"Maori art is inseparable from Maori culture. It is like a living organism that exists in the spirit of our people and drives them toward wider horizons and greater achievement."
Donna Campbell
"I am in awe of our tupuna (ancestors) and gratefully acknowledge the many teachers and mentors that have passed this gift on to me."
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Carvers prepare for the Netherlands
After the recent launching ceremony and naming of ‘Te Hono ki Aotearoa’ waka taua on Saturday 26th June 2010 at Aurere, Bay of Islands, the waka is now being prepared to be transported by ship to the Netherlands. > more...
Indigenous Weavers Invitational 2010
International Symposium > more...
Maori Art Market 2009
MAORI ART MARKet is an iconic event produced by Toi Maori Aotearoa. The next exhibtion will be in 2011. > more...
Three young female Nga Waka Federation representatives will join the American indigenous Tribal Canoe Journeys
In a first for young Maori kaihoe, three female Toi Māori | Nga Waka Federation members have been selected to journey on board canoes alongside American indigenous tribes as part of 2010 Tribal Canoe Journeys. > more...
Nga Waka Toi – Mataatua Waka 20 Year Celebration
28 December 2009 to 2 January 2010 > more...
Articles
Articles on issues pertaining to Maori art and culture. > more...
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When I see events advertised as ‘free’ or to put it more politely, ‘with no admission charge’, you can pretty much count on me to be there.
Sharing Information in a Contemporary World
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Upper Hutt Posse's New Album: Tohe
TOHE is a ten song Dubstep/Drum&Bass album from Aotearoa Rap pioneers Upper Hutt Posse. Produced by Kia Kaha Productions with financial assistance from Te Māngai Pāho, distributed nationally by Rhythmethod and available for digital download via Itunes.
Tipi Haere Te Reo
Tipi Haere Te Reo will be released on Monday 26th July through Ode Distribution. This release ties in with Maori Language Week. This is not a new concept but a concept that will cross many boundaries. This album has brought some of the classic songs that we grew up with, and now these classic songs have been translated into Maori.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010
The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is now open for entries! Aesthetica Magazine is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work into the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010. Now in its third year, the Creative Works Competition is a highly regarded competition that celebrates and champions creative talent across three disciplines, identifying new artists and writers and bringing them to international attention.