TUKU. The world's first Māori winemakers collective.
Māori-owned wine companies from across Aotearoa New Zealand, woven together by shared values of land, family and hospitality.
Woven together
Our name comes from tukutuku, the woven panels that line the walls of the wharenui. Two weavers work from either side, passing the harakeke back and forth until the pattern is complete. That is how TUKU works. Our members work side by side, each bringing their own whenua and whakapapa, to share Māori wine with the world.
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
My strength is not that of one, but that of many. Whakataukī
What we stand for
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Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship of the land
We care for the land as guardians, so the generations after us inherit it in better heart.
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Whanaungatanga
Sense of family connection
We build real relationships, and we welcome the people we meet into our whānau.
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Manaakitanga
Hospitality & generosity
Wine is made to be shared, and we share it with generosity.
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Whakapapa
Our family, our heritage
Our heritage connects us to the land, to each other and to those who came before.
Our members
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Te Pā Family Vineyards
Meet Te PāMarlborough
The MacDonald whānau's home block sits on the Wairau Bar, where the family has 800 years of history on the land.
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Steve Bird Wines
Meet Steve BirdMarlborough
A small family business built on manaakitanga, with tukutuku woven into every label.
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Kuru Kuru Wines
Meet Kuru KuruCentral Otago
Named for Kuru Kuru of Ngāi Tahu, Hayden Johnston's tupuna.
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Tiki Wine & Vineyards
Meet TikiWaipara, North Canterbury
Named for Royce McKean's ancestor, Ngāti Uenuku Kōpako chief Tikitere Mihi.
With industry consultant Jeff Sinnott.
Kōrero mai
For trade, media or visits, get in touch. Use the form below or email abby@tiki.nz.