Atawhai TipeneOWNER
Nau mai ki Brother Tip Tattoo & Art where creativity, culture, connection come together.
Our Artists & Team
Our Studio
Brother Tip Tattoo & Art was founded in 2024 through a shared vision between father and daughter, creating more than just a tattoo studio, a welcoming creative space built on connection, community, and authenticity.
Home to independent artists Madia, Dwight, April, Avi, our studio brings together a range of styles, experience, and passion under one roof. Sam, our “mama of the house,” helps create the warm and supportive environment we are known for.
Our large Christchurch studio features wheelchair-friendly double doors, multiple waiting areas, a spacious kitchenette, and a relaxed home-like atmosphere with complimentary snacks and drinks for paying clients.
Ready to start your tattoo journey with Brother Tip.
I just recently went through Brother Tips Studio for a Tamoko piece which was added on to my butterfly on my arm. The Tamoko design was created & tattooed by the Artist Madia out at Brother Tips. I love the peice I received her work an designs are beautiful an i diffently recommend.
Teia H
Received my first tattoo here and it was an amazing experience. My artist did an amazing job, made sure I was ok throughout and I left feeling super happy and planning to come back. I highly recommend, 10/10.
Jamae Boardman
My son and I both received our Tā Moko from artist Madia. Our whole experience was amazing!!! The way that we were welcomed and the space that was created for us was with warmth and aroha. I cannot rave about the service that we received here. Love love love!!! We will be back!!!!
Thank you so much
Antoinette Te Whare
My Daughter's and I recieve matching tattoos from April. We had a fabulous experience and our tattoos turned out beautiful, looking exactly the same. We absolutely love them.
Bernie McBride
Awesome place! April did my tattoo and is an amazing artist and I will deff be getting my next tattoo here!! The studio is an awesome place full of awesome art and comfy chairs!
Sean Symonds
Brother Tip is awesome the artists are friendly and welcoming and very easy to consult with. April Meakin did this Art The Clown for me and I’m stoked with it she’s really talented and would recommend anyone to go to her 🙂
Josh Duncan
Dwight was awesome! He brought my design to life better than I could have imagined. I have to thank Atawhai for bringing it all together.
Peter Ayers
My experience was welcoming. We got straight into things, Atawhai is an awesome business woman and the guidance she has is nurturing for the growth of Brother Tip & Employers. Aunty Madia, the passion you put into your mahi shows. Making sure I was comfortable every so often. The knowledge and understanding you were able to reiterate back to me. 10/10 I recommend Brother Tip, it is tidy and well kept together. I already can't wait to be back for more ❤️
Irihapeti Manihera-Tauhore
Such a beautiful space for creative humans to work from includes art work, tattoos, planters, merchandise, designer chocolate bouquets, creative courses to learn a new skill. I recently had Dwight tattoo both my forearms & he did a great job & I'm really happy with my new artwork. Highly recommend & I'll be back for more. Thank you team. 🥰
Renee White
Atawhai and the team at brother tip go above and beyond with their customer service. All services that the provide are done professionally, will always use their services and recommend them to others.
