Celebrating 50 Years of Te Wiki o te Reo Maori with a Fabulous Giveway!

Enter to win - prize winners will be drawn on Monday September 22.

In celebration of Māori Language week Moko Pounamu are giving away two of these wonderful prize packs.

Simply like Moko Pounamu's Facebook or Tiktok pages, tag a friend and be in to WIN. You are also welcome to leave us a lovely comment. We will draw one winner from Facebook and one from Tiktok - so make sure you find us and follow on both! And of course, tag a friend.


Our Prize packs consist of the following: 



1. Three different sized genuine handcrafted  Pounamu Toki, packaged carefully for you and perfect for your tamariki or whanau to enjoy wearing together.


2. Three albums by the  Itty Bitty Beats   award-winning duo from Ōtautahi, Lucy Hiku & Jenny Payne.

  • Lullabies – drift off to sleep with dreamy tunes, including best children’s song award winner Pō Mārie.
  • Bath Time – pakipaki in the bath with playful, bubbly tracks.
  • On The Move – join a Kiwi Convoy full of fun songs for family adventures.


These heartfelt albums weave in Te Reo Māori and are created especially for Kiwi whānau. 

3. A set of Flash cards by NZ In a BOX


These NZ-designed memory games will appeal to Kiwi kids and parents alike. Learn about a diverse range of NZ animals and places, or learn the basics of te reo Māori.


One prize pack will contain the Te Reo Maori flash cards, and the second will contain the Explore NZ Memory Game.

4. Hard cover book “Whanau” by Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham


Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Maori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ukaipo.



Phrases include:

Me poho kereru. Be proud.

Mei kore ake koe. Thank goodness you're here.


Chapters include:

1. Te Korero ki to Whanau: Speaking with Your Whanau

2. Te Korero mo nga Kare a-Roto: Expressing Your Feelings with Your Whanau

3. Hei Whakatitina i to Whanau: Encouraging Your Whanau

4. Te Whakanui me te Tautoko i to Whanau: Celebrating and Supporting Your Whanau

Moko Pounamu Knowledge Library

Celebrating Maori Langugage Week

Celebrating Māori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

By Louise Wedlake • September 2, 2025
The theme of this year’s celebration is 'Ake Ake Ake - A forever language' - marking the the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).
A green pounamu toki pendant sitting inside a black gift box.

Choosing the Perfect Pounamu Gift for Father’s Day

By Louise Wedlake • August 22, 2025
Gifting pounamu for Father’s Day is more than just giving a beautiful accessory - it’s offering a piece of Aotearoa’s heritage and a symbol of deep respect and affection.