WELCOME TO THE WHĀRO ERA

Whāro is a traditional measuring technique used by Māori that only required the body, a traditional method that was used while on route to see a loved one.

Our mission is to design exceptionally high-quality Ao haka products, that honour our traditional blueprint and drive contemporary innovation that inspire all people to ‘unuhanga tō kaihaka’. 

Our Whāro products will support all kaihaka to ‘make their whole body speak.’  - Henare Teowai

KŌWAIWAI KOLLECTION

Mark it bold with Kōwaiwai. Whāro’s game-changers built for revolutionising pigment on the kapa haka stage. Meet the new standard replacing permanent markers, the Kōwaiwai Pens. These pens house deep and inky pigments that move with precision and intent, holding its mana from first poi to final haka.

KŌTAMU KOLLECTION

Your introduction to Whāro, meet the Kōtamu Kollection. The liquid lip range created for kaihaka who demand bold, pigmented and dependable ngutu haka. This matte liquid lipstick delivers a smooth, velvety finish with effortless glide and full-coverage payoff. Designed for confidence on the atamira, Kōtamu performs when presence, precision and impact are essential.

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KŌTURE KOLLECTION

Whāro’s sophomore launch, the Kōture Liners, introduce hyper-saturated, water-resistant moko liners designed for precision and fine detail. Delivering the colour intensity of a liquid with the effortless glide of a gel, this long-wearing, non-shifting formula sets to a smooth satin finish. Engineered for on-stage moko application, where control, performance and impact matter most. This dries to a satin finish and won’t fade or transfer until you say so.

ON-STAGE COLLECTIONS

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