He tohu maumahara ki Aotearoa \u2014 a keepsake of New Zealand, shaped by land, journey, and home.<\/p>\n
Designed as a celebration of Aotearoa, this piece brings together the outline of New Zealand with flowing M\u0101ori-inspired detail, native birds, flora, and a traditional compass rose. It speaks to connection \u2014 to place, to travel, to memory, and to the landscapes that make New Zealand so instantly recognisable.<\/p>\n
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\u2014free 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Material: Reclaimed solid New Zealand Rimu<\/p>\n Design: Aotearoa \/ New Zealand map with native birds, flora, M\u0101ori-inspired detail and compass rose<\/p>\n Size: 200 mm x 200 mm<\/p>\n Depth: 18 mm<\/p>\n Finish: Natural timber, laser-engraved<\/p>\n Packaging: Beautifully gift boxed, ready to gift<\/p>\n Made in: Geraldine, New Zealand<\/p>\n Export suitability: Suitable for export to countries accepting wooden products<\/p>\n From fallen timber to something to treasure \u2014 a piece of history preserved for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" He tohu maumahara ki Aotearoa \u2014 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 M\u0101ori-inspired detail, native birds, flora, and a traditional compass rose. It speaks to connection \u2014 to place, to travel, to memory,…<\/span><\/p>\n