About Us

 


Smart Picks for a Smarter Life

At Tech Essentials, we believe technology should do more than just function — it should empower. That’s why we’ve curated a premium collection of high-quality, trending tech products designed to elevate your lifestyle, boost productivity, and simplify the everyday.

From smart gadgets and portable tech to practical accessories and innovative tools, everything in our store is carefully selected for its performance, reliability, and real-world usefulness. We only stock products that we’d use ourselves — no gimmicks, no clutter — just the essentials.

Curated for Quality. Designed for Life.

In a world flooded with disposable tech and fly-by-night retailers, Tech Essentials stands apart. We’re committed to:

  • ✅ Curated Selection – Every item is handpicked based on usefulness, design, and user feedback.

  • 🚀 Trending with Purpose – We stay ahead of the curve. Our catalogue is updated weekly.

  • 📦 Local Confidence, Global Reach – Proudly New Zealand-based, but send from various dispatchers globally.

Backed by Manatohu Limited

Tech Essentials is a subsidiary of Manatohu Limited, a whānau-led, future-focused health and technology consultancy based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Manatohu Limited is redefining traditional consultancy models through the strategic use of technology, AI, and innovation — with a strong kaupapa of advancing health equity, Māori health, disability rights, and human-centred policies. As part of the Manatohu whānau, Tech Essentials reflects the same commitment to:

  • Kaitiakitanga (stewardship and responsibility)

  • Innovation with purpose

  • Empowering communities

  • Creating a lasting legacy for future generations

This connection ensures that when you shop with Tech Essentials, you're supporting a bigger mission — one that balances business with social impact, and smart living with ethical practice.

Our Vision

To become Aotearoa’s trusted source for smart, sustainable tech — blending practicality, innovation, and kaupapa Māori values to help people live better, every day.

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