Events

Join us at Toi Matarau Gallery for the opening of Māhina, the fourth bi-annual exhibition with Toihoukura.

Māhina honours the whakapapa connections between Te Tairāwhiti and Tainui ki Raukawa through the marriage of Māhina-a-Rangi and Turongo. It celebrates the hononga between our people. ‘Māhina’ the moon or the early morning light symbolises a new dawn, represents hope, renewal, and new pathways for our people as we honour our past and look towards the future.

Toihoukura is a recognised Contemporary Māori Art School based  in Te Tairāwhiti, proud to present the works of both tauira and kaiako at Toi Matarau Gallery in Ōtaki from 5 November.  

Grounded in toi and mātauranga Māori, Toihoukura is a place where creativity, cultural knowledge and contemporary artistic practice come together.  This exhibition brings together the diverse voices, perspectives and creative practices of our staff and students, sharing the stories and ideas that shape their mahi.  

We warmly invite the Ōtaki community to experience the richness of Toihoukura and connect with the artists and their work through toi.

The range of toi includes 2D paint and mixed medium forms, whakairo and other contemporary works showcased for the first time.

Opening: Thursday 5 November, 6 pm – RSVP
Toi Matarau Gallery, Ōtaki
Exhibition runs until: 22 February 2027