Toi
Māori and Indigenous Arts
Begin your journey in the world of toi
Tirohanga whānui
Create with us
Explore a range of creative and cultural strands that support you to learn through practice, expression, and connection to te ao Māori.
Raranga
Weaving
Explore the art of raranga as you learn weaving techniques grounded in tikanga, whakapapa, and the stories woven through Māori fibre practices.
Whakairo
Carving
Develop your carving skills while learning the cultural meanings, forms, and traditions that shape whakairo as an expression of identity and connection.
Rauangi
Visual arts
Express your creativity through painting, drawing, printmaking, and other visual arts while exploring Māori and contemporary approaches to visual storytelling.
Mau Rākau
Māori martial arts
Learn the foundations of Mau Rākau, building physical skill, discipline, and understanding of tikanga, whakapapa, and Māori martial traditions.
Māori Performing Arts
Shine on stage
Explore Māori performing arts through theatre and music, building confidence, expression, and connection through movement, storytelling, and performance.