KAITIAKI SERIES — GUARDIANS OF OUR WORLD
The Kaitiaki Series brings the guardians of our natural world into the heart of everyday living.
Inspired by the ancestral kōrero of Tangaroa, Tāne Mahuta and Tūmatauenga, each appliance carries a story of connection, responsibility and respect for te taiao.
Through original Māori artistry, contemporary innovation and thoughtful design, Māori House Design transforms everyday household appliances into vessels of whakapapa, knowledge and cultural expression.
More than an appliance — a living connection to our whakapapa and mana.
TANGAROA — THE GUARDIAN OF THE OCEAN
Tangaroa is the ancestral atua of the moana, guardian of its waters and the countless forms of life that dwell within.
From the mighty whale to the graceful stingray, every living creature has its place within the great ocean.
Through the illuminated waters of our Tangaroa Kettle, these creatures become symbols of strength, protection, movement and the delicate balance of life.
The flowing whakairo reflects our enduring connection to Tangaroa, reminding us that the ocean is not simply a resource, but a living world deserving of care and respect.
More than a kettle — a daily connection to our whakapapa and moana.
TĀNE MAHUTA — THE GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST
From the embrace of Ranginui and Papatūānuku came Tāne Mahuta, atua of the forests, trees and birds.
Through the separation of his parents, light entered the world, allowing the forests to grow and life to flourish.
The mighty rākau reaches upward toward Ranginui, while its roots remain firmly embraced by Papatūānuku.
Within our Tāne Mahuta Kettle, the illuminated forest becomes a symbol of this sacred connection between earth and sky.
Every branch represents growth, every root reminds us of our whakapapa, and every leaf carries the breath of life.
Through original whakairo and contemporary design, we honour the forests that shelter, nourish and sustain our world.
More than a kettle — a living connection to the whenua, the ngahere and our whakapapa.
TŪMATAUENGA — TE ATUA O TE PAKANGA
TŪMATAUENGA — THE GUARDIAN OF COURAGE AND STRENGTH
Born of Ranginui and Papatūānuku, Tūmatauenga stands among the great ancestral atua, representing courage, conflict, determination and the strength of humanity.
In the traditions of our tūpuna, Tūmatauenga reminds us that true strength is not measured by the battles we fight, but also by the responsibilities we carry and the people we protect.
The warrior depicted within our illuminated Tūmatauenga Kettle represents courage in the face of adversity, discipline in times of uncertainty, and the determination to stand firm for what is right.
The fiery illumination symbolises the strength of the human spirit, while the flowing whakairo connects the design to ancestral knowledge and whakapapa.
Through contemporary innovation and original Māori artistry, we bring this powerful kōrero into everyday living.
More than a kettle — a reminder to stand with courage, protect with wisdom, and honour the strength of our tūpuna.