Maimoa Creative is a Māori-owned brand based in Tauranga that is passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. Our aim is to help normalise the use of te reo Māori in everyday life, empower tangata whenua to be proud of their māoritanga, and support learners on their journey.

'Forest of Knowledge' Print - Digital Download

Framed print with motivational hand-lettered quote "let each kupu you learn be a seed planted in the forest of knowledge through which the next generation will walk" on a neutral background

White card with black handlettered text "let each kupu you learn be a seed planted in the forest of knowledge through which the next generation will walk"

Mahere ā-wiki | A3 Bilingual Magnetic Weekly Planner

Hand writing a grocery list on a green magnetic weekly planner with a marker, next to a bowl of avocados and green apples

Person holding a green magnetic weekly planner with 'Mahere ā-wiki' text on a brown background

Taku Ikura Tuatahi | My First Ikura

Book cover titled 'Taku Ikura Tuatahi' by Qiane Matata-Sipu, with an illustration of a young girl holding an ipu

Book cover titled 'Taku Ikura Tuatahi' by Qiane Matata-Sipu, with an illustration of a young girl holding an ipu on a blue background

Gold decorative tiki pin on a dark greenstone pounamu with a green background

Hand holding a gold decorative tiki pin against a maroon fabric background

Tiki Antique Gold Pin

'Tangata Tiriti' Enamel Badge Pin

A gold 'Tangata Tiriti' badge pin on a pumice rock with a beige background

Hand holding a gold and white 'Tangata Tiriti' pin against a beige background

$19.00

Gold kawakawa leaf pin on a dark stone pounamu with a green background

Gold kawakawa leaf brooch being held by a hand with pastel pink nail polish on a dark green fabric background

Kawakawa Leaf Antique Gold Pin

Huia Feather Antique Gold Pin

Gold huia feather brooch on a dark green stone pounamu against a green background

Gold huia feather pin on a dark coat collar with a button

Gold woven kete basket pin on a dark greenstone pounamu surface with a green background

Woman wearing a dark green dress with a gold kete basket brooch

Kete Antique Gold Pin

Keepsake Antique Gold Pin Bundle

Gold Māori pins on a wooden surface with a green background

Hand holding four gold pins with different designs against a green background

$85.00 $100.00

Taku Ikura Tuatahi | My First Ikura — Māori & English Book Bundle

Two books titled 'My First Ikura' and 'Taku Ikura Tuatahi' by Qiane Matata-Sipu on a textured earthy green surface with Māori patterns

$57.00 $60.00

'Kaiako / Teacher' Definition Print - Digital Download

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'Whānau / Family' Definition Print - Digital Download

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Two framed prints on a sideboard; one with a 'māmā' definition, one a mother-child photo, with a vase and dried stems.

'Māmā' definition print on white paper against a craft paper backdrop with delicate shadows from leaves.

'Māmā' Definition Print - Digital Download with Bonus Greeting Card

'Hoa / Friend' Definition Print - Digital Download

'Koro' Definition Print - Digital Download

Te Reo Māori Dog Commands - Digital Download

A printed sheet with te reo Māori dog commands displayed on it, placed on a surface with a shadow falling over it.

Sheet of paper with dog commands in Te Reo Māori on a brown surface with dried flowers.

$9.00

'Pāpā' Definition Print - Digital Download

'Tuia ki runga' Karakia Print - Digital Download

Framed opening karakia print 'Tuia ki runga' by Maimoa Creative on wooden shelf with sunlight and plant.

Print of an opening karakia print 'Tuia ki runga' with translation by Maimoa Creative on plain background with sunlight and plant.

$19.00

'Kaiwhakawhānau / Midwife' Definition Print - Digital Download

'Nēhi / Nurse' Definition Print - Digital Download

'You’re a top-notch hōhā/hoa.' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a greeting card with the text 'You're a top notch hōhā/hoa' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You’re a top-notch hōhā / hoa.' against a beige background.

'You must be a kūmara, because damn you’re sweet' Greeting Card

Hand passing a cute greeting card with the text 'You must be a kūmara, because damn you’re sweet' on a pastel purple background

Cute card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text ''You must be a kūmara, because damn you’re sweet'.' against a beige background.

'You’re the cream to my pāua' Greeting Card

Hand passing a cute greeting card with the text 'You’re the cream to my pāua.' on a pastel purple background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You’re the cream to my pāua.' against a beige background.

