2026 Critter of the Week Tote

PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-ordered product. Orders will be dispatched mid-November.

Nicola Toki, resident critter expert and self-confessed "nature nerd", teams up with RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan and Joyya for Critter of the Week : a celebration of the quirky, lesser-known native critters and plants of Aotearoa. Each week, Critter of the Week spotligh t s an uncharismatic but lovable member of New Zealand's wildlife. Catch the show every Friday, 1–4pm on RNZ.

As always, illustrator Giselle Clarkson does not disappoint ! Her 2026 special edition design was inspired by old-school specimen boards - the kind you'd find in a naturalist's collection, complete with pinned illustrations, numbered labels, and a dash of scientific charm.

These 100% organic cotton totes look good, AND do good.
Every purchase supports conservation and creates positive social impact through fair-trade apparel producers Joyya.

GOOD #1 - $5 from every tote goes straight to local conservation heroes. Together, COTW purchases have already raised an incredible $ 41,280 !
GOOD #2 – COTW products are made at Joyya India – creating good jobs and community transformation in places impacted by extreme poverty and modern slavery.

- Crafted from premium 310gsm organic cotton canvas
- Size: 40x40cm
- Handles:
‣ Shoulder: 3 x 60 cm
‣ Folded Cotton Canvas