Waitangi Day - Teina
$150.00
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 Teina rākau
The 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.
Features
Wood type: Tawhai
Length: 110cm 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 Teina
The Teina represents learning through growth. This taonga reflects the stage where tamariki begin to understand their place within whānau and kaupapa. It encourages curiosity, confidence, and a growing sense of belonging as they continue their journey.
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