'I’m sorry I called you kaumātua. I thought you knew' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a birthday greeting card with the text 'I’m sorry I called you kaumātua. I thought you knew,' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text "I’m sorry I called you kaumātua. I thought you knew," against a beige background.

'I was told to get you a koha but all I heard was a hōhā, so here I am' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a greeting card with the text 'I was told to get you a koha but all I heard was a hōhā, so here I am.' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I was told to get you a koha but all I heard was a hōhā so here I am,' against a beige background.

'Haere rā then. Didn’t even like you anyway' Greeting Card

Hand passing a cheeky mint green greeting card with the text 'Haere rā then. Didn't even like you anyway. (Jokes, please don't ditch us)

Cheeky farewell card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'Haere rā then. Didn't even like you anyway,' against a beige background.

'I love you more than parāoa parai' Greeting Card

Hand holding a bright card with the text 'I love you more than parāoa parai.' on a pastel yellow background

Cute card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I love you more than parāoa parai.' against a beige background.

'We wanna wish you a Māori Christmas' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a Christmas greeting card with the text 'We wanna wish you a Māori Christmas' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky Christmas card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'We wanna wish you a Māori Christmas,' against a beige background.

'I hope your pēpi doesn’t grow up to be a hōhā like you' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a greeting card with the text 'I hope your pēpi doesn't grow up to be a hōhā' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I hope your pēpi doesn't grow up to be a hōhā like you.' against a beige background.

'You remind me of a moa' Greeting Card

Hand holding a cute greeting card with the text 'You remind me of a moa. Majestic...and almost extinct' on a pastel purple and blue background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You remind me of a moa. Majestic...and almost extinct' against a beige background.

'Yeah, yeah, yeah, we get it — you’ve got a degree now' Greeting Card

Two hands passing and receiving a humorous graduation greeting card poking out of a kraft envelope, with the message 'Yeah yeah yeah we get it—you’ve got a degree now,' on a pastel purple background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, we get it — you’ve got a degree now. You're still an egg,' against a beige background.

'I would mau your rākau any day' R18 Greeting Card

Hand passing an R18 greeting card with the text 'I would mau your rākau any day.' on a pastel purple background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I would mau your rākau any day.' against a beige background.

'You had me at kia ora' Greeting Card

Two hands passing a card between themselves with the text 'You had me at kia ora. But almost lost me with your blaaaardy snoring,' and a light pastel purple background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You had me at kia ora. But almost lost me with your blaaaardy snoring,' against a beige background.

'I love your teke — I mean, you’re tu meke.' R18 Greeting Card

R18 card being pulled by a hand from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I love your teke - I mean, you're tu meke' against a pastel purple background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'I love your teke — I mean, you’re tu meke' against a beige background.

'Father's Day is on Sunday' Greeting Card

Hand holding a funny Father’s Day card on a purple background with the quote “Father’s day is on Sunday. yeah, yeah, yeah…but what’s the question?” by Maimoa Creative.

Hand popping out on a purple background holding a funny Father’s Day card with the quote “Father’s day is on Sunday. yeah, yeah, yeah…but what’s the question?” by Maimoa Creative.

'Sorry for being a haututū. Love youuuu' Greeting Card

Hand peeking out of hole holding a greeting card with the text 'Sorry for being a haututū. love youuuu,' against a pastel purple and beige background.

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'Sorry for being a haututū. love youuuu,' against a beige background.

'You put the ai in whaiāipo' R18 Greeting Card

R18 card being pulled by a hand from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You put the ai in whaiāipo' against a pastel purple background.

R18 card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'You put the ai in whaiāipo' against a beige background.

'Billy T. called, he wants his stubbies back' Greeting Card

Two hands passing a card between themselves with the text 'Billy T. called, he wants his stubbies back.' and a light pastel purple background

Cheeky card peeping from a kraft envelope on a plinth with the text 'Billy T. called, he wants his stubbies back.' against a beige background.

'Congrats on raising such brilliant and delightful tamariki' Greeting Card

Hand holding a cute greeting card with the text 'Congrats on raising such brilliant and delightful tamariki' on a pastel purple background

Assorted colourful cheeky greeting cards with playful Māori-themed messages spread on a pastel blue background.

Pakiaka | Te Reo Māori Word Game

Fabric drawstring bag labelled 'Pakiaka' surrounded by scattered wooden Māori letter tiles on a deep brown background.

Flat lay of Pakiaka game with its box, instruction booklet, and tiles scattered on a light green background.

$60.00

Kāri Māori playing cards balancing on a natural hue māori gourd, set against lush ferns in a moody, dark setting.

