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Scoop
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Ringatoi Māori Lead The Way In New Match Funding Campaign
Bold, diverse and unapologetically Māori kaupapa are being backed through E Tū Toi 2025 – a powerful new match funding campaign supporting ringatoi Māori across Toi Māori, film, music, theatre, literature, dance and digital innovation. Delivered in partnership with Boosted – Aotearoa's dedicated arts crowdfunding platform run by The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi – and Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy & Partnerships team, the initiative puts mana motuhake into action. 'E Tū Toi is a way for wider Aotearoa to directly support ngā toi Māori and ringatoi to be visible everywhere, and highly valuable as part of the distinct identity of Aotearoa. Boosted demonstrates the power of community, and the importance of collaboration through crowdfunding,' says Justine Pepene-Hohaia, Senior Adviser, Māori Strategy & Partnerships – Kaiwhakamāhere Matua, Rautaki Māori me ngā Rangapu. 'This kaupapa increases the visibility of ngā toi Māori, and ensures that through visibility and strengthening the waka, ngā toi Māori is highly valued as a taonga woven into the fabric of New Zealand's cultural identity, and admired by global audiences.' Running from 1 July to 1 August 2025, each artist has one month to raise pūtea from their communities, Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy and Partnerships team matching every donation with $3,000 or $5,000 to help unlock each project's full potential. 'These artists are visionaries. They are reclaiming space, uplifting whānau, and building a future where Māori stories are central to who we are as a nation,' says Chelsea Winstanley, Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Co-Chair. 'Their courage, creativity and commitment deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.' Spanning the motu and the spectrum of Māori creative expression, E Tū Toi empowers artists to fund their kaupapa on their own terms – backed by their people and amplified by matched funding. 'I'm really excited to be part of this new E Tū Toi initiative, which is all about amplifying Māori voices. As a mokopuna of Tūwharetoa, support like this means a lot. It's not just about the pūtea – which goes straight back into our communities – it's about knowing our stories are being heard, valued, and backed,' says Moss Patterson, 2020 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate and E Tū Toi project owner. 'As a past Laureate, I understand the transformative impact recognition can have.' The E Tū Toi 2025 Projects include: • Te Ana o Hine: A Wahine-led Studio (Ngaroma Riley, $10,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A wāhine-led carving studio in Pakuranga reclaiming space in whakairo and supporting Māori women artists. • The Nephilim (Awa Puna, $18,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A daring queer horror film exploring identity and transformation through satire, faith and movement. • Welcome to the After Party (Faith Henare-Stewart, $6,000 target) – Waikato A live band theatre experience about community, bullying, and resilience, premiering at the 2026 Fringe Festival. • Tama and Mahuika (Corey Le Vaillant, $6,000 target) – Waikato A trilingual short film told in NZSL, Te Reo Māori and English exploring grief and reconnection. • Te Whatakai (Troy Ruhe, $6,000 target) – Otākou Otago A docuseries exploring the connection between kai, whenua and mātauranga from a Te Ao Māori lens. Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 1 Backing artists to make their mark • Taupō Hau Rau Short Film (Moss Patterson, $6,000 target) – Waikato A cinematic dance film honouring Ngāti Tūwharetoa kaumātua through ancestral storytelling and movement. • Hau Kainga 2.0 (Fiona Collis, $6,000 target) – Tairāwhiti Gisborne A large-scale woven installation honouring Te Tairāwhiti's land, sea, and whakapapa through sculptural fibre pods. • PŪNGAO - ENERGY (Tiaki Kerei, $7,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A powerful dance theatre project by Whakamana Creatives that channels Te Ao Māori perspectives to inspire positive change. • Whakapapa Quilt Wānanga (Ron Te Kawa, $10,000 target) – Manawatū-Whanganui Textile art wānanga where wāhine Māori create heirloom quilts as vessels of healing and whakapapa. • Māori Toi Akoranga (Anthony-Quinn Cowley, $6,000 target) – Te Moana-a-Toi Bay of Plenty A school-based programme nurturing tamariki through traditional toi Māori practices. • The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave (Oli Mathiesen, $6,000 target) – Te Ao International A high-octane endurance dance work exploring queer identity and rave culture, set for Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Why crowdfunding? Crowdfunding offers a vibrant alternative to traditional funding – building engaged communities and empowering Māori artists to lead their own funding journeys. With an 94% success rate on Boosted, it's proven to work. What you can do: Donate. Share. Tautoko. Every dollar counts – and every contribution helps unlock matched funding and bring these stories to life. To donate or learn more, visit: toi⦥=&page=1&sortBy= Campaign period: 1 July – 1 August 2025
Scoop
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Ngā Tohu Toi 2025 Recipients Announced – Join Us To Celebrate Māori Excellence In The Arts
