{"product_id":"kaitiaki","title":"Kaitiaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuardian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis a patu carved from puriri, one  of Aotearoas strongest and enduring native timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Kaitaki means guardian, someone who observes and protects others. This piece features a wheku engraving which embodies vigilance, mana, challenge and all the Kaitiaki that walk with us like our Tipuna, whanau and the protective forces we carry within ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is designed to be displayed in two ways allowing the taonga to reflect different states in life. When Facing forward, the wheku stands alert, protecting and guiding you in times of struggle and challenge. When turned back the patu represents peace, with protection still present, but at rest, allowing space for growth and recharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eTimber - Puriri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eDisplay Stand - Melamine mdf + Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eFinished with Danish oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eTaura - Cotton cordage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eOverall Dimensions (L x H x D) - 460mmx 130mm x 130mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eDate: 7-OCT-2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eArtist - Jo Waititi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruru Rākau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47630041186549,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4333\/8485\/files\/DSC9892.jpg?v=1771474411","url":"https:\/\/rururakau.com\/products\/kaitiaki","provider":"Ruru Rākau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}