Close-up of hands holding intricately designed playing cards featuring black, red and white Māori designs, emphasising their cultural uniqueness and authenticity.

Kāri Māori | Deck of Playing Cards

Wharewhare | Bilingual Bingo | Māori & English

Kaupapa Game

$125.00

Takaro! Original reo Māori memory game box with red and black design

Takaro memory game box with cards on a white background

Tākaro! Game | Original

Tākaro! Game | Into The Wild

Tākaro! Into the Wild memory game packaging with green and white design.

Takaro! Into the Wild memory game packaging on a white background

Kaupapa Tipu: Series 1

Tākaro! Game | Bits & Bobs

Takaro! Bits + Bobs memory game box on a white background

Takaro Bits & Bobs memory game packaging on a white background

Ultimate Māori Games Bundle

Kaupapa Game, Pakiaka word game and Kāri Māori playing cards bundle displayed with game boxes, wooden letter tiles, a cotton drawstring bag and deck of playing cards, on a white background

$193.50 $215.00

Pakiaka word game and Kāri Māori playing cards bundle displayed with game boxes, a cotton drawstring bag, and wooden letter tiles on a white background

Pakiaka word game and Kāri Māori playing cards bundle displayed with game boxes, a cotton drawstring bag, and wooden letter tiles on a brown background

Duo Māori Games Bundle

$81.00 $90.00

'Tangata Tiriti' Enamel Badge Pin

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from 1633 reviews

Katie

01/26/2026

Excellent!

I love my Tangata Tiriti badge...really good quality, secure fastening, lovely design. I wear it proudly everywhere! Toitu te Tiriti!

Alana Gilchrist

01/24/2026

So beautiful!

Love love love this! Perfection!!

'He Hōnore' Art Print

Jadene Kini

01/23/2026

Love your kaupapa

“He miharo koe” ✨🍃🤍

Pakiaka | Te Reo Māori Word Game

Anonymous

01/22/2026

Pakiaka! See

He mīharo i tēnei kemu! Ngā mihi nui!

Te Urukaeo Reid

01/20/2026

Rau Huia

E mihi ana au ki aku tipuna matua, ratou kua ngaro ki te po. Tena tatou te hunga ora.

I bought 4 pins, so my whanau wear them in remembrance to Te Huruhuru, our Kati Huirapa tipuna.

Nicely made, great quailty. They will out last us!

Nga mihi,

Te Urukaeo

Huia Feather Antique Gold Pin

Alexia Heke

01/18/2026

Maimoa mahi

I absolutely love my Māori prints from Maimoa Creative. The artwork is ātaahua, full of mana, and made with aroha and respect for te ao Māori. The quality is amazing and the whole process was smooth and easy. These prints bring real wairua into my space. Ka mau te wehi — highly recommend!

Everyday Māori: Ia rā, ia rā | Daily Journal

Anony-nony

01/18/2026

Ia tau, ia tau!

Ko taku hoa te pukapuka nei!
I want a new one every year! Just saying and giving ngā rā 365 notice!!!
Such a cool concept - just missing an index .
Thoroughly recommend.

Kararaina Field

01/17/2026

Tumeke

He rā ki tua. Tumeke

JASON DANIELS

01/10/2026

'He Rā Ki Tua' Whakataukī?

Haramai wētahi rā, haramai tētahi āhua!

FREE printable download: Karakia 'Āio Ana Te Rangi'

Renée

01/07/2026

A family favourite!

Love this! We have one printed out for our family and one for our niece in Australia to learn so she can say and understand the Karakia for when she comes to stay with us. Helps keep her connected to her kiwi roots.

Lydia Moe

01/07/2026

'Māmā' Definition Print - Digital Download with Bonus Greeting Card

V Te Kawa

01/07/2026

Ātaahua

This pin arrived super fast! I love it... looks great on denim!

Kawakawa Leaf Antique Gold Pin

Jennifer Sucich

01/06/2026

Great learning tool

This is great fun and a wonderful learning tool for young ones or ones early in their learning journey. Arrived quickly. Easy to understand and follow and many laughs were had!

Wharewhare | Bilingual Bingo | Māori & English

Kay Wairau

01/06/2026

FREE printable download: 'Maaori All Day, Every Day' Kiingi Tuheitia

Jim Woodstock

01/06/2026

Perfect

Kia ora! It's perfect and I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunity to have this. That's worth every penny, who reaches down to the marrow of my bones, with Maimoa my smile has a bit more meaning.