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They have 7 different modes of lights that each look different at night and when spun around - red, green, purple, yellow, blue, white and pink.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pois (balls) are 8cms in diameter and have adjustable handles\/string measuring 30-55cm with reinforced finger grips for good control.  Simply turn the lights on and spin around. They are suitable for indoor or outdoors but look best when spun in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOR A MATARIKI SPECIAL WE ARE SELLING THE USB CHARGED LIGHT UP POI FOR THE SAME PRICE.  These poi are the same amazing balls which light up but they can be recharged through a USC cord so you dont have to keep buying batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe art of poi has long been practiced by Māori. The kupu (word) poi means both sphere (n), and to toss (v). It is an excellent activity to promote coordination, strength and dexterity and once mastered can be an extremely skillful art to watch. 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An increase in fire bans kept people safe from fires but stopped the expression of fire poi at these events.  These LED Night Pois are just as incredible to play with and watch with no risk of fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatie acknowledges \"the indigenous origins, the tipuna creators and pioneers of poi Maori and all efforts to honour and retain the ways of those who lit the trail ahead of us.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are amazing in the dark and will provide many hours of entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Haus","offers":[{"title":"Battery Charged Poi","offer_id":44942126317729,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/0829\/7121\/files\/SHnightpoiUSBboxpoibag_b4432883-91bf-4321-9b52-9705b9f1bf0a.jpg?v=1782880482"},{"product_id":"miriama-grace-smith-large-drink-bottle-by-moana-road","title":"Miriama Grace-Smith Drink Bottles and Cup by Moana Road","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese good looking drink vessels are sturdy and made with \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble-insulated stainless steel, so it keeps drinks cold or hot for 12 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey come in three sizes - \u003cstrong\u003e1L drink bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e will quench a big thirst.  It has a straw lid and carry handle.  And the \u003cstrong\u003e500 ml bottle.  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis smaller bottle features a push in strainer inside of the mouth of the screw top bottle. This feature can hold back ice cubes or tea bags. And the \u003cstrong\u003eemug\u003c\/strong\u003e which is great for hot cups of tea, coffee or soup.  It holds 350mls and has a slide back lid so you do not spill the hot liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey all have a specially designed wide mouth fits ice cubes easily and are great to take to work, gym, camping, fishing and sports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cool bottles are part of a collaboration by Moana Rd with Aotearoa Wellington-based artist Miriama Grace-Smith.  She says of her design on the bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This design symbolises coming together to work towards a shared vision.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe waka eke noa - We are all in the same boat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Miriama Grace-Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moana Road","offers":[{"title":"large bottle 1 lt","offer_id":43258620706977,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium 500 ml","offer_id":43258620739745,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"emug 350 ml","offer_id":44297218850977,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/0829\/7121\/products\/MRdrinkbottleMGSlargeatbeach.jpg?v=1668488303"},{"product_id":"little-taonga-jewellery-huia-feathers","title":"Little Taonga Jewellery Huia Feathers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Native Huia was the most sacred of NZ birds to Maori as regarded as Tapu - Sacred. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white-tipped tail feathers were worn as head adornments to signify chiefs and people of great mana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Huia birds also mated for life, and were most always found in pairs – symbolised by the two intertwining feathers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese gorgeous Huia Feather necklace and earrings are delicate and beautiful pieces and look great on and make a lovely gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is made with fine brass and coated in sterling silver and then covered with a clear tarnish resistance to protect them from the elements. The Huia earrings are on hypoallergenic surgical steel posts.  The Huia necklace is on a chain that measures 46cms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese lovely pieces are beautifully presented in a little eco friendly glass bottle with cork lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Taonga means treasure or prized possession in Maori. Each design captures a little something to be treasured - the places, nature and icons that make Aotearoa NZ  so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCezanne Lyons, who is a Kiwi with Ngai Tahu, Rangitane and Ngai Kuta heritage, is the creator of this wonderful jewellery. 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Some believed it was an anchor of a great sky canoe, or an opening in the sky that the winds blew through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Southern Cross is featured on the New Zealand national flag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are made from fine brass dipped in sterling silver, covered with a clear tarnish resistance to protect them from the elements. The earrings are on hypoallergenic surgical steel hooks for those sensitive ears. The necklace is on a adjustable chain which is 40-50cm long.  The Southern Cross circle is15mm while the Pointers circle is 8mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey make a beautiful gift and are presented in a gorgeous little eco friendly glass bottle with cork lid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCezanne Lyons, who is a Kiwi with Ngai Tahu, Rangitane and Ngai Kuta heritage, is the creator of this wonderful jewellery. 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The studs measure \u003cspan\u003e20x10mm while the \u003c\/span\u003ependant size is 30x13mm.  The chain is adjustable and measures 16-18 inches.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese lovely pieces are beautifully presented in a little eco friendly glass bottle with cork lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLittle Taonga means treasure or prized possession in Maori culture. Each design captures a little something to be treasured - the places, nature and icons that make Aotearoa NZ so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCezanne Lyons, who is a Kiwi with Ngai Tahu, Rangitane and Ngai Kuta heritage, is the creator of this wonderful jewellery. 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The tea comes in fully recyclable boxes and the tea bags are home compostable. They contribute to land restoration and planting projects of the native flora and fauna and they, themselves, have planted 1000's of native trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-button-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-button sqs-dynamic-text\" data-width-percentage=\"32.8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-button-inner\"\u003eFlavours available are :\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together a remarkable blend of NZ Native Herbs that combine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKawakawa, Karamu, Manuka and Kumarahou. These are combined with the spiciness of Cinnamon and Nettle leaf that is well known in herbal folklore. 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