Northland

We offer authentic Maori experiences in the Bay of Islands and would like to give you a peak into the great history of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Northland is the birthplace of New Zealand and the Ngapuhi Maori Tribe are the largest group of Maori in the country. Let us tailor a journey especially for you or join us on some of our great tour options. From Canoe Journeys to thermal pool visits we have you covered. Click around our site to find out more about the adventures we provide.

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It is a place of belonging and enjoyment that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders... It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown.

On site join the rangatahi (young people) at the Whakairo (carving), and Raranga (weaving). Join in and make something from flax, bone or wood. Visit a Marae being constructed as well as learning Maori protocol on a marae, tribal structure and spiritual studies.

A selection of 'handcrafted' Maori Taonga (treasures). Whakairo (carving) bone, shells, stone, & woodm, Raranga (weaving) of Harakeke (flax), Kuta, Raupo, Pingao, & Taniko, Keys, Trophies, Taonga, either off the shelf or made to order.

In the small town of Moerewa, on State highway 1 is a haven of Maori owned and run businesses. Te Puna I Keteriki is a collective of shops placed around a central courtyard, there’s a place to stop and get your hair cut, the Whare Toi Tangata Gallery, you can buy quality, contemporary Maori Arts and clothing and you can relax at the Tuna Café and enjoy the wonderful food in a uniquely Maori setting (see map). It is a collective that embodies Maori today, offering an interdependent business model of sharing and support. Te Puna i Keteriki is a uniquely Maori venture. It is a twenty first century Maori business model, a model that works.

Through it’s 3 stations, the Society is able to do much to help foster a greater understanding and pride in our community. The Society’s support of community activities adds up to more than $100,000.00 per year through community panui (notices), children’s programmes, sports reports, interviews, international, national and local news, Maori and local iwi news, weather reports, community reports, job vacancies, public service notices, community appeals and dedication lines, and regular Outside Broadcast support for community groups and events.

We invite you to visit, and enjoy the delights of our sub-tropical paradise, experience our warm hospitality, our culture, heritage, and the very special service of our Maori and cultural tourism operators who cast their net the length and breadth of Tai Tokerau (Northland).

Absolute beachfront on sand dunes of 90 Mile Beach, paradise, privacy, fishing, swimming, walking, awesome sunsets, outdoor spa, seafood with wine, build memories to treasure.

At Shopenzed.com Gift Store we can supply piupiu, bone carvings, kapa haka costumes for the mokopunas, greenstone mere, taiahas, wahaika, maripi, greenstone jewellery, Maori books, DVDs and lots more. We ship worldwide, with a 365-day money back guarantee. Based east of Whangarei, our reputation is one of fast, friendly service.

A wide range of natural herbal remedies based on Maori knowledge of native plants of the rnNew Zealand bush. These can be bought on site, by mail order or via the Internet.