Description

He tohu maumahara ki Aotearoa — a keepsake of New Zealand, shaped by land, journey, and home.

Designed as a celebration of Aotearoa, this piece brings together the outline of New Zealand with flowing Māori-inspired detail, native birds, flora, and a traditional compass rose. It speaks to connection — to place, to travel, to memory, and to the landscapes that make New Zealand so instantly recognisable.

This artwork is crafted from solid New Zealand Rimu, salvaged from a central Christchurch building damaged and later demolished following the February 2011 earthquake. Once used as display shelving, the timber has been carefully selected for its exceptional quality—free from nail holes, laminates, glue joins, or composite construction. Each piece is made from a single, uninterrupted section of Rimu, preserving both strength and story within the grain.

The Aotearoa design is laser-engraved with careful attention to balance and detail, allowing the map, compass, birds, and botanical elements to sit cleanly within the square format. The open space lets the natural warmth of the Rimu remain central, while the fine linework creates a meaningful statement piece for anyone with a connection to New Zealand.

Details

Material: Reclaimed solid New Zealand Rimu

Design: Aotearoa / New Zealand map with native birds, flora, Māori-inspired detail and compass rose

Size: 200 mm x 200 mm

Depth: 18 mm

Finish: Natural timber, laser-engraved

Packaging: Beautifully gift boxed, ready to gift

Made in: Geraldine, New Zealand

Export suitability: Suitable for export to countries accepting wooden products

From fallen timber to something to treasure — a piece of history preserved for generations to come.