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The First Exhibition
Explore the inaugural exhibition at Te Ara Toi Gallery, featuring mana whenua art, taonga, and stories from a diverse group of artists and creatives.
Artist Development Workshops with the Fringe
NZ Fringe in collaboration with Toi Aro, will be putting on a series of workshops aimed at helping Fringe artists, get the absolute most out of their 2027 production. Each workshop will be led by an industry leader with insight, guidance, and answers on how to approach some of the trickiest bits of self-produced work. Free to attend but space is limited so please register.
He Toi Whakarauora exhibition
He Toi Whakarauora presents the work of Ngati Toa iwi members and contemporary artists engaged in whakairo, whatu kakahu, and taniko. Through dedication, learning, and collective effort, the exhibition reflects the revitalisation of these practices within the community and the growing opportunities for people to reconnect with the skills, knowledge, and traditions that have sustained generations.
He toi whakairo, he mana tangata.
Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.
– Piri Sciascia (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tahu)
Tukutuku workshop
This workshop will demonstrate the very basics of Tukutuku where each participant will come away with a form of Tukutuku and knowledge to inspire their own mahi toi.
Watercolour for Beginners Workshop
Join artist and workshop facilitator Yon Yi Sohn to create a greeting card using basic watercolour painting techniques.
All materials are supplied.
Front of House Accessibility Training
Learn how to provide an accessible, dignified and equitable events experience to all visitors, and gain more confidence in your abilities to meet the needs of Deaf and disabled people.
Artist's Talk: Keri - Mei Zagrobelna, Grace Hoete and Suzanne Tamaki with music by Rameka Tamaki and Brooke Wharehinga
Join musicians Rameka Tamaki and Brooke Wharehinga to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori alongside artists Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, Grace Hoete and Suzanne Tamaki as they discuss the works in The First Exhibition at Te Ara Toi Gallery at Toi Aro.
What's Your Story? An Introduction to Storytelling
"Storytelling" is one of the keys to being a good artist. The art of storytelling is also essential for fundraising, marketing, pitching, presentations, job interviews, and so much more. However, not everyone can tell you what a story is and how to tell it effectively.
Join Neil Thornton, award-winning teacher, comedian, and writer, for a 3-hour introduction to the art of storytelling, the true kind, drawn from your own life.
Postponed - Tātou Tātou E – Arts sector gathering
Postponed - Tātou Tātou E
Tātou Tātou E, scheduled for this Wednesday 22 July 2026, evening at Toi Aro, has been postponed.
A new date will be announced soon. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Rangatuone: Weaving Gestures and Sound by Riki Pirihi
Riki Pirihi leads a new conducted work, inviting the music community of Pōneke to create music together in celebration of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music's relocation into Toi Aro.
Matariki Manaaki Kai for the Community (with the Māori Wardens)
Celebrate Matariki through shared kai and community connection. More details will be announced soon.
Te Ao Toi – 2 Day Wānanga, Traditional and Contemporary Māori Artforms
Experience Māori arts in action across two days of demonstrations, storytelling, performance, and participation. More programme details will be announced soon.
Matariki Projections
Created for Matariki 2026, Te Hekenga is an animated projection exploring migration, movement, and belonging across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific). Beginning as a constellation, three framed landscapes slowly come to life as native birds and other creatures journey through shifting environments, eventually stepping beyond the boundaries of their frames. Inspired by the seasonal migrations celebrated during Matariki, the work reflects the interconnected journeys of people, animals, and stories across the Pacific, inviting viewers to consider the cycles of travel, return, and renewal.
Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance residencies
Contemporary dance artists from across Aotearoa develop new work in residence at Toi Aro, culminating in a public showing on Saturday 4 July.
Lunch time kōrero with Jim Moriarty from Te Rākau theatre.
Join Jim Moriarty for a lunch time Kōrero exploring the recent work of Te Rākau Theatre and what it means to be a mana whenua theatre marae.
Waenga, by Te Rākau and Hurō Productions
Directed by Jim Moriarty, Waenga brings together an ensemble cast in a powerful new production presented by Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu and Hurō Productions.
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