Te Ata Pūao
Te Ata Pūao – the first light of dawn
When the first sight of light released into our sphere emerges through the darkness, a small portion of the Sun’s rays illuminate the sky and fainter stars begin to disappear. Te Ata Pūao is the promise of a new day, new intentions and beginnings.
MFF2026 marks the 8th cycle of Toi Matarau Gallery exhibitions showcased each year, championing Māori & Indigenous artists – our treasured light workers and visual storytellers.
Across disciplines, artists are uplifted and the divine sparks from within their essence are delicately woven culminating into a powerful life force of healing, resilience and unwavering strength.













































