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A front view of the "I Love NZ" T-shirt on a white background, showing the "I," the stylized Maori carving mouth with protruding tongue, and the "NZ" letters.
A close-up shot of the screen-printed graphic, highlighting the intricate linework of the Hei Tiki inspired mouth and the quality of the 100% cotton fabric.

Toa Bone

Unisex I LOVE NZ Maori T-Shirt | Hei Tiki & Koruru Design

Regular price $29.00 USD

A premium 100% cotton unisex T-shirt featuring a cultural reimagining of the "I Love NZ" slogan. The design replaces the traditional heart with the protruding tongue of a Hei Tiki or Koruru carving, symbolizing that love for New Zealand is rooted in Maori strength, Mana, and spiritual heritage.

This isn't your average souvenir tee; it’s a statement of identity. By swapping the standard heart for the defiant and powerful pūkana (protruding tongue) seen in Hei Tiki and Koruru carvings, this shirt speaks to a love for Aotearoa that is deep and ancestral. In Maori culture, the tongue represents the life force and the breath of the ancestors. This design communicates that your pride in New Zealand is backed by the resilience and spirit of the land's first people. Crafted from 100% cotton with a structured unisex fit, it’s designed to keep its shape whether you’re wearing it on the streets of Auckland or halfway across the world.

Size guide

  LENGTH (cm) WIDTH (cm) SLEEVE LENGTH (cm)
S 71.1 45.7 39.7
M 73.7 50.8 43.2
L 76.2 55.9 47
XL 78.7 61 50.8
2XL 81.3 66 54.6
3XL 83.8 71.1 58
4XL 86.4 76.2 61.5
5XL 89 81.3 64.3

 

Blends: Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester; Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester; and Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester.