Netana Te Pou - Digital Illustration and Design

25/07/2025

Kia ora e te whānau 👋

Life’s been full-on lately with some exciting custom mahi — a big painted mural (loving it!), carving restoration, and custom graphics in the mix.

I’m also studying towards a Certificate in Small Business through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. It’s been so good to dive deep into that space — a real whakaaro hākinakina (workout for the mind 🧠).

It’s got me thinking about all the amazing pakihi Māori out there doing incredible things — especially in the world of printing on kākahu.

So... what’s our point of difference? There are a few, but one key thing is: we design (by my hand) and print all in one place.

No outsourcing. No middle people. All under one roof.

19/07/2025

🖤 VILLAIN SERIES: DROP ONE — DOCTOR DOOM 🖤
Tee | Tank | Hoodie | Sweatshirt

More than a villain.
Doctor Doom reimagined with Māori fusion — blending legacy, strength, and bold design.

He’s armored. Aware. Relentless.
Maybe… not the villain at all.

👇 Drop One is live now. More villains coming soon.
www.tepouillustrationanddesign.com

17/07/2025

👉🏾NEW RELEASE

🌀Greninja like you’ve never seen before.
Our Modern Māori Greninja collection is here — tees, hoodies, tanks & sweatshirts featuring a bold fusion of ninja stealth and Māori strength.

www.tepouillustrationanddesign.com

🔥 Unique art. 💧 Legendary vibe. 🗡️ Ninja energy.

08/07/2025

🌊 Back by Popular Demand – Waimārama Tee, Hoodie or now a Crewneck Featuring Motu-o-Kura! 🌊

You asked – we listened! Our much-loved Waimārama design featuring the iconic Motu-o-Kura (Bare Island) is back by popular demand – and now available on a tee, hoodie, or crewneck for all seasons. 🌿

This design is a tribute to the spirit of Waimārama – a place full of beauty, history, and connection for locals, whānau, surfers, and beach lovers alike.

07/07/2025

Sunday Market Vibes 🌊🎨
This Sunday — weather permitting (mahi toi and rain aren’t the best combo 😅) — we’ll be at our regular spot: the Napier Marine Parade Market, from 7am to 1pm.

For those wanting to pick up orders, we’ve got you covered! Plus, we’ve just restocked our super popular stickers. ✨

What we love most about this market? Our regulars. Whether you’re buying or just stopping by for a kōrero, we truly value our Sunday catch-ups. 💛

See you there (fingers crossed for sunshine)! ☀️

07/07/2025

Upcoming Market! 🛍️
This Saturday we’ll be at the Hastings Indoor Market!

The great thing about this market? Rain or shine, you're covered — literally! Come along, stay dry, and check out all the amazing stalls. There's always something new to discover... though fair warning: sometimes my darling spends our profits before we even pack down 😂

Hope to see you there! 💛

07/07/2025

✨ Commissioned mahi toi for Te Kura Kōhine o Ahuriri (Napier Girls' High School) ✨

This piece was created to represent the levels of their Te Reo Māori course and features Papatūānuku, Hine-pū-te-hue, Hine-ahu-one, Hine-nui-te-pō, and Pania.

It was such a privilege to bring these powerful wāhine toa to life through this mahi toi. Ngā mihi nui to the kura for the opportunity 💛

29/06/2025

🌿 Moving with Mana – Active Wear Bra Tank 🌿
Strength. Confidence. Presence.
Our Move with Mana activewear bra tank is designed for wāhine who lead with purpose — on the mat, in the gym, or out in the world.

✨ Featuring:
✔️ Slim fit with built-in bra & removable bust cups
✔️ Moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric
✔️ Mid-weight, 220 GSM — 70% recycled nylon, 30% elastane
✔️ PFAS-free with a matte finish and mid-length cut
✔️ High-stretch resilience for low to medium impact movement

Move grounded in who you are. This piece supports you through every breath, stretch, and stride. Kia nekeneke, kia mana.

🖤 Designed for movement. Rooted in mana.

👉 Shop now: www.tepouillustrationanddesign.com

28/06/2025

🔶 Your opportunity to customise! 🔶

✨ You can customise this kākahu design to make it truly yours —
Include the name of your personal maunga, awa, and marae
to wear your whakapapa with pride then at the bottom add “knows me” or “knows you"

🌄🌊🏡 "Even if you do not know your mountain, your mountain knows you.
Even if you do not know your river, your river knows you.
Even if you do not know your marae, your marae knows you."
Sir Mason Durie.

🖤 Personal, meaningful, grounded in identity.

27/06/2025

💪New Release: ACTIVEWEAR — Taonga Wahine Leggings💪

Whether you’re sweating it out at the gym or training hard for your sport, our activewear features authentic Māori design prints that blend culture, comfort, and style. Move with confidence, strength, and purpose—move with mana. 💪✨

www.tepouillustrationanddesign.com

15/06/2025

🎆 M A T A R I K I
C E L E L B R A T I O N S ⭐️
It was a crisp start to the day down at Napier's Marine Parade today, but the chill quickly lifted when Tama-nui-te-rā made his appearance.☀️ It’s always wonderful to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

We'll be back in our usual spot next Sunday—but in the meantime, we’ve got something extra special planned this Friday! Check out the details in the image. We’d love for you to join us—it’s going to be an awesome afternoon and evening.

Ngā mihi o Matariki – kia pai tō koutou Tau Hou Māori!

10/06/2025