Blog Feed: New Zealand Gifts

About Pounamu - New Zealand Greenstone

Published on 2012-01-25 20:20:00

Pounamu is the New Zealand Maori name for the Greenstone that comes from New Zealand, otherwise known as nephrite jade.Scientists believe that greenstone was formed millions of years ago through a chemical reaction deep within the earth between neighbouring deposits of volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Namely dunite and greywacke. Under pressure, these two rocks literally cooked themselves into greenstone. During the rising up of the Southern Alps from the Pacific Ocean many millions of years a [..] > read more

What to buy the New Zealand baby born overseas

Published on 2012-01-15 22:13:00

It's always a dilemma...what do you buy the New Zealand baby that has been born overseas? You want to send them something special from New Zealand, but sometimes it also needs to be quite lightweight, to save on shipping.The most iconic New Zealand baby gift is the Buzzy Bee Wooden Toy. It's been the classic New Zealand toy since the 1950s, and many of you will have seen the video of a young Prince William playing with a Buzzy Bee on a royal visit to New Zealand. As you can see from the video [..] > read more

Merino Wool T-shirt

Published on 2010-06-05 23:48:00

At this time of year, when we are between seasons, and a day can go from cold to hot, fine Merino Wool T-shirts really come into their own.Breathable natural merino wool regulates your body temperature, making it suitable for a range of climate condi > read more

Podee Hands-Free Baby Feeding Bottle

Published on 2010-06-01 00:24:00

The Podee Hands-Free Baby Bottle is a product I can give you in-depth info on - because we used them ourselves, right here in New Zealand! Podee bottles were a godsend when I had triplets in 1997, and now the Podee bottles are further improved - they > read more

About Nemidon Hydrating Gels

Published on 2010-05-31 21:14:00

Nemidon Hydrating Gels are based on the amazing water-attracting ability of seaweed. The Gels are created in New Zealand and contain natural ingredients. How Nemidon Gels workPicture a honeycomb - that's kind of like the structure of the Gel. Exce > read more

Hei Matau Necklaces for sale

Published on 2010-05-13 19:55:00

Hei Matau Fish Hook NecklaceHei Matau is the New Zealand Maori name for the Fish Hook Necklace. The Maori Fish Hook is a popular design and is suitable for both men and women to wear.The importance of the Hei MatauFish Hooks were very important to M > read more

Maori Koru

Published on 2010-05-06 03:55:00

The Maori Koru is one of the five most popular New Zealand Maori carvings, with each carving having a spiritual significance. The other most popular designs are the Hei Matau (hook), Hei Tiki, Manaia (guardian), and the Pikorua (twist).The Koru Desig > read more

Cynergy TK

Published on 2010-04-28 17:41:00

What is Cynergy TK?Cynergy TK is a functional keratin, developed in the last few years by New Zealand scientists. BackgroundHere in New Zealand, we are always trying to find new ways to use our sheep products, as sheep farming is an important ex > read more

How to tie sliding adjustable knots for Maori Necklaces

Published on 2010-04-27 19:43:00

I've just posted info on Instructables.com about how to tie a sliding adjustable knot for Maori Necklaces and Pendants. Rather than repeat it all here, you can view it over at Instructables.How to tie sliding adjustable knots for Maori Necklaces - Mo > read more

Taiaha - Maori Weapon

Published on 2010-04-27 16:13:00

The Taiaha, a traditional Maori weapon, is a popular collectors item and New Zealand gift.Parts of the Taiaha:The taiaha was usually made of a hardwood, roughly 1.5m long.Striking blade (rau) - the lower end of the taiaha, a thin, flattish blad > read more