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✨ TOI MATARAU KI KAPITI ✨
A contemporary and traditional Māori art showcase of Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira descendants and guest artists.

TOI MATARAU KI KAPITI is back with its annual summertime exhibition kicking off Saturday, November 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th for the arts trail.  This artist showcase will continue over the summer months until January 31st, 2025.

NAU MAI HAERE MAI!

TOI MATARAU KI KAPITI is the exhibition to visit.  Māori art for everyone.  Put the dates in your calendar and make sure to add Toi Matarau Gallery to your arts trail route in Ōtaki.

Make sure not to miss out on gifting ideas that will transform the home, workplace or special spaces.  Intimate art, high end art, innovative and Indigenous. 

Original Māori and Indigenous artworks available for purchase, come and take a leisurely stroll through the gallery and meet our wonderful kaimahi.

For consideration, we have a handpicked selection of art, Māori body adornment, weaving, carving, paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, resin, clay, leather, fine art prints, wood and lino cut prints, textiles, Māori games, books and much more!

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Toi – Authentic Indigenous Art
Matarau – Encompassing All Artforms

Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired and supported. Thought has been given to enrich the experience of visitors sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho.

Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films.

Te Tipu O Te Māhuri

is a 12-week kaupapa Māori workplace training program in Art Gallery Curation, Administration and Events based at Toi Matarau Gallery. 

Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired, and are supported. Thought has been given to enriching visitors’ experiences of sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho.

Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films.

Ngā Kōwae – Programme Modules

  • Art Gallery Administration
  • Curation
  • Art Promotion
  • Exhibitions

During this programme you will

Develop technical and creative skills in your chosen pathway. 

Become part of a collaborative and supportive cohort of Māori creative professionals 

Gain essential skills to pathway you into employment or further training.

Be paid while attending the course. 

Location:  Māoriland Hub, 68 Main Street Ōtaki
Hours:  930 am – 5 pm Tuesday – Friday Daily
Tauira must attend to pass 

Delivered in a kaupapa, tikanga Māori creative environment at the Māoriland Hub.

Limited Spots Available – Apply Now