TE KAUPAPA

Toi Whakairo

Toi Whakairo is our expression of creative excellence. It is rooted in our unique cultural narrative and encompasses the spiritual and physical world view of our atua and tūpuna.

It is present in our many creative expressions from whakairo to raranga to waiata.

We have designed wānanga to support marae communities to deepen their understanding of and engagement with toi whakairo, including master planning We provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to strengthen hapū knowledge and practice of toi whakairo, with the goal of reclaiming and preserving their places of cultural excellence and on-going learning.

If your Marae is interested in participating, please contact us.

HE PUNA KUPU

He Puna Kupu is a collection of kupu associated with toi, the cultural expressions of our people. These kāri have been created to support whānau in their everyday use of te reo Māori, and to strengthen the use of te reo toi.

HE ARATOHU | HOW TO USE

Ako: Read each kupu aloud and use it in your kōrero or mahi toi.

Tākaro: Play memory games with whānau to strengthen recall. 

Kupu o te Wiki: Choose one card each week and use that kupu in daily life.