About Us
Toi Maori Aotearoa aspires to be the organisation of first choice for all matters relating to contemporary Maori art. We promote the uniqueness, quality and cultural expression of Maori art.

Toi Maori is a charitable trust that represents 10 national artform committees covering the visual, performing and literary arts.
We annually produce a wide range of events and activities that inculde festivals, exhibitions, performances, publications and workshops that relate to a wide spectrum of Maori artforms.
Permanent Staff based in Wellington
- Garry Nicholas (General Manager)
- Ananda Gotty (Executive Assistant)
- Mayet Regala (Finance Officer)
- Desiree Reynolds (Business Services Manager)
- Tamahou Temara (Operations Manager)
- Deborah Pathak (Operations Assistant)
Toi Maori Aotearoa Board of Trustees
- Waana Davis QSO (Chairperson)
- Trevor Maxwell (Deputy Chairperson)
- Robert Gabel
- Mark Kopua
- Derek Lardelli
- Professor Piri Sciascia
- Wena Tait
Kaumatua
- Dr Hirini Moko Mead (Foundation Chairperson)
Toi Maori Aotearoa Management Team
- Garry Nicholas, General Manager (Chairperson)
- Joe Harawira,
- Robert Gabel,
- Ngahiwi Apanui, Puatatangi
- Mark Kopua,
- Chris Bryant, Te Atinga
- James George,
- Wena Tait,
- Stephen Bradshaw,
- Edna Pahewa, Tina Wirihana Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
- Derek Lardelli,
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