Made in Aotearoa, NZ

Quality knitted kapa haka kākahu

Crafting premium custom-made kapa haka uniforms for groups of all ages, proudly supporting the art and Māori culture.

Kapa Haka Uniforms

We knit & embroid intricate designs, unique and meaningful to each group.

Formerly known at The Knit Affair, we’ve proudly crafted premium quality Kapa Haka uniforms for over 20 years, using advanced industrial knitting and embroidery techniques to ensure excellence in every stitch.

We can be as involved in the kākahu creation as you need. Whether you need bodices, bands, belts, or a complete outfit, we tailor our involvement to your needs. We’re the makers that bring your vision to life.

Why choose us

Customer reviews

Kristyn Lang

At Kaniere School, we spent a long time researching the right creator for our new Kapa Haka Kākahu, and Kapa Haka Makers came highly recommended. From the start, their communication was fast and efficient. They were incredibly patient, answering my numerous questions to ensure the final design was exactly what we were after. The kākahu themselves are beautifully made and look exactly like the photos we sent back and forth in the preparation phases. The design itself, with the use of velcro and elastic, ensures they can easily accommodate different student sizes for years to come.
We will definitely be working with Kapa Haka Makers – The Knit Affair again in the future. Thank you for your time, patience, and for creating such a beautiful treasure for our kura!

Kristyn Lang

via Google - April 2026

Liza Whaiapu

Always a pleasure working with Brendon and whānau at Kapa Haka Makers. Always producing beautiful kākahu and bringing our visions to life. Thank you, from Ngāti Hineaute Kōhanga Reo.

Liza Whaiapu

via Google - April 2026

Odette Wilson

Te Rerenga School are very delighted with the kākahu and tātua that Kapa Haka Makers has made for us. The design process took some time as we went back and forth, and we thank Brendon for his patience over this time. The choosing of colours was made easy as he sent us the options through and then showed us the design with the colours for our final approval. The quality is very good and the elasticated section at the back allows for fitting of all sizes. We are very pleased and appreciative of the final product.

Odette Wilson

via Google - Aug 2025

Pukeroa Kohanga

Service was very quick and the communications was excellent

Pukeroa Kohanga

via Google - April 2025

Hera Howell

Brendon worked really hard to get our kākahu vision to come alive, tēnei te mihi nui ki a ia! He was patient and helpful and the order was shipped quickly, and everything looks to be made to a high quality- we haven’t put them through their trials yet!

Hera Howell

via Google - March 2025

Kaipiri Hiko-Reha

10/10 Fabulous kakahu love the quality. Thank you for your service 🙂

Kaipiri Hiko-Reha

via Facebook - 4 March 2025

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