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Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

Māori and Indigenous Art

Learn the art, stories and tikanga of Māori weaving.

Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

Learn to weave

Weaving is a living Māori practice that connects people, place, and knowledge through making.

Whether you’re beginning your weaving practice or building on existing skills, our weaving programmes support tauira to learn and strengthen their skills in raranga, and related practices, while developing an understanding of tikanga, materials, and creative processes.

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Programmes available

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Introductory programmes (1)

Levels 1-3

  • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Toi_Raranga_Toi Maruata_2026

    Toi Maruata | Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

    Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art | Weaving

    Open for applications

    Discover the art of Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora, Māori weaving. Learn weaving patterns and techniques while connecting with Māori culture.

    • Level 3
    • Noho
    • No fees

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Intermediate programmes (4)

Levels 4-6

  • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Toi_Raranga_Kawai Raupapa_2026

    Kāwai Raupapa | Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

    Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art | Weaving

    Open for applications

    Grow your confidence, knowledge, and creative practice. Explore new weaving techniques and learn the cultural practices of Māori weaving.

    • Level 4
    • Noho
    • No fees
  • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Te Tirohanga Māori. Washing taonga in river with karakia

    Te Tohu Tiaki Taonga

    Level 5

    Open for applications

    Explore traditional and contemporary ways of preserving and archiving taonga, from toi Māori to digital data.

    • Level 5
    • Noho
  • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Toi_Raranga_Paematua_2026

    Toi Paematua | Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

    Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art | Weaving

    Open for applications

    Learn to harvest harakeke, refine fibre arts, and complete advanced weaving projects in this diploma programme.

    • Level 5
    • Noho
  • Te Wānanga O Aotearoa Toi Paematua Raranga Classroom

    Toi Paematua | Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora

    Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Art | Weaving

    Open for applications

    Learn to harvest harakeke, refine fibre arts, and complete advanced weaving projects in this diploma programme.

    • Level 5
    • Classroom

Ngā kaupapa matatau

Advanced programmes (1)

Levels 7-9

  • Te Wānanga o Aotearoa_Toi_Raranga_2026

    Maunga Kura Toi | Raranga

    Bachelor of Māori Art | Weaving

    Open for applications

    Enrich your whānau and community with weaving knowledge at degree level.

    • Level 7
    • Noho

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Tiaki Tauira

Tiaki Tauira

Māngere Campus

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15 Canning Crescent, Mangere, Auckland
Free
WTR26 370 TI Drop In Re Enrolment Session (Online)

Online

Drop-in re-enrolment session

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Online
Free
Harakeke & Weave

Hastings

Toimairangi Campus

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705 Heretaunga St West St Leonard's, Hastings
Free
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He kākahu, he kōrero

Every kākahu has a story

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8 Te Tahi Street, Whakatane
Free
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Open Day

Hokowhitu Campus

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179 Centennial Drive, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Free
Open Day

Open Day

Whakatāne Campus

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8 Te Tahi Street, Whakatane
Free
WTR26 364 TW Toi Exhibition

Toi Exhibition

Kawerau

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16 Islington Street, Kawerau
Free
Open Day

Open Day

Te Kura o te Toroa

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16 Islington Street, Kawerau
Free
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He Puāwaitanga Tāmaki Makaurau 24 - 25 November 2026

Graduation Ceremony

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15 Canning Crescent, Mangere, Auckland
Free
Open Day

Open Day

Tūkārere Campus

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180 Seventeenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga
Free

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