About Us - Ko Wai Māua?

Taonga Ariki is a whānau-owned creative business led by husband and wife team Manu Rikihana (Tuhoe, Ngati Awa, Kahungunu, Te Arawa and Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau) and Cat Rikihana (Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha). 

Manu, is the lead creative, artist and wood/bone carver. Cat manages business operations and enjoys mahi raranga (weaving), mixed media painting and is a certified digital storytelling facilitator through He Koniahi.

Cat and Manu are both musicians and love to jam and write music. What drives their mahi, gives them confidence and purpose in their pursuits, is their faith, their whānau and their connection to whakapapa.

 

Keep an eye out for more information on sales, markets, gallery showings and workshops via the Taonga Ariki Facebook Page HERE

In 2025, Manu and Cat committed to start the new whānau business, whilst working on other flexible projects, so they could have a greater sense of mana motuhake over their work and life. They are working towards a more purposeful future and hoping to see more of Aotearoa and spend more time with extended whānau. 

"Tē tōia, tē haumatia" 

Nothing can be achieved without a plan,

workforce and way of doing things.

If you'd like updates on Manu and Cat's journey, product updates and events, make sure you join the pānui mailing list below :)