About

Our Story

In a world shaped by instant gratification and disposable trends, ITI Gifts offers a quiet, purposeful resistance — supporting quality over quantity, ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes as well as handmade creations.  

Kia ora, I’m Taongahuia — maker, dreamer and proud Ngāti Maniapoto. I’m also the heart behind ITI.

ITI began with a simple love for creating — making gifts for my whānau and friends. Over time, that love went from occassional markets to a dedicated space filled with taonga made by me, my whānau, and other Māori artisans who share a passion for quality, culture, and artistic expression.

Retail has changed, and so have I. With my physical shop space now closed, I’m stepping into a new season — focusing on ITI’s online presence and indulging more on designing and creating, and honouring Papatūānuku through conscious, sustainable making. Creating beautiful things in all their perfection and imperfections .... shared with aroha. "Ahakoa he iti... he Pounamu"