Meet the Kākāriki

The Kākāriki - meaning "small green parrot" in te reo Māori - is a vivid little parakeet endemic to Aotearoa. Bright emerald green with a distinctive crimson crown and patches behind the eye, it's one of New Zealand's most striking native parrots - once common across the mainland, now largely restricted to predator-free islands and protected sanctuaries.

Kākāriki are inquisitive, energetic birds, foraging in trees and on the forest floor for seeds, berries, fruit, and insects. Usually seen alone or in pairs, they sometimes form small flocks over autumn and winter, filling the bush with their rapid, chattering call. Quick learners and capable problem-solvers - as clever as they are colourful.

Handcrafted in Arrowtown by Jack Stobart each Kākāriki is individually shaped from white porcelain and carefully glazed to highlight its bold colouring and clean lines. Layered glazes create subtle variations in pattern and tone, giving every piece its own character.

Each piece has a threaded bolt set into the base, so it can be displayed however suits your space - perched on a post or ledge, or mounted onto an M6 rod pushed into a garden bed or pot plant.

Approx. dimensions 20(h)x 15(w) x 20(d) cm