Tuhia ki tō rae! SAVE THE DATE! Toi Tangata Hui ā Tau 25 – 27 March 2025 The theme of our Hui ā Tau 2025 is “Te Ahi Kaiata” – The flame that consumes the morning. The kaupapa of Te Ahi Kaiata draws on our......
17 December, 2024
Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata Ranginui Rikirangi-Thomas...
17 December, 2024
We are now well and truly in the phases of summer. The Pōhutukawa are blooming, signaling perhaps, that we are in Matiti muramura, if not further along. Matiti muramura signals the third of seven phases of summer here in Te Tai Tokerau. The warm weather......
03 December, 2024
Whakatō, whakatō kūmara e!
"We used to talk about this concept of immortality in wānanga, specifically that Māui tried – and failed – to attain it. Instead, we understand that we are immortal through whakapapa and its continuity. Kai is most certainly a part of that, weaving generations together, keeping us nourished, helping us to imagine worlds in which everyone is fed."
Our Kaiārahi Kai Māori Kai Ora, Haylee Koroi, shares her whakaaro on growing kūmara, and the ties between kai and whakapapa, drawn from her experiences in her home māra in Whangārei.
Whakatō whakatō kūmara e - Toi Tangata
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Growing kūmara tipu from a tāpapa, 'our first time ever', Haylee writes of kūmara, whakapapa, and the connection between kai and generations.🌻Te kitā o te tātarakihi, te pūwhero o te Pōhutukawa, te hua nui o Hineraumati.
Mānawatia a Hineraumati! Whether it's sharing kai, enjoying movement or creating special moment with loved ones we hope you have a happy and fun holiday season!
Our office will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.
Kia haumaru, kia ngahau - Stay safe and enjoy the summer!
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Our Raumati Update is out now! Nau mai hoki mai ki tō mātou pānui!
In this update we reflect on the achievements of the year, unveiling our Annual Review 2023-2024, and showcasing the impact of our mahi across kori, kai, rangahau and tākaro.
We also welcome Natalie Mathews and Eilensia Williams-Ransfield, who are joining the Toi Tangata whānau as Growing the Puna summer interns.
As we transition into this period of whanaungatanga and rejuvenation, let us continue to draw inspiration from mātauranga Māori and kōrero tuku iho.
Mā te mātauranga tuku iho, ka tipu, ka ora, ka toi tangata e!
🔗 Read the full edition here:
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E rere ana ngā mihi o te wā Raumati ki a koutou katoa i roto i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. As the warmth of Hine Raumati embraces us, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the achievements of this year ...
In Kaikohe, Taitokerau, educator Moana and her partner Tahu are revitalising their ancestral whenua by cultivating Peruperu.
Guided by tikanga Māori, their mahi strengthens connections to the whenua, celebrates mātauranga Māori, and fosters resilience within their whānau and hapori. Through her role as an educator, Moana integrates the values of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga, contributing to the collective effort to honour traditions grounded in the land and ensure they endure for future generations.
Check their story out here
