Tekotiri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}