These beautiful vegan leather crossbody bags are available in 4 colours/strap designs:

- Pāngo Black - AKE AKE AKE

- Ōriwa Green, Whenua Brown, Kōhatu Stone - TŪROU HAWAIKI

All of these bags have gold hardware, a custom Rerehua logo and a stunning 38mm wide custom engraved jacquard strap (1.27m length) with the above engraved text.

Included as well is a second 20mm vegan leather strap so you can choose which look you want to suit the occasion. 

Inside there are 3 pockets for convenience and a large size interior to fit all your necessities.

Bag size: 22*15*8cm

TŪROU HAWAIKI

Tūrou parea, Tūrou Hawaiki.

May the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever 

Simply translated this whakatauki can be understood as ‘May the force be with you’. Or the full version is, "May the ancient homeland of Hawaiki glisten on in mind's eye forever".

The phrase "Tūrou Hawaiki" is commonly used as a kīwaha in everyday speech. Hawaiki is understood to be the place of origin for Māori.

In the Far North, we believe that when someone passes on their spirit goes to Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and enters Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (Pacific Ocean) to travel back to Hawaiki.

This taonga reminds us of heritage, ancestry and identity.

AKE AKE AKE

Forever, and evermore.

This is a proclamation to state forever and evermore, or as long as it takes. More commonly you hear these words at the end of a karakia as an affirmation of unity and solidarity. 

During the peaceful movement of Ihumatao in Tāmaki Makaurau this saying became infamous as a statement of protection against the development of the unique landscape. These kupu symbolise resilience, strength and determination. 

This is also famously quoted by Waikato chief, Rewi Maniapoto, during the Battle of Orakau in 1864;

"Ka whawhai tonu mātou, ake ake ake!" – “We will fight on forever!”

Kupu hou:

whakatauki = proverb

kīwaha = colloquial saying, slang

tūpuna = ancestors

Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa = Pacific Ocean

taonga = precious, treasured, of great value