Fry Bread Tea Towel

A kitchen setting with a tea towel hung on the wall featuring illustrations and recipe instructions for making frybread, accompanied by a plate of freshly made frybread on a wooden board, a mason jar, and a wooden bowl on a countertop.

Statement Enamel Pins

A hand holding an enamel pin with a banner design that reads 'PROUD TO BE MĀORI' in bold letters, set against a soft-focused background.

The Ultimate Reo Māori Word Game

Overhead view of four people's hands reaching into a scattered pile of wooden letter tiles on a table as they engage in a word-forming Māori game.

Maimoa (verb): to cherish, take care of.

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.

A spread of ingredients for making Māori fry bread, displayed around an illustrated recipe on a tea towel, with a cup of tea, milk, butter, yeast, sugar, oil, and a plate of freshly made fry bread, all laid out on a wooden surface.
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Butter

For serving 🤤

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Parāoa Parai

Make your own fry bread with our easy recipe!

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Golden syrup

to drizzle on top 🍯

StarzProduct Review

Parāoa Parai Tea Towel

Too beautiful to use!! Will be framing it, and hopefully passing on this awesome recipe for years and generations to come. Absolutely love your mahi.

ShereeProduct Review
'Pakiaka' Game

I bought this as a Christmas gift for whānau and they absolutely loved it! Such a fun (& competitive 😉) way to strengthen te reo Māori at home or on holiday❣️

MorganProduct Review
'Hā ki roto' Art Print

Got this for my friends house warming gift, it is ataahua and you can tell it is made with aroha. Great quality and it arrived perfectly in the mail. Will be back for myself and other whānau gifts!

SamProduct Review

Custom Print

The print arrived!! Even more awesome in person!! Thank you so much - girlfriend is going to absolutely love it!

HuataProduct Review

Kāri Māori

Tēnā koutou - absolutely love the kari Māori - the designs are amazing and the finish is top quality

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Overhead view of four people's hands reaching into a scattered pile of wooden letter tiles on a table as they engage in a word-forming Māori game.
Overhead view of four people's hands reaching into a scattered pile of wooden letter tiles on a table as they engage in a word-forming Māori game.

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The revival of te reo Māori stands as a proud reflection of cultural resilience. This article explores the importance of the roles of educators and fluent speakers, which go beyond imparting knowledge to nurturing growth in a safe and encouraging learning environment. Maimoa Creative's recent poll of over 800 individuals sheds light on the emotional hurdles faced by learners— with shame, fear, and doubt top the list. It’s a call to action for fluent speakers to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates progress over perfection. An assurance that mistakes are not setbacks but essential steps in the learning process, underscoring the importance of cultural immersion and community backing in fostering a positive learning journey.
The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Māori culture sparks a dynamic conversation, teetering between potential and pitfalls. Advocates draw parallels between AI and the sophisticated tools embraced by contemporary Māori artists. However, critics point to the risks, emphasising the soulless nature of AI-generated content and its potential threat to the profound nuances of te ao Māori.
As we say "haere rā" to 2023, Maimoa Creative reflects on a year marked by growth, milestones, and connections. From reaching new heights in sales and expanding our product range, to media features and speaking events, and showcasing at Te Matatini and reaching Instagram milestones and featuring in the Edmonds Māori cookery book campaign, join us in reflecting on the milestones that shaped our pakihi. The hua (fruits) of these milestones fuel our passion to continue delivering value. Thank you for being part of our incredible journey.

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