Tauranga, Aotearoa – Ngā Tohu Toi is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious awards celebrating excellence and leadership in ngā Toi Māori (Māori arts). These awards honour artists, knowledge holders, and innovators whose mahi enriches our communities and strengthens the future of Māori creative expression. This year's recipients will join a distinguished cohort of past award winners, including Ria Hall, Stan Walker, Mabel Wharekawa-Burt, Darcy Nicholas, Joanna Paul, Whirimako Black, Joe Harawira and others. This year, we celebrate the following outstanding recipients: Wi Taepa (Ngāi te Rangi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue) Tuakoi Ohia (Ngāti Hine, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Ranginui, Te Āti Awa, Te Arawa, Tainui) Justine Murray (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui Ngai Tamarāwaho, Ngai Tukairangi, Ngāti Tapu, Ngāti Kahu) Regan Balzer (Ngāti Ranginui,Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, Raukawa, Te Arawa, Apakura) Peter Harawira (Ngāti Awa, Ngai Te Rangi) Sarah Tangitu ( Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Pirirakau, Ngā Tamawhariua) Mauria (Tracey) Ngatoko Rahipere (Ngai te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui) Chloe Reweti (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāi te Ahi) Te Karehana Toi aka TEEKS (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui) Julie Paama-Pengelly (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tūwhiwhia, Ngāi Tauaiti and Ngāti Tapu) Whare Thompson (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngā Puhi) Ngā Tohu Toi invites everyone to join us in honouring these incredible individuals at our 2025 Awards Celebration: Thursday 19th June 2025 The Cargo Shed, Tauranga Moana From 5:00pm onwards Enjoy a powerful evening of celebration, live performance, storytelling, and the collective recognition of Māori creative excellence. Tickets are available now at: Tables of six are also available to purchase for you and your roopu. This is a night not to be missed — a moment to stand in support of our artists and the cultural legacy they continue to shape for generations to come.
NZ Herald
05-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Gisborne's Tairāwhiti Museum praised amid concerns over $158k financial deficit
Mayor Rehette Stoltz acknowledged the museum's financial pressures, saying it grappled with rising costs 'like everybody else'. She described the museum as 'a little gem'. However, councillor Colin Telfer raised concern about a $158,995 deficit for the year, citing 'a trend' of rising costs. He noted that wage costs had increased by $130,000 – nearly equal to the annual shortfall – and said the museum was 'basically' relying on its cash reserves, of which $100,000 had been used. Councillor Larry Foster called the museum a significant regional asset but questioned its declining retail revenue of $12,000. 'There must be opportunities to enhance your retail [revenue] with that many customers coming through your door,' he said. Foster also queried the low rental for the onsite cafe – $7200 a year, or $138.50 a week – describing it as a 'pretty cheap rental' and effectively a subsidy. However, he acknowledged the cafe added to the museum experience. 'I know a cafe really enhances the whole environment of the museum, so perhaps they want to subsidise it.' Foster praised the museum's reputation, calling it one of the country's top regional museums. He said it would be nice not to be losing so much money, but he acknowledged that the organisation was not intended to be a profit-making one. Councillor Colin Alder expressed concern over the rising wage bill and the purchase of a $30,000 vehicle. He said the museum should consult the council before making operational spending decisions. While Alder praised the quality of the cafe, he questioned whether its contract should go out to tender. Councillor Ani Pahuru-Huriwai defended the vehicle purchase, saying, 'they need a good vehicle'. She praised the museum for its inclusive engagement with artists and mana whenua across the region. Councillor Aubrey Ria said the council could offer suggestions but should be cautious about directing the museum's spending. 'Council has no expertise in the functions of a museum,' she said. Councillor Debbie Gregory said the new cafe contract had 'made a huge difference' and described it as 'a great cafe'. In response to Gregory's questions, council chief executive Nedine Thatcher-Swann said the museum's new lease had not yet been signed. That would be needed before any progress could be made on repairing the museum's roof, which council cultural activities manager Pene Walsh said leaked 'on occasion'. According to the annual report, the museum hosted 885 students from 73 schools and early childhood centres through Ministry of Education-funded programmes valued at $164,380. Exhibitions in 2023–2024 featured works by 102 local and national artists. These included four group shows and 11 solo exhibitions, all by artists with strong ties to the region. Nine temporary exhibitions had a strong Toi Māori focus, reflecting the museum's commitment to Māori art and culture. Major temporary exhibitions included He Kākahu Rerehua and Millard Studio. Permanent exhibitions include Watersheds, Te Moana, Star of Canada, and Wyllie Cottage. The museum reported total revenue of $1,287,921, with $292,581 from donations and fundraising and $985,538 from services. Council funding totalled $735,000. Total expenses reached $1,446,916, including $915,478 for volunteer and employee costs and $397,201 in service-related costs.
