The Rise of Pounamu in Corporate Gifting

For businesses across Aotearoa, sourcing gifts that are both profoundly meaningful to the recipient and genuinely memorable can be a challenge. Pounamu, with its deep cultural significance to Aotearoa and unique, natural beauty, has always been a taonga that can be the perfect gift for a range of circumstances.

Now, we are seeing a heartening trend: more and more organisations are choosing pounamu to honour their people, celebrate success, and build lasting bridges with partners around the world.

At Moko Pounamu, our corporate gifting service has grown significantly over recent years, driven by our clients’ desire for gifts that carry genuine mana. We are proud to be a part of this movement, helping businesses of all sizes express appreciation in such an enduring way, while at the same time supporting the work of our talented carvers.

Experience Pounamu Firsthand in Our Dedicated Corporate Showroom

To better serve our corporate clients, we are delighted to introduce our new dedicated Corporate Gifting showroom in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This space is designed specifically for event organisers and corporate clients to explore the full scope of what we offer.

If you’re considering commissioning a one-off taonga or ordering a number of pendants for your team or event, a showroom visit provides the opportunity to see our work up close and discuss your requirements with our experienced team.

By appointment only, guests can view a curated selection of pounamu jewellery, pendants, and sculptures, including special large pieces that have never been publicly displayed before.

We invite you to contact us to arrange a time that suits you: call 03 421 6495 or use the form on our corporate site to book an appointment.

More Than a Gift: Sculptures, Carvings, and Bespoke Touches

Our corporate service goes far beyond the standard gift box. We offer a stunning range of options, from carved pendants like the Toki (representing strength) and the Koru (new beginnings), to breathtaking large-scale sculptures that command attention in any boardroom.

We understand that presentation is paramount. That is why we offer a comprehensive suite of personalisation options:

• Custom Engraved Plaques: Add a polished brass or timber plaque to the base of a sculpture, noting the occasion, recipient, or your company’s message of thanks.
  
  
• Branded Packaging: Elevate the unboxing experience with custom-printed boxes or kete pouches, ensuring your gift makes a powerful first impression.
  
  
• Bespoke Information Cards: Include a card explaining the meaning of the design, the source of the stone, and your organisation's personalised message of gratitude.

Carrying Mana Across the Oceans

One of the most exciting developments we have witnessed is the increasing number of clients taking Moko Pounamu pieces overseas as gifts that carry the unique mana of pounamu from Aotearoa.

Business clients are choosing our sculptures and carvings as the ultimate gift for international clients, suppliers, and visiting delegates.

These taonga serve as a powerful and enduring symbol of New Zealand’s heritage, fostering goodwill and strengthening business relationships on a global scale. As one happy customer noted, it is truly "A Joy To Gift Overseas".

Gifting for Large Events and Conferences in Aotearoa New Zealand

We have also seen a significant rise in demand for pounamu as a conference or event gift. In the last 12 months alone, we have partnered with organisations to provide every attendee at their events with a piece of pounamu - a shared token of a significant occasion.

Whether it is for a team of ten or an event with 600 attendees, we are equipped to handle bulk orders of smaller, beautifully presented pieces that carry the same mana as our largest sculptures.

Coming Soon: Moko Pounamu at National Fieldays

We are excited to announce that for the first time, Moko Pounamu will have a stand at the upcoming Mystery Creek National Fieldays in mid-June. We will be focusing on our offerings for rural companies, particularly those dealing with international clients and suppliers.

If you are in the agricultural sector and want to gift your overseas partners a piece of true Aotearoa, come and see us at the Fieldays on Stand RM69C

Begin Your Corporate Gifting Journey

We would love to help you find the perfect taonga for your team or clients. For more information on our multiples collection, custom sculptures, or to schedule a showroom appointment, please visit our dedicated corporate website.

Explore our corporate services here: corporate.mokopounamu.co.nz