Three week countdown to Toi Kiri
Just to name a few ..⏳️ the three-week countdown is on 👌 In just 3 short weeks, Toi Kiri's Indigenous Artists will start to come...
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‘I wouldn’t miss it’: Tauranga Moana hosts Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival
Released 19 October 2024
Tauranga Moana is hosting a “must not miss” Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival celebrating traditional body marking from around the world in Mount Maunganui this weekend.
Toi Kiri Wānanga: A Celebration of Cultural Expression
Released 18 October 2024
An international gathering of tā moko artists has started in Tauranga today. The week-long wānanga called Toi Kiri aims to share knowledge and showcase skills and styles. Keira Williams went along to check it out.
Toi Kiri's Indigenous Arts Festival is back and better than ever for its 2024 edition
Released 18 October 2024
Beginning with the pōwhiri today held at Whareroa Marae to welcome kaitā.
Tauranga Moana Again Hosts Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival
Released 16 September 2024
The rich tapestry of indigenous cultures from around the globe will again be on full display as Tauranga Moana hosts Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival, a skin-marking and artist event celebrating indigenous traditional body marking, with Māori leading the revival. Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival will take place from 18th to 21st October at Whareroa Marae and Reserve, featuring up to 20 cultural nations from across the globe.
The World of Māori Art
Released 7 October 2024
Zoe Hunter from Our Place Magazine meets with Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust highlighting 'The World of Māori Art. Māori culture is rich in history, ancient stories and a vibrant arts space. History is told through the art of carving, tā moko, and raranga which is passed through generations.
If you haven't picked up your local copy of Our Place, catch digital issue 54 on Issuu.com
Toi Kiri: Artist registrations are closing soon
Released 14 June 2024
Tā moko and tā tatau artist registrations are currently open for Toi Kiri 2024, happening from 14 to 24 October in Mount Maunganui.
Here is your opportunity to profile your tā moko tattoo practice alongside other leading indigenous practitioners from around the world for the most exciting indigenous event on the international calendar!
https://creativebop.org.nz/2024/06/toi-kiri-artist-registrations-are-closing-soon/
TOI KIRI TRIUMPH
Released 5 October 2023
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako who attended the Toi Kiri Indigenous Arts Festival in Tauranga over the weekend all agree, it was a resounding success.
https://www.twoa.ac.nz/hononga-stay-connected/news-events/2023/10/05/toi-kiri-triumph
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaiako attending 2023 Toi Kiri Festival in Tauranga
Released 28 September 2023
Gemma Bradly-Jacka announces the kaiako attending from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to participate in the festival.
We asked people: Can you wear moko if you don’t whakapapa Māori?
Released 21 October 2022
Is it appropriate for non Māori to wear moko? A question that has sparked much conversation over the years. Many people are split on the topic and opinions vary on whether or not those who don’t whakapapa Māori should be able to don the ancient markings of te iwi Māori.
Tattooing is prevalent in many cultures and the Māori practice of tāmoko is well renowned and respected across the world. But who is tāmoko for, who can wear it, and are there versions of moko specifically reserved for non Māori?
Ohinga went to Toi Kiri: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture Festival held at Whareroa Marae in Tauranga, to ask people what they think on the topic.
https://www.renews.co.nz/we-asked-people-can-you-wear-moko-if-you-dont-whakapapa-maori/
Local Focus: Indigenous tattoos showcased in Tauranga
Released 23 September 2022
Gavin Ogden joins indigenous artists of Toi Kiri on the marae during wananga at Whareroa Marae.
Cultures connected through tattoo
Released 23 September 2022
Sunmedia's Georgia Minkhorst meets with Julie Paama-Pengelly to talk about Toi Kiri.
Indigenous tattooists from around the world to gather at Toi Kiri Expo
Released 6 August 2022
More than 50 indigenous practitioners of tā tatau, tāmoko and other cultural arts exponents, including weavers, and carvers, will gather in Tauranga Moana for the 11-day Toi Kiri Expo: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture Festival hosted by Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust.
Indigenous Artists Gather At Tā Moko Wānanga
Released 29 March 2020
During Wānanga Indigenous 2020, Justine Murray of Te Ahi Kaa at Radio New Zealand came down to spend some time with us on the marae. She shared kai and many stories with us before heading off to interview some of the participants at this years wānanga.
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Local Focus: Māori leading indigenous tattoo resurgence
Released 23 March 2020
Gavin Ogden, Tauranga Video Journalist of NZH Local Focus, joined as at Tā Atea and again after the event with Julie Paama-Pengelly to talk about the the international resurgence of indigenous tattoos.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12318491
Indigenous artists share craft at extravaganza
Released 15 March 2020
"Indigenous tattoo artists from around the world have gathered to share their craft and traditions at the Tattoo and Art Extravaganza at TECT Arena."
"The Ta Atea space at the exhibition is hosting over 20 indigenous artists from around the world with artists coming from as far away as Iceland and Northern Canada."
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/237168-indigenous-artists-share-craft-at-extravaganza.html
Tā Atea 2020
Released 27 August 2019
In the build up to the New Zealand Tattoo and Art ExtravagaNZa (NZTE) 2020, the organisers put this together with the help of TMT in support and promotion of the upcoming events highly anticipated 'Indigenous Tā Atea'.
Here you'll find articles we're passionate about both here in Aotearoa and internationally, upcoming workshops, other cultural oriented projects in the community, Ngā Uri o Muturangi events, events supported by Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust, and more.
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Toi Kiri is able to happen thanks to an awesome team of committed volunteers and sponsors who help us to work towards achieving our goals.
One of our core goals is to build strong, sustainable and enduring relationships with organisations, groups and individuals within the rohe of Tauranga Moana to ensure the continued advancement and development of ngā toi māori - Māori arts, the wider creative community and art audiences